Looking for low carb high protein meals that not only taste great, but are healthy, too? Choose from 20 of our most popular and best keto recipes including quick and easy options for busy weeknights, from chicken to salmon, soup and more. Whether you are craving a dinner that’s decadent and creamy or a light lunch, you will find plenty of delicious ideas!
Eating more low carb and high protein meals is a great way to nourish your body and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. If you find it difficult to come up with new, tasty recipes that are in line with this way of eating, this collection is your solution. These 20 recipes included are tried and true, mostly keto-friendly options that you’re sure to love!
You will find foods with plenty of protein and some healthy fats to be low carb, yet still very satisfying. Some of our favorite options are lean meats, seafood like salmon or shrimp, eggs, nuts and seeds including nut butter, unsweetened dairy products like whole milk and plain Greek yogurt. It’s also a good idea to include plenty vegetables and lower carb fruits like berries into your meals.
Excellent sources of high-quality protein as well as other important nutrients include lean beef, chicken, salmon and eggs. Pair any one of these options with leafy greens and/or other vegetables and you will have yourself a balanced high protein meal.
Starting small when trying to eat lower in carbs and higher in protein can make a big difference! When you’re first getting started here are some tips to try: cut intake of sugar-sweetened drinks, limit refined grain bread, choose lower-carb snacks, start your day with eggs or another lower-carb breakfast food, and try substituting alternative flours like almond flour and coconut flour for all-purpose flour.
Tender salmon with cilantro, lime, avocado, and tomato salsa. This healthy and flavorful meal is bursting with flavor, color, and texture and is ready in under 20 minutes. It can be grilled, pan-seared or baked!
This isn’t your ordinary chicken recipe, it’s extraordinary! This Low-carb/ Keto-friendly Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is juicy, cheesy, and positively delicious. You can quickly whip up a batch in under 30 minutes, so it’s fantastic for busy evenings.
30-Minute Mozzarella Chicken is an insanely delicious cheesy weeknight dinner recipe that’s also high protein and low-carb/keto-friendly at just 4g net carbs per serving! It’s pan-seared chicken nestled in tomato sauce and topped with melty mozzarella, then baked to perfection.
Marry Me Chicken is one of the best ways to cook chicken breasts! Tender and juicy chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce – the perfect combination for an easy weeknight dinner. Easy to add some spice or leave it just as the recipe is written.
Keto-Friendly Steak Stuffed Peppers give you all the satisfaction of a Philly cheesesteak sandwich without the added carbs or guilt at less than 5g net carbs! Add them to your weeknight rotation for a quick, healthy and comforting dinner!
Cheeseburger salad loaded with ground beef, lettuce, tomato, onion and a special big mac sauce that tastes just like the big mac from McDonald’s without the added carbs and fats!
It takes less than 30 minutes and just one pan to make this healthy creamy lemon garlic chicken with asparagus. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and is super flavorful and just 7g net carbs! The chicken and freshly cooked asparagus are surrounded with delicious lemon garlic cream sauce that’s absolutely incredible.
It takes less than 30 minutes and just one pan to make this healthy creamy lemon garlic chicken with asparagus. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and is super flavorful and just 7g net carbs! The chicken and freshly cooked asparagus are surrounded with delicious lemon garlic cream sauce that’s absolutely incredible.
Low carb and keto-friendly creamy taco soup is warm and comforting. It’s packed with veggies and topped with fresh avocado and lime juice and is the perfect way to enjoy tacos without the added carbs!
Healthy cilantro lime grilled chicken topped with fresh avocado salsa making this dish a DELICIOUS low-carb & Keto dinner in under 30 minutes!
Juicy Cheese stuffed chicken breasts seared in olive oil and topped with marinara sauce and a mixture of parmesan and mozzarella cheese. This delicious keto friendly stuffed parmesan chicken is healthier, filling and only 4 net carbs per serving!
Cheesy garlic chicken bites cooked in one pan with broccoli and spinach in under 15 minutes. This quick tasty dish is a great keto option and can be served with zoodles or pasta!
Garlic butter shrimp and zucchini noodles cooked in one pan in under 15 minutes. This flavor-packed dish is healthy, keto and low-carb and makes a delicious protein packed meal in minutes.
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with broccoli, parmesan, cheddar, and cream cheese. This quick flavor-packed meal is bursting with flavor and texture and makes a delicious low-carb dinner.
Lettuce wraps filled with spicy taco-spiced chicken, avocado, tomato, and drizzled with a zesty cilantro lime sauce. This healthy nutritious low-carb meal is a delicious protein packed option and great if you are on a low-carb, paleo or keto diet!
Quick 30-minute chicken and veggies flavored with Cajun seasoning, garlic, and olive oil. These flavorful flavor packs are super healthy and make a delicious low-carb dinner.
Healthy and flavorful. Oven roasted chicken breasts and rainbow veggies are tender & juicy and ready in 15 minutes.
Chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach, parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese filling and pan seared to perfection. The result is tender cooked chicken filled with a gooey trio of cheese that will melt in your mouth.
Sausage, sweet potato, broccoli, and bell peppers seasoned with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and roasted to perfection. This quick 20-minute meal is a low-carb, healthy and packed full of flavor dinner option that is also great for meal-prep too!
Pan grilled butterflied Flank Steak stuffed with spinach, garlic, and cheese. These delicious steak pinwheel rolls are tender and cheesy and make a delicious low-carb dinner!
