1. Baked Chicken Breasts
These juicy baked chicken breasts are full of flavor from the garlic, lemon, and herbs. The lemon brightens up the chicken, while the garlic and herbs like oregano, thyme, and rosemary add an aromatic backbone. Baking the boneless, skin-on chicken breasts slowly helps keep them incredibly moist and tender. The simple preparation means you can just throw the chicken in the oven and then focus on prepping a side dish like roasted veggies or a fresh salad.
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
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2. Chicken Fajitas
These easy chicken fajitas are bursting with flavor from the chili powder, cumin, and oregano used to marinate the chicken. Once it’s marinated, the chicken is sautéed with bell peppers and onions for some added texture and taste. Warm low carb tortillas can be served on the side, but using crisp lettuce leaves as wrappers adds crunch while keeping this meal keto-friendly. Finish with toppings like guacamole, salsa, cheese, and jalapeños.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves, for serving
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3. Chicken Casserole
This comforting chicken casserole brings chicken, broccoli, cauliflower, and a creamy cheese sauce together for a rich and ultra-flavorful low carb meal. The shredded chicken mixed with bite-size florets of broccoli and cauliflower soak up all the incredible flavor from the heavy cream, cheddar, Parmesan, and cream cheese. Baking the casserole makes it hot, melty, and irresistible. It also freezes well, so you can prep it ahead for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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4. Chicken Enchiladas
These saucy chicken enchiladas are an easy and flavorful low carb meal. The enchilada sauce infuses the shredded chicken with flavor as it simmers. Rolling the sauced chicken and melty cheese up in corn or low carb tortillas contains all that goodness inside. Smothering the enchiladas with even more enchilada sauce and cheese ensures every bite is full of Mexican flavor. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 6 low carb tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 avocado, sliced (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
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5. Chicken Parmesan
This chicken Parmesan recipe delivers a low carb version of the classic Italian dish. Chicken breasts are first dredged in a Parmesan and herb coating then pan fried until crispy. Topping the hot chicken with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese rounds out all those delicious, iconic flavors. Serve it over crunchy sautéed zucchini noodles or alongside roasted broccoli for a satisfying Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
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6. Chicken Fried “Rice”
This low carb chicken fried “rice” uses riced cauliflower instead of rice for a gluten free, keto twist. Chicken and cauliflower rice are stir fried with garlic, eggs, peas, carrots, ginger, and soy sauce. Sesame oil adds nutty aroma while scallions stir fried at the end keep their fresh crunch. Enjoy this quick, weeknight-friendly chicken fried “rice” on its own or serve it with an Asian-style salad.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups riced cauliflower
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 scallions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
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7. Chicken Stir Fry
This fast chicken stir fry is packed with veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic and flavored simply with ginger, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Sautéing the sliced chicken breast with the veggies means everything cooks quickly in one pan. A touch of sesame oil provides nutty aroma while chili garlic sauce adds a hint of heat. Serve this easy chicken and veggie stir fry over cauliflower rice.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 head broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
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8. Chicken Soup
This simple homemade chicken soup with carrots, celery, and spinach is soothing and nourishing. Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts means the soup comes together quickly. Simmering the chicken in broth infuses it with flavor. Then veggies like carrot, celery, onion, and fresh spinach are added to round it out. Garnish bowls of the soup with a little fresh parsley. This chicken veggie soup is perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
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9. Chicken Salad
This classic chicken salad is keto-approved with its mix of chicken, mayo, mustard, and chopped veggies. Poached or rotisserie chicken works well since it shreds up easily. To make the salad, combine the shredded chicken with mayo, mustard, diced celery, minced onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Scoop it into lettuce leaves for a fresh wrap or serve it chillled over a garden salad.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Romaine lettuce leaves
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10. Buffalo Chicken Dip
This creamy and slightly spicy buffalo chicken dip tastes just like buffalo wings! Shredding cooked chicken and mixing it with hot sauce, ranch dressing, and cheese creates that signature flavor. Baking the dip makes it hot and bubbly with all the ingredients blended together. Serve it straight from the oven with celery sticks for scooping up that irresistible cheesy buffalo goodness.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks celery, cut into sticks
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11. Chicken Wings
These easy baked chicken wings are crispy on the outside from baking powder then saucy and spicy from the hot sauce-butter mixture. Seasoning the wings with salt and baking powder helps them get extra crispy in the oven. Once cooked, toss the wings in melted butter mixed with your desired level of hot sauce for as much or as little heat as you want. Serve with celery and ranch or blue cheese dressing for cooling contrast.
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs chicken wings, tips removed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- Celery sticks
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
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12. Chicken Kebabs
Chicken and veggie skewers are fun, tasty, and easy to make. Cubed chicken breast and colorful vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, mushroom, tomato, and onion are threaded onto skewers. A brief marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs infuses everything with flavor. Grill or broil the kebabs until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender. Serve these skewers over cauliflower rice for a satisfying low carb dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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13. Chicken Pizza
This keto-friendly chicken pizza swaps traditional dough for a crispy almond flour crust. After pre-baking the crust, it’s topped with pizza sauce, shredded chicken, spinach, mushrooms, cheese, and any other favorite pizza toppings. Using cooked shredded chicken prevents the crust from getting soggy. Customize your pizza with any combination of low carb toppings and cheese for pizza night!
For the crust:
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
For the toppings:
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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14. Chicken Quesadillas
These gluten free chicken quesadillas are made with low carb Mission tortillas for an easy weeknight dinner. Shredded chicken and cheese like Monterey jack or cheddar are sandwiched between two tortillas then cooked in a skillet until the cheese melts. Serve with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream for a fresh Mexican-inspired meal. Swap the chicken for steak or try shrimp quesadillas for variation.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack or cheddar cheese
- 4 Mission low carb tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
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15. Chicken Tacos
These easy chicken tacos can be made low carb by using lettuce leaves or low carb tortillas instead of regular taco shells. Seasoned shredded chicken is layered with lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, or any other favorite toppings. Customize them to your liking for a fun and flavorful taco night. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese like cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Low carb tortillas or lettuce leaves
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16. Chicken Caesar Salad
This classic chicken Caesar salad is both delicious and keto-approved. Chopped romaine is tossed in a lemony garlic dressing with Parmesan cheese. Sliced grilled chicken breast, more Parmesan, and low carb croutons are then added on top. The crispy lettuce, tender chicken, tangy dressing, and salty cheese make a perfect flavor combo.
Ingredients:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Caesar dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 anchovies
- Salt and pepper to taste
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17. Chicken Florentine
Chicken Florentine features chicken breasts baked until tender then topped with a creamy spinach sauce. The sauce is made right in the pan from garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. It perfectly blankets the chicken to make a rich, cheesy green topping. Serve this saucy chicken Florentine over warm cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a comforting low carb dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
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18. Chicken Cordon Bleu
This lighter version of chicken cordon bleu uses baked chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheese. Butterfly the chicken breasts open to fill them with sliced ham and Swiss cheese before securing closed. Brush with mustard and sprinkle Parmesan on top before baking until melted and cooked through. Serve this satisfying low carb cordon bleu with roasted asparagus or Brussels sprouts.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices deli ham
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
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19. Greek Chicken
This Greek inspired baked chicken is infused with the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean. Chicken breasts marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and spices absorb all that bright flavor. Baking the chicken until perfectly tender results in juicy, flavorful meat ready to be served with sides like cucumber salad and cauliflower rice or roasted veggies.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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20. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These fun and easy buffalo chicken lettuce wraps are perfect for a low carb lunch or light dinner. Shredded chicken is tossed in a mixture of hot sauce and ranch dressing for that signature buffalo flavor. Piled into crisp lettuce leaves and topped with cheese and celery, they make for tasty tacos with a spicy twist. Add avocado or blue cheese crumbles for extra richness.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 head butter lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2-3 stalks celery, chopped
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21. Chicken Avocado Salad
This delicious chicken avocado salad is loaded with flavor and texture. Chopped romaine lettuce provides the base for the salad. It’s then topped with shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, sliced avocado, hard boiled egg, and shredded cheese. A simple lemon dressing brings all the ingredients together for a tasty, protein-packed salad meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Lemon dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
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22. Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
This easy one-pan chicken and broccoli Alfredo is comfort food made keto. Boneless chicken breasts and broccoli florets are simmered in an ultra-creamy alfredo sauce made from just a few simple ingredients like butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan. The sauce thickens up right in the same pan for quick, fuss-free preparation with big creamy flavor payoff.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
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23. Coq Au Vin
This French chicken stew called coq au vin is made by braising chicken thighs in red wine and broth. Chicken thighs are seared then simmered with mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and bacon until super tender. The rich, flavorful stew sauce soaks into the chicken as it braises low and slow. Enjoy this hearty low carb coq au vin served with something to soak up the savory sauce, like cauliflower mash or oven roasted vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
