79+ Easy Keto Recipes (Easy Low Carb Meal Ideas) (2024)

Welcome to Four Score Living where we believe you can achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through 80/20 living - and that includes a balanced diet. Today we’re sharing a collection of easy keto recipes.

We’ve rounded up some of the best easy keto recipes and easy low carb recipes! From Marry Me Chicken to Keto Pancakes to Keto Cheesecake —we’ve got you covered.

All of these keto diet recipes are simple to make and they are packed full of healthy fats and protein. These easy low carb recipes are flavorful and filling.

Easy Keto Recipes - Keto Dinner Recipes

Marry Me Chicken – One of our favorites! Creamy, tangy, savory and delicious, this easy Marry Me Chicken recipe is super simple to make and quite scrumptious. We LOVE make up a big batch of mashed cauliflower and spooning the savory sauce over it.

Keto Pizza - There might not be anything better than a Keto Pizza topped with spicy pepperoni and Italian herbs and cheeses. Make your own pizza that's better than takeout with this simple keto fathead pizza dough recipe.

Keto Meatloaf - A no-fail Low Carb Meatloaf Recipe that’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and comforting any night of the week. For more easy low carb dinners you might like thisCarne Asada.

Keto Shrimp Scampi - Create a simple and elegant meal with these tender shrimp in a white wine garlic butter sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. This dish is easy to prepare ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes

Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole - You'll love Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. It's the ultimate cheesy, rich, comfort food that your whole family will enjoy. If it’s too cheesy for you, might we suggest making a keto chicken bacon ranch burrito with our low carb tortillas?

Keto Chicken Fried Steak - Coated in a crispy Parmesan and pork rind crust and smothered in sausage gravy, you won't believe how filling and delectable this chicken fried steak is.

Instant Pot Salmon - Did you know that you can make mouthwatering, flavorful salmon fillets right in your Instant Pot? This Instant Pot Salmon recipe requires minimal prep work but yields deliciously flaky, delicate results.

Big Mac Salad - A delicious version of the classic big mac sandwich, this Big Mac Salad is comfort in a bowl. It offers all of the flavors of a traditional big mac but in a healthy low-carb recipe without the bun. This gluten free, keto big mac salad is packed with protein and ready in just 15 minutes.

Keto Chicken Fajitas - Keto Fajitas are a simple and easy way to create a flavorful, high protein, low carb dinner. This chicken is marinated in a delicious blend of spices, lime and seasonings. Prefer taco seasoning flavors? No problem, use a low carb taco seasoning recipe.

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole - This budget friendly low carb Philly Cheesesteak Casserole, is a great choice for those busy weeknights and a delicious meal the whole family will love.

Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Parmesan - This grilled chicken Parmesan is undeniably tasty, and much healthier than the usual friedstuff.

If you’re looking for some sides to serve with these easy keto chicken recipes, might we suggest our keto cornbread? It’s fantastic with a big slab of butter served alongside some steaming veggies.

Keto Chicken Salad - Keto Chicken Salad is a staple in our house. Enjoy it with a fork, on top of a salad, or as lettuce wraps. I also love making avocado boats with chicken salad. If you’re in a hurry, scoop some into a sliced keto roll for a quick sandwich.

If you want more veggie recipe ideas, check out or post on Keto Vegetables.

Keto Chicken Enchiladas - Keto Enchiladas with chicken, melty cheese, and a mildly spicy, savory sauce will quickly become a family favorite meal. We like to make ours in these Keto Tortillas. Finish your chicken enchiladas with your favorite toppings – we like this keto queso and keto salsa.

Keto Taco Soup – Super simple to make and uses minimal ingredients! Top this delightful keto chicken taco soup with your favorite toppings. We like to top it with sour cream, cheese, and sliced jalapenos for a comforting meal. Add some keto cheese chips or keto tortilla chips on the side.

Sirloin Tip Roast - Juicy, tender, and flavorful you will love this Sirloin Tip Roast recipe. Easy to make and seasoned to perfection, this delicious budget friendly meal is perfect for any night of the week.

Easy Keto Recipes - Appetizers

Keto Mozzarella Sticks - One of our favorite easy keto recipes! Baked or fried, these keto mozzarella sticks will satisfy your craving for a crunchy, cheesy snack. There are only six ingredients in this keto cheese sticks recipe.

Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip – This keto buffalo dip is insanely delicious. It’s loaded with lots of healthy fats and protein and it’s great as a meal or an appetizer. This recipe only uses a handful of ingredients and it’s easy to make.

Keto Chicken Wings – Keto recipes don’t get any easier than this keto chicken wings recipe. These little tasty chicken wings are super flavorful and filling. Just a note, they can get messy. Dip them in different sauces or some keto BBQ sauce, and enjoy!

Keto Spinach Dip - A simple keto spinach dip recipe that's ready in minutes. You're going to love how quickly this low carb spinach dip comes together. With only seven ingredients this keto spinach dip is healthy and satisfying.

Bacon Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites - A light, yet filling healthy snack! These bacon herbed cream cheese cucumber bites are the perfect low carb snack or party appetizer!

Instant Pot Crack Chicken - This insta pot crack chicken recipe is creamy and cheesy with butter soft chicken and the crunch of bacon, This keto approved comfort dish is a one pot meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.

Keto Cheese Chips - With only two ingredients you can make Keto Cheese Chips that are perfectly crunchy, with a bit of heat, in just 20 minutes. They are exactly what you need to scoop up some delicious low-carb dips.

Keto Tortilla Chips - Made from homemade tortillas, these Keto Tortilla chips are low carb, crispy, crunchy, salty, and perfect for dipping into your favorite keto dips. Try these low carb chips withKeto SalsaandKeto Spinach Dip.

Keto Crackers - You're going to love this recipe for Keto friendly crackers. They can be served with cheese and meats, used for dipping, or enjoyed all on their own for a satisfying, crunchy snack.

Easy Keto Recipes - Side Dishes

Keto Coleslaw - Coleslaw is a versatile crunchy salad with a simple sweet and creamy dressing. This easy side dish goes great with BBQ and is perfect for pot lucks or meal prep.

Zucchini Noodles - Easy to make and ready in minutes, fresh zucchini noodles are a healthy alternative to traditional pasta and are loaded with vitamins and minerals.

Keto Broccoli Salad - Broccoli salad is the low carb salad you'll want to make and eat all year long. Especially popular with BBQ style meals and parties, everyone will love this sweet and savory cold broccoli dish.

4 Ingredient Guacamole - Our 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe is creamy, packed full of flavor, and can be ready to eat in just 5 minutes!

Keto Tortillas - Keto tortillas are thin, pliable, and easy to make with just 8 simple ingredients. Enjoy these low carb tortillas in enchiladas or with your favorite taco fillings.

Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese - Tender roasted cauliflower is the perfect stand-in for macaroni in this delicious low carb recipe for Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.

Keto Dinner Rolls - Simple to make, and the perfect bread-like texture, you're going to love how easy this rolls recipe pulls together. Only eight ingredients and a few simple steps until you are enjoying these amazing low carb rolls.

Keto Stuffing - Low carb stuffing using almond flour that is bursting with flavor and simple to make. This keto stuffing recipe has a vegetarian option, vegan option, and a dairy-free option.

Keto Gravy - A keto gravy that only takes five minutes to make, has less than 1 carb per serving, and can be made with beef, chicken, turkey, or veggie broths, meat drippings, or bouillon cubes. You are going to love how quickly this savory, thick low carb gravy comes together.

Keto Cornbread - A corn-free low carb cornbread that's tender, flavorful and it actually tastes like cornbread. For anyone who is missing a good cornbread you're going to love how easy and delightful this recipe is.

Easy Broiled Asparagus - This oven broiled asparagus will give you a sweet, crunchy side dish that fits right in with your keto diet or low carb goals.

For more sides ideas check out our article on keto side dishes.

Easy Keto Recipes - Keto Desserts

Keto Cheesecake - This Keto Cheesecake will surely impress your family and satisfy your keto dessert cravings. A smooth, decadent, low carb cheesecake made in the traditional way is easy to make and delicious to eat.

Keto Chocolate Cake - Tender, sweet, and chocolatey, this keto chocolate cake is everything you want a chocolate cake to be, and more. Ice this cake with myKeto Chocolate Frostingand you'll have a delicious and beautiful dessert to impress your friends and family or enjoy all on your own.

Keto Fudge - A super easy refrigerator keto fudge that only uses a few on-hand ingredients. This creamy, rich keto fudge recipe can be frozen and the recipe can be doubled or tripled. The perfect keto chocolate fudge!

Keto Vanilla Cake - Keto Vanilla cake is tender, sweet, sugar free, and indulgent. Topped with keto vanilla frosting, it is an out of this world low carb dessert.

Low Carb Blueberry Dump Cake - There's something so comforting about a warm, fruit-filled dump cake. This Low Carb Blueberry Dump cake requires minimal effort and is packed with nutritious ingredients, making it both paleo and keto-friendly too.

Keto Lemon Cake - Keto lemon cake is a classic white cake made bright and citrusy with the addition of lots of lemon flavor. This easy keto recipe is tender, sweet, and delicious.

Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies - Chewy around the edges and soft in the middle, these Low Carb Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple to make low carb sugar-free treat. This low carb chocolate chip cookie recipe has a special ingredient in it that adds depth and gives this keto cookie its incredible texture.

Keto Pumpkin Bars - Keto Pumpkin Bars are the ultimate, low-carb pumpkin dessert. They're secretly healthy and only require nine ingredients. Enjoy these keto pumpkin bars plain, or topped with your favorite keto cream cheese frosting.

Keto Peanut Butter Cookies - You won't believe how easy it is to make chewy low carb peanut butter cookies at home. These peanut butter cookies require only 5 ingredients and almost no effort at all.

Keto Lemon Blueberry Lasagna - ultra creamy, refreshing, and irresistibly delicious. Learn how to make an impressive no-bake keto dessert features 4 heavenly delicious layers.

Keto Pudding - An easy recipe for keto vanilla pudding that uses a handful of ingredients and is quick to make. You're going to love this keto pudding recipe. We also have an Avocado Chocolate Pudding recipe.

Keto Mug Cake - Easy Keto Chocolate Mug Cake! With just over 5 minutes and a few ingredients, you can have a fudgy, chocolatey low carb mug cake made from start to finish.

Keto Lemon Bars - We couldn't leave these out of our list of easy keto recipes! Sweet, tart, with a chewy yet delicate crust, these keto lemon bars are irresistible and well worth the little bit of time it takes to put them together. They are perfect any time of the year.

Easy Keto Recipes - Keto Breakfasts

Keto Quiche - Crustless Keto Quiche is a low carb, filling egg dish that is as delicious as it is impressive. This recipe is versatile enough to suit any flavor preferences and perfect for a family meal or a special event.

Keto Chocolate Zucchini Muffins - Easy Keto Chocolate Zucchini Muffins! A tender and decadent chocolate muffin recipe made with zucchini and almond flour. These sweet keto muffins are the perfect gluten-free, dairy-free treat that you can enjoy any time of day.

Keto Oatmeal - A healthy Low Carb Oatmeal that’s ready in minutes. You can top this oat-free "noatmeal" keto oatmeal with your favorite low carb toppings and enjoy. This low carb oatmeal recipe is easy to make and filling.

Keto Chaffle - With only 4 ingredients and a 2-3 minutes cook time, you can have this versatile dish that is perfect served sweet or savory.

Keto Pancakes - A simple recipe for keto pancakes using almond flour. These low carb pancakes are tender, fluffy, and filling. You can make the dry mix ahead of time and store it, making keto pancakes quick to make.

Keto Breakfast Casserole - Keto Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, savory dish packed with protein, veggies, and melty cheese to keep you full and happy all day long. It's simple to make and it uses minimal ingredients.

Keto Egg Bites - This versatile keto breakfast recipe can be made to order with your favorite meats, cheeses, and veggies. Low carb egg bites are great for meal prep, so go ahead and whip up a batch!

Almond Flour Crepes - Easy to make Almond Flour Crepes are light and delicious and ready for your favorite fillings.

Keto French Toast - Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes, this low carb French toast it’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and absolutely mouth-watering.

Keto Berry Smoothie - There's nothing more refreshing than an ice cold, keto smoothie. Packed with protein and antioxidants, this Keto Berry Smoothie is the perfect low carb breakfast or afternoon snack. You can also top keto smoothie recipes with a dollop of Keto Whipped Cream to create a lush frozen dessert.

Keto Sausage Gravy - This keto sausage gravy is silky, savory, and comforting. You will love how this sausage gravy pairs with your favorite breakfast items such as our Almond Flour Biscuits.

Keto Chocolate Muffins - These Keto Chocolate Muffins are scrumptious and packed with healthy fats and protein.

Check out our post on Keto Snacks.

Did you make any of these easy keto recipes? If so, please leave a comment on the keto diet recipe page letting us know what you thought.

What is Keto?

Keto is shorthand for the word ketogenic in ketogenic diet. While keto really refers to burning fat for fuel, it is most popularly used in reference to the keto diet (see below for more information). Some people feel better on a keto, low carb diet, or a moderately low carb diet. The amount of carbohydrates you consume will vary depending on your insulin tolerance and activity level.
Here are the average numbers of carbohydrates to consume for each diet type (depending on which resource you reference):

Keto diet – Under 25g net carbs per day
Low carb diet – 25g - 50g net carbs per day
Moderate low carb diet – 50g - 100g net carbs per day

It usually takes 3 days for your body to enter ketosis, but it can vary by person. Not everyone counts net carbs – some people count all carbs. Just a note that the keto diet isn’t right for everyone. Please follow a lifestyle that works best for you.

If you would like to learn more about the keto diet, read our article Keto Diet for Beginners.

What is Ketosis?

Ketosis is the natural process of burning fat for energy and can occur no matter what macro-nutrient ratio your diet is. Depending on activity level you could be burning a large quantity of carbohydrates to fuel the active portions of your day while relying on fat stores for energy the rest of the day.

Since getting into the fat burning mode depends on activity level, your exact carb intake isn’t going to make or break your progress. If the recommended carb intake to reach ketosis is 25 grams a day, eating 26 isn’t going to kick you out of ketosis. The recommendations are a best guess at what works for the majority of people following a keto lifestyle.

What is the keto diet?

The keto diet is a type of low carb diet that is focused on consuming a certain percentage of each macro-nutrient (macros). Macro-nutrients are fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

The purpose of a ketogenic is to put your body in a higher state of ketosis. There are many benefits to eating a keto diet including weight loss, improved mood, mental focus/clarity, fewer cravings, higher energy, and the ability to go longer between meals.

Now you’ve got a great list of keto chicken recipes, some information on chicken, and a good explanation of keto. It’s time to start cooking!

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