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Keto Chicken Zoodle Soup (Grandma-Inspired, Ready in 30)

Grandma's Keto Chicken Zoodle Soup in a bowl held between two hands

I will confess, this is not actually my Grandma’s soup, she was not a great cook, but it is close enough to what she would make that she earns the shoutout anyway. Keto chicken zoodle soup takes that classic and makes it genuinely keto. Zoodles are still zucchini, and they cook very differently than actual … Read more

20 Simple & Impressive Dishes for A Keto Valentine’s Day

keto valentines recipes

Going out to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day might be romantic if you don’t mind crowds, set menus, mass-produced food (I’ve worked in kitchens, I know how massive crowds are handled), and mediocre food. I refuse to go anywhere near a restaurant on Valentine’s Day, and if you’re staying home like me, why not cook … Read more

Keto Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast (Creamy, Cheesy Filling)

spinach stuffed chicken breast

This is a weeknight dinner if you plan ahead just a little. Keto spinach stuffed chicken breast bakes right over tomato sauce, with a creamy, cheesy spinach filling doing most of the flavor work. I use the same creamed spinach from my Steakhouse Creamed Spinach recipe here. Double that batch, eat some as a side … Read more

Keto Southern Chicken Salad (Sour Cream and Toasted Pecans)

southern keto chicken salad on a bed of lettuce.

It took living in the South for twenty years before I landed on the right combination for this one. Keto Southern chicken salad leans on sour cream instead of a heavy mayo base, with toasted pecans doing the work grapes usually do in a Southern version. This is a full-fat recipe, not a lightened-up one, … Read more

Keto Chicken Bone Broth (Pressure Cooker, Ready in 90 Minutes)

I used to keep big stock pots simmering almost around the clock back when I worked as a chef, since nothing beats stock made from scratch. Keto chicken bone broth gets you that same cooked-all-day flavor, but in about 90 minutes with a pressure cooker. The best part is that you get a great dinner … Read more

Keto King Ranch Casserole (One-Pot Southern Favorite)

keto king ranch casserole served with lime wedges

King Ranch chicken is usually loaded with carbs, a can of cream of mushroom soup here, a can of cream of chicken soup there. Keto King Ranch casserole builds all of that flavor from scratch instead, no cans of anything required. This is another Southern favorite in the same spirit as my Southern Style Green … Read more

Keto Creamy Country Chicken (One-Skillet, 30-Minute Dinner)

creamy country chicken on a plate with green beans

A catchy jingle for a bottled skillet sauce from decades ago is what got me thinking about this one. Keto creamy country chicken takes that same one-pot concept and makes it genuinely tasty, and genuinely keto. This is one of my favorite chicken dishes, right up there with my Keto Chicken Cacciatore, also known as … Read more

Keto Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Chicken Stew, Pressure Cooker)

keto chicken cacciatore served

Keto Italian chicken stew, or keto chicken cacciatore if you prefer the fancier name, is one of the easiest weeknight dinners I make. Cooked in a pressure cooker with ingredients you probably already have, you can prep and eat this in about 40 minutes. The pressure cooker gets you cooked-all-day flavor without the all-day wait, … Read more

Keto Green Goddess Stuffed Chicken Breast (Easy Dinner)

green goddess stuffed chicken served

This was the dish clients ordered most back when I was catering, since it looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Keto Green Goddess stuffed chicken breast hides a savory, herby filling inside a pocket of chicken, and a buttery pan sauce forms underneath as it bakes. The stuffing is my own Green … Read more

Keto Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kabobs (Marinated Grilled Skewers)

three keto and low-carb lemon-oregano chicken kabobs on a plate with a side of tzatziki

This is the recipe I hand off to my kids or my husband when I want help getting dinner on the table. Keto lemon-oregano chicken kabobs need a bit of upfront prep, but most of it can happen well before the grill is even hot. The longer the chicken sits in the marinade, the better … Read more

Keto Chicken Taco Casserole (Creamy, Cheesy, Low-Carb Dinner)

Keto and Low Carb Chicken Taco Casserole on a plate with lime and fanned avocado

Mexican-inspired dinners disappear fast at my house, and this is one of the reasons why. Keto chicken taco casserole bakes chunks of seasoned chicken into a creamy, spicy cheese sauce, easily as good as anything on a taco night table. I make my own taco seasoning for this instead of a packet, since most national … Read more

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