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Keto Chicken Florentine Bake with Artichoke Hearts (Low-Carb Casserole, No Cream Cheese)

Keto Chicken Florentine Bake with Artichoke Hearts on a black serving platter.

This Keto Chicken Florentine Bake is the casserole I make when I want something creamy without reaching for cream cheese again. Chicken, spinach, and artichoke hearts bake together under a buttery, crunchy topping, and the whole thing comes together as one dish. I lean on this one for using up leftover chicken, whether it’s baked, … Read more

Keto Chicken Zucchini Casserole (Low-Carb Dinner, Pork Rind Crunch)

Keto chicken casserole with cauliflower and cheese in a skillet.

This Keto Chicken Zucchini Casserole is the dinner I make when there’s leftover chicken in the fridge and zucchini that needs using. It mixes in one bowl and bakes in about twenty minutes, and the pork rind topping gives it the crunch a casserole usually gets from breadcrumbs. My husband cleaned his plate and the … Read more

Keto Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus

keto garlic butter chicken bites and lemon asparagus on a black plate

When I first made this keto garlic butter chicken, the family went nuts over it, and it’s stayed in regular rotation ever since. Chicken bites and asparagus cook in one skillet, finished with a velvety garlic butter sauce, at 3 net carbs a serving. I reach for this on nights when I want a real … Read more

Keto Chicken Tikka Masala

keto chicken tikka masala in a black serving bowl

This is not a fifteen-minute weeknight recipe, and I’m not going to pretend it is. This keto chicken tikka masala takes real marinating time, but the payoff is a genuinely creamy, restaurant-tasting curry with 8 net carbs per serving. I make this on a weekend when I can let the chicken marinate overnight, then finish … Read more

Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Easy Low-Carb Dinner)

keto chicken bacon ranch casserole in a black oval dish

Casseroles are one of my favorite things to cook because they are saucy, loaded with meat, and genuinely easy. This keto chicken bacon ranch casserole is the one my family eats without asking whether it is keto or not. I keep my own plate keto while the rest of my house eats theirs with a … Read more

Keto Monterey Chicken

keto monterey chicken in a black skillet

This is the chicken dinner I make when I am cooking for one and still want something that feels like an actual meal, not a sad plate of plain chicken. Keto Monterey chicken piles on bacon, cheese, and BBQ sauce, so nothing about it feels like a compromise. I brown the chicken first, then bake … Read more

Keto Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Crisp in 20 Minutes)

keto air fryer chicken tenders

This is the recipe I hand people when they tell me they miss fried chicken tenders on keto. Almond flour and Parmesan crisp up in the air fryer the same way breadcrumbs do, minus the wheat flour, and these keto chicken tenders come out crunchy every time. I use a two-step dredge here, egg first, … Read more

Keto Chicken Scampi (Garlicky, Buttery Lemon Sauce Recipe)

A round plate filled with chicken scampi below the roasted green beans,

Shrimp scampi gets all the attention, but keto chicken scampi deserves its own spotlight. This is chicken tenders in a garlicky, buttery lemon sauce, on the table in under 30 minutes. No flour dusting on the chicken, and no wine in the sauce, so this stays properly keto without losing any of the flavor. Chicken … Read more

Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup (Bold 40-Minute Weeknight Dinner)

keto chicken tortilla soup

This Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup is the kind of dinner I make when I want something bold and warming without spending all evening at the stove. It has enough heat to keep things interesting, and the recipe is flexible enough for a weeknight. If I already have grilled chicken, that’s the shortcut I reach for. … Read more

Keto White Chicken Chili (Creamy, Southwestern Flavor)

keto white chicken chili

This is the fourth chili on my site, and the creamy, Southwestern direction genuinely sets it apart. Keto White Chicken Chili is thick, chunky, and loaded with tender chicken. Traditional white chicken chili leans on cannellini beans, a legume that is off the table on keto, but this version gets all the same comforting flavor … Read more

Keto Chicken Chili (Big and Bold Texas Flavor)

Keto chicken chili in a skillet.

When you are craving a hearty bowl of chili but want it on the table faster, chicken is the answer. Keto chicken chili cooks much more quickly than the beef version, with just as much big, bold flavor. This is different from my Texas-Style Chili, that one is beef and takes longer in the slow … Read more

Keto Fiesta Smoked Chicken Breast (Low and Slow)

smoked chicken breast on a platter with cucumbers salsa in the background

Nothing says summer like low and slow smoked meats. Keto fiesta smoked chicken breast is decked out with a flavorful rub that pairs beautifully with real smoke flavor. No smoker? No problem, I will show you how to make this in the oven or on the grill too. Use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts specifically here. … Read more

Keto Chicken Marsala (One Skillet, No Flour Dredge)

keto chicken marsala on a white platter

This is one of those restaurant dishes that is genuinely easier to make at home than you would think. Keto chicken marsala has a rich, creamy sauce loaded with mushrooms, on the table in about 25 minutes. Marsala is a fortified wine from Sicily, sweet and nutty, and it pairs beautifully with cream, mushrooms, and … Read more

Keto Teriyaki Chicken Skewers (Air Fryer, 25 Minutes)

keto chicken teriyaki skewers on a white plate

Who does not love chicken teriyaki on a stick? Keto teriyaki chicken skewers are tender, juicy, and smothered in a thick, garlicky sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. Chicken thighs are meaty and fatty enough to hold up well to both air fryer heat and the grill. Chicken breast works too, just watch it does … Read more

Keto Roasted Cajun Chicken (Brined for Max Flavor)

whole baked cajun chicken

There is something genuinely satisfying about putting a whole roasted chicken on the table. Keto roasted Cajun chicken has that golden brown, irresistible skin, and because it is brined, the meat is succulent and flavored all the way through. This needs some real planning ahead, the brine alone takes 8 hours or overnight, but the … Read more

Keto Oven-Roasted Peruvian Chicken (No Rotisserie Needed)

oven roasted peruvian chicken on a platter with green sauce in the background

If you find yourself craving the intense, char-grilled flavor of Peruvian rotisserie chicken, this oven version gets you there. Keto oven-roasted Peruvian chicken needs no rotisserie or fancy equipment. A vibrant, herby green sauce goes alongside for dipping, and this is genuinely simple enough for a weeknight, using an economical cut of chicken. Do not … Read more

Keto Italian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Italian style Chicken Parmesan Lettuce Wraps on a board with sauce

Thai and Chinese lettuce wraps get all the attention, but this Italian version deserves a spot in the rotation too. Keto Italian chicken lettuce wraps taste like chicken Parmesan, riced cauliflower, spinach, and plenty of Parmesan doing the heavy lifting. This comes together fast enough for a weeknight, and it genuinely does not taste like … Read more

Keto Chicken Florentine (Pressure Cooker, Sauce Worth Licking)

keto chicken florentine on a rectangular platter

Dust off your pressure cooker for this one, the sauce alone is worth it. Keto chicken florentine comes together in under 45 minutes, with a creamy Parmesan spinach sauce good enough to genuinely lick the plate. This is a simple recipe with nothing complicated in it, just chicken, spinach, cream, and Parmesan doing all the … Read more

Keto Chicken Stir Fry (Chicken Chop Suey, Ready in 20)

Keto Chicken Stir Fry on a plate with chopsticks on the side

This dish has saved me on more busy nights than I can count. Keto chicken stir fry, also known as chicken chop suey, needs just a handful of ingredients and comes together faster than takeout would even arrive. Chop suey and chow mein are not the same thing, chow mein includes noodles, while chop suey … Read more

Keto Cobb Salad (Mix and Match, Meal Prep Ready)

keto cobb salad with a drizzle of ranch dressing on a yellow plate

This is refreshing but still genuinely hearty, a full meal in a bowl rather than a side salad pretending to be dinner. Keto Cobb salad comes together fast, especially if you use leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken. You do not need anything fancy to make this. Assemble it right on your plate or in a … Read more

Keto Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas (Ready in 30 Minutes)

two portions of air fryer fajitas on square cast iron plates

I held out a long time before getting an air fryer, a one-trick appliance felt unnecessary until my oven broke and I picked up a combo unit out of necessity. Keto air fryer chicken fajitas are one of the reasons I barely use my oven anymore. Not all air fryers run the same though, so … Read more

Keto Sub in a Tub (No Bread, All the Sub Sandwich Flavor)

sub in a tub in a meal prep container

Lunchtime is where keto plans tend to fall apart, tempting fast food, coworkers bringing in treats, or just not having time to cook. Keto sub in a tub is my answer, a riff on the sub sandwich you get at a popular sub shop, minus the bread entirely. Layer the meats, cheese, veggies, and sauce … Read more

Keto Garlic Chicken with Asparagus

keto garlic chicken skillet on a plate

Quick, tasty, and only one pan to wash, this is what I reach for on busy weeknights more than almost anything else. Keto garlic chicken skillet has protein, fat, and vegetables all loaded into one dish. I make couscous or rice on the side for my non-keto family, but a serving of this is genuinely … Read more

Keto Chicken, Ham, & Asparagus Casserole

chicken, ham, and asparagus casserole in two square serving dishes

This started as a way to use up a few chicken breasts, a chunk of ham, and some leftover asparagus, and it turned out better than I expected. Keto chicken, ham, and asparagus casserole is creamy, with a sauce good enough that I genuinely licked my plate the first time I made it. The ham … Read more

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