We all love having delicious dinners that the whole family enjoys – but during the week, there just isn’t time to spend a lot of time cooking elaborate meals.

Between busy work and family schedules, cooking dinner can take a back seat…and we all get tempted to grab take-out or pull a microwave dinner out of the freezer.

In this post, we’ve put together our list of the top 35 keto dinner recipes that are super easy and only take a total of 30 minutes to make.

We hope you enjoy the list!

This is a delicious and filling keto chicken caesar salad recipe, that’s full of marinated chicken and hard boiled eggs which are great sources of protein.

Topped with shaved parmesan, slices of avocado, and an easy homemade caesar dressing, this is a caesar salad recipe that is sure to keep you satisfied.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 644
• Fat: 36 g
• Protein: 16 g
• Net Carbs: 6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is an easy pesto pasta recipe made using zucchini noodles and only 5 other common ingredients.

The prep time assumes you’ll spiralize your own zucchini, but if you’re really pinched for time, you can also buy pre-made zoodles in the produce section of most grocery stores.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 275
• Fat: 26.8 g
• Protein: 5.6 g
• Net Carbs: 4.2 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a great recipe to have handy when you’re craving some take out Chinese food.  It is a beef stir fry dish that’s has a rich Asian sesame flavor, and is full of healthy veggies.

While already low carb, you can easily swap different veggies to reduce the carb count even more.

Eat it as-is or serve it over some sautéed cauliflower rice!

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 270
• Fat: 13 g
• Protein: 26 g
• Net Carbs: 9 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Sheet pan salmon and asparagus is a staple in our house when we’re short on time because it’s so easy and there’s really no dishes to clean. There is minimal prep, and it can all be put on a single sheet pan.

If you’re not a fan of asparagus, Brussels sprouts are a good substitute, but these would take too long in the oven so would need to be cooked on the stove or in an air fryer (our favorite!).

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 14 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 345
• Fat: 20 g
• Protein: 36 g
• Net Carbs: 2 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a delicious and filling pesto chicken zoodles recipe that is full of goodies including cherry tomatoes, chicken, basil, and pesto.

It includes a pre-made pesto from Trader Joe’s, so the prep time is super quick (about 5 minutes!).

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 323
• Fat: 19 g
• Protein: 28 g
• Net Carbs: 9 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a very simple yet decadent creamy garlic shrimp recipe, that can be tossed in zucchini noodles or served over cauliflower rice/mash.  It also pairs well with steamed broccoli or a green salad.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 488
• Fat: 44 g
• Protein: 30 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is fresh and healthy Asian Turkey lettuce wraps recipe that is perfect for a light dinner during the week. The filling has ground turkey, diced onion, red bell peppers, and water chestnuts.

It has that crave-worthy savory and sweet flavor that will make you want to keep this in your rotation.  It’s also a good option for meal-prepping, or for a quick and easy lunch.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 172
• Fat: 4 g
• Protein: 21 g
• Net Carbs: 11 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is an easy one-pan recipe that includes healthy mushrooms and spinach, and is great as either a dinner or a side dish.  It only includes 6 common ingredients, and can be served on its own or over cauliflower rice/mash.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 444
• Fat: 39 g
• Protein: 17 g
• Net Carbs: 2 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a super filling and satisfying 20 minute dinner with lots of Cajun flavor.  It is a one-pan meal that includes cajun shrimp, smoked sausage, zucchini, Brussels sprouts, bell pepper, and red onion.

Feel free to adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning depending on how much spice you like.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 321
• Fat: 21.7 g
• Protein: 24 g
• Net Carbs: 5.3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a tasty and fresh chicken Caprese chicken recipe that has all of the fresh flavor of a Caprese salad but topped on a juicy chicken breast.

It only takes 5 minutes to prep, and is a one pan recipe…just top and dress the chicken in the baking pan, then put it in the oven!

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 295
• Fat: 16.4 g
• Protein: 30.7 g
• Net Carbs: 5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a low carb take on tacos that is like a combination of guacamole and a ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey) taco filling.

We love this recipe because it’s portable and great for meal prepping.  Just be sure to wait until just before you’re about to eat to cut open the avocado!

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 406
• Fat: 27 g
• Protein: 29 g
• Net Carbs: 7 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a simple but surprisingly satisfying zucchini noodle recipe.  It has a decadent pasta flavor since it’s tossed in garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese.

It is a one-pot meal that only requires a few common ingredients, so can easily be made in a pinch.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 283
• Fat: 21 g
• Protein: 16 g
• Net Carbs: 6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

Chili is a classic comfort food in the Fall and Winter, and this is a delicious keto friendly (no beans) version that only takes 5 minutes to prep, and 25 minutes to cook.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 301
• Fat: 17.9 g
• Protein: 24.3 g
• Net Carbs: 8.5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is an Ahi tuna bowl recipe that is super fresh and is served cold which makes it a great option when it’s hot outside.

It has lots of veggies and is tossed in an easy to make sesame ginger dressing.  Don’t be intimidated by the tuna – it’s easy to pan sear and only takes a few minutes on each side.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 647
• Fat: 48.3 g
• Protein: 39.9 g
• Net Carbs: 8.1 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a take on a classic chicken salad recipe but with more Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like olives, peppers, and feta cheese.  It’s tossed in a creamy (but light) lemon dressing.

It’s a great option for light dinners (served over a bed of greens), or for meal prep lunches.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 422
• Fat: 33 g
• Protein: 26.7 g
• Net Carbs: 2.6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a quick and easy Garlic Butter Steak Bites recipe that only takes a total of 15 minutes!  It has tender cuts of steak covered in a garlic butter sauce and can paired with a green salad, or your favorite keto side dish (we recommend cauliflower mashed potatoes!).

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 316
• Fat: 17 g
• Protein: 37 g
• Net Carbs: 1 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a keto chicken thigh recipe with crispy oven-roasted chicken thighs covered in a savory cream sauce.

You can use other cuts of chicken, but we think chicken thighs are a great choice since they are often the most tender and have a delicious crispy skin.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 407
• Fat: 34 g
• Protein: 21 g
• Net Carbs: 3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a an Italian sausage with peppers and onions recipe that is great because it requires minimal prep and can easily be cooked in a single skillet.

After being tossed in a low carb marinara sauce, feel free to eat it as-is or we think it pairs well with zucchini noodles.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 420
• Fat: 32.5 g
• Protein: 23.5
• Net Carbs: 6.5 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a fresh and savory Tuscan shrimp recipe that has a creamy garlic sauce full of sun dried tomatoes and healthy spinach.

It only takes about 15 minutes to make, and can be eaten by itself or topped on cauliflower mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 396
• Fat: 30 g
• Protein: 26 g
• Net Carbs: 7 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a lemon herb butter pork chop recipe for those times you want a fancier dinner, but are short on time.

The pork chop is pan seared and smothered in a melted herb butter. It’s recommended to use a high quality, bone-in pork shop for maximum flavor.

It only takes about 25 minutes, and can be paired with your favorite keto side dish.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 433
• Fat: 23.6 g
• Protein: 51.4 g
• Net Carbs: 1 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is an oven-baked salmon recipe with a tangy dijon sauce that really helps lock in moisture while it cooks.  The dijon sauce is a nice change from tartar sauce, and is super easy to make.

Pair this with your favorite veggies or other keto side-dish for the perfect healthy (but fast!) meal.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 249.7
• Fat: 13.4 g
• Protein: 30.5 g
• Net Carbs: 1.4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a keto stuffed peppers recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights, and something the whole family will love.

It’s full of seasoned ground beef, cauliflower rice, and topped with melted cheese.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 295
• Fat: 14 g
• Protein: 38 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

If you’re like me, I love Thai curries but am a little bit intimidated to make them at home – they seem like they take so much time!

Well, this is a quick and easy keto-friendly Thai coconut chicken curry that is full of veggies and has a decadent and creamy coconut curry sauce.

And it only takes 5 minutes of prep time!

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 358
• Fat: 29.3 g
• Protein: 16.8 g
• Net Carbs: 8 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a great keto-friendly option when you’re craving some Chinese take-out.  It has all of the sweet and savory Sesame chicken flavor, but only has 4 g of net carbs.

And it only takes 15 minutes of prep time!

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 470
• Fat: 34 g
• Protein: 39 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a quick and simple Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe that’s perfect for a light dinner when you’re short on time.

The savory garlic butter on the shrimp makes this dish crave-worthy, and it only takes 15 minutes total to make!

Eat it with asparagus and if you like, top it over cauliflower mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 309
• Fat: 14 g
• Protein: 37 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This cabbage and sausage skillet is a quick 20 minute dinner that is great because it can all be made in a single pan.

It’s got lots of satisfying flavor, but only requires a few common ingredients that are also pretty inexpensive – great on a budget!

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 319
• Fat: 27.4 g
• Protein: 11.2 g
• Net Carbs: 5.7 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a healthy Greek salad with chicken recipe that’s good for a fresh but satisfying light dinner during the week.

It has an easy to make but delicious dressing, and doesn’t require any cooking if you use pre-cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is a good option).

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: none

Per Serving:

• Calories: 431
• Fat: 28.2 g
• Protein: 42
• Net Carbs: 6.3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is an quick and easy one pan recipe for Cajun Pork chops and Cabbage that has tons of spicy Cajun flavor.

Cooking the cabbage in the skillet with butter and juices from the Pork chop really makes them so flavorful and delicious.

Feel free to use store-bought cajun seasoning if you’re feeling lazy, but this recipe includes an easy homemade cajun seasoning that has much less salt.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 352
• Fat: 14.4 g
• Protein: 48.4 g
• Net Carbs: 3.7 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken recipe that is the ultimate weeknight comfort food the whole family will love.  The creamy garlic sauce is so flavorful, and the spinach and mushrooms makes it very satisfying.

It’s also a super easy one-pan meal that only takes about 5 minutes of prep time.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 290
• Fat: 18 g
• Protein: 29 g
• Net Carbs: 3 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a healthier take on a traditional tuna salad, using avocado chunks instead of mayonnaise. The creaminess of the avocado is a perfect and healthier substitute for mayo, and also helps give the salad a fresh taste.

If you’re trying to avoid tuna (we would also caution against consuming too much), salmon or chicken are great substitutes.

We love this over a bed of greens for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner, but it would also go well tossed in zucchini noodles.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 304
• Fat: 20 g
• Protein: 22 g
• Net Carbs: 4 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a fun and quick keto pizza idea using portobello mushrooms.

It only takes a few minutes of prep, and it’s great because you can easily customize your pizzas with different toppings.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Per Serving (1 mushroom):

• Calories: 131
• Fat: 8.1 g
• Protein: 9.1 g
• Net Carbs: 4.8 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This one is for breakfast for dinner lovers – it is a delicious one pan breakfast skillet that is a mix of eggs, ground turkey, peppers, onions, squash, and cheese.

It’s very filling and with only 5 minutes of prep, it can make for a quick dinner when you’re short on time.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 338
• Fat: 24.4 g
• Protein: 23.5 g
• Net Carbs: 5.6 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a sheet pan sausage and veggies recipe that has lots of healthy veggies and takes less than 20 minutes in the oven.

We love sheet pan meals, because they’re great for both easy dinners and also for batch prepping.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 18 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 325
• Fat: 27 g
• Protein: 12 g
• Net Carbs: 7 g

Get the recipe HERE.

This is a rich and hearty broccoli cheddar soup that puts the Panera Bread version to shame.

It only has 2 g of net carbs per serving and takes less than 30 minutes to make – perfect for a weeknight meal when you want something to warm you up!

Prep Time: 2 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Per Serving:

• Calories: 195
• Fat: 17 g
• Protein: 12 g
• Net Carbs: 2 g

Get the recipe HERE.