37 Protein Packed Low Carb Dinners Perfect for the Keto Diet

Fuel your keto lifestyle with these protein-packed recipes featuring pork, chicken, or beef in every delicious bite. From juicy steaks to savory chicken dishes and flavorful pork creations, this collection is all about keeping things hearty and satisfying.

Stuffed Pork Loin

Succulent herb, bacon and mushroom Stuffed Pork Loin is a super impressive and equally delicious entree that's absolutely perfect for any holiday or special occasion dinner. Get the recipe: Stuffed Pork Loin

Pork Marsala

This melt-in-your-mouth Pork Marsala has juicy pork chops simmered in a creamy mushroom marsala sauce. It's a hearty, yet elegant and delicious dish you can have on the table in just 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Pork Marsala

Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers

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Quick and delicious, this recipe for Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers is made with sweet Italian sausage and a colorful mix of peppers and onions. It's an Italian classic dish made easy, right in the air fryer. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers

Smothered Pork Chops

These tender and juicy Smothered Pork Chops are pan seared and added to a deliciously rich and velvety low carb gravy! They are the ultimate comfort food the whole family will love. Get the recipe: Smothered Pork Chops

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Juicy, tender and unbelievably flavorful, this Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin looks and tastes so decadent, but it it only take minutes to prepare. Get the recipe: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers

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This Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe is brimming with an amazing combination of robust flavors. Simmered in a homemade marinara sauce, it’s truly the perfect classic Italian-American comfort food, with an easy slow cooker twist. Get the recipe: Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers

Pork Chops with Bacon Mushroom Gravy

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Tender juicy pork chops pan fried in bacon fat, then smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy. Chunks of bacon gives this Keto friendly dinner loads of flavor! Get the recipe: Pork Chops with Bacon Mushroom Gravy

Pan Fried Pork Chops

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These tender and juicy Pan Fried Pork Chops are comfort food at its finest! And because they are prepared with a crispy gluten-free coating, they’re perfect for anyone on Keto or a low carb diet, but are so delicious the whole family will love them! Get the recipe: Pan Fried Pork Chops

Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausages

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These Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausages are bursting with rich, gooey cheese and nestled in a flavorful herb tomato sauce. It’s a delicious classic Italian dish your whole family will love. Get the recipe: Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausages

Roast Beef with Gravy

This flavorful Roast Beef with Gravy is melt-in-your-mouth tender and juicy with rich, velvety gravy made from scratch. It's the perfect dish to serve for holidays or special occasion dinners. Get the recipe: Roast Beef with Gravy

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce

This mouth-watering Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce is cooked to juicy perfection and topped with a flavorful white wine sauce. It's an easy and elegant dish, perfect for special occasions. Get the recipe: Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce

Beef Bourguignon

This unbelievably delicious Beef Bourguignon is full of hearty vegetables and juicy chunks of beef, braised in a rich burgundy gravy until they're melt-in-your mouth tender. This classic French beef stew is sure to impress! Get the recipe: Beef Bourguignon

Beef and Broccoli

This mouth-watering healthy Beef and Broccoli recipe is loaded with so much incredible flavor. It's a quick and easy one-dish meal that's sure to be a family favorite! Get the recipe: Beef and Broccoli

Salisbury Steak

This recipe for Salisbury Steaks features perfectly seasoned beef patties, pan-seared and simmered in a rich mushroom and shallot gravy. It's an easy, healthy dish, perfect for busy weeknights. Get the recipe: Salisbury Steak

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

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Incredibly juicy, tender and exploding in rich, robust chipotle flavors, this melt in your mouth Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa will top your list of all-time favorite Mexican-inspired recipes. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa

Grilled Steak with Garlic Herb Compound Butter

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It doesn't get any better than a tender steak grilled to juicy perfection, topped with a homemade mouth-watering garlic herb compound butter! Get the recipe: Grilled Steak with Garlic Herb Compound Butter

Keto Pepper Steak

This delicious Keto Pepper Steak is made with juicy slices of steak, tender peppers, onions and mushrooms, simmered in a flavorful Asian sauce. It's the perfect, guilt-free solution for all your Chinese takeout cravings. Get the recipe: Keto Pepper Steak

Roast Beef Tenderloin

Slathered in compound butter and roasted to perfection, this Roast Beef Tenderloin is flavorful, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. It's a delicious main course for holiday or special occasion dinners. Get the recipe: Roast Beef Tenderloin

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Tender and juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites are perfectly seared in cast iron, then topped with a glorious garlic and butter white wine reduction. They're perfect for date night or a weeknight meal. Get the recipe: Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Keto Picadillo

This hearty and healthy Keto Picadillo recipe is loaded with savory, seasoned ground beef, juicy tomatoes, and classic Cuban flavors. It's a easy and delicious, dish the entire family will love. Get the recipe: Keto Picadillo

Keto Salisbury Steak Meatballs

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These tender and delicious Salisbury Steak Meatballs in a rich and creamy mushroom gravy are a classic comfort food turned Keto! Get the recipe: Keto Salisbury Steak Meatballs

Grilled Skirt Steak Chimichurri

Chimichurri made with fresh garlic and herbs, drizzled over tender, juicy and mouth watering steak! Get the recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak Chimichurri

Carne Asada

This mouth-watering, tender and juicy Carne Asada recipe is bursting with vibrant citrus flavors and savory spices. It's delicious served stuffed into tacos, over salads, or paired with your favorite low-carb sides. Get the recipe: Carne Asada

Air Fryer Steak Fajitas

These Air Fryer Steak Fajitas are made with perfectly seasoned strips of steak and a colorful medley of tender peppers and onions. Conveniently cooked in the air fryer, this is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Steak Fajitas

Air Fryer Steak

This Air Fryer Steak is perfectly seared on the outside with savory juices locked on the inside! With a rich and velvety garlic herb compound butter topping, this steak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Get the recipe: Air Fryer Steak

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole features thin slices of tender and juicy steak, gooey cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, baked in one skillet to make the perfect weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

French Onion Chicken

This incredibly flavorful French Onion Chicken starts with perfectly seared, tender chicken breasts smothered in a savory pan sauce with sweet caramelized onions and topped with gooey melted cheese. Get the recipe: French Onion Chicken

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

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This recipe for Greek Sheet Pan Chicken features tender and juicy marinated chicken, creamy feta, and a colorful mix of fresh veggies. It's an easy and delicious meal roasted to perfection all on one pan. Get the recipe: Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

Keto Chicken Francese

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This Keto Chicken Francese features tender juicy chicken cutlets sautéed in a garlic lemony butter sauce that's quick and easy to make. It's perfect for busy weeknights! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Francese

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

A popular dip turned into a delicious Keto-friendly casserole and baked with gooey mozzarella cheese on top! If you like Spinach Artichoke Dip, you are going to love this casserole! Get the recipe: Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Chicken Florentine

This Chicken Florentine features tender juicy chicken sautéed with baby spinach and mushrooms in a luscious creamy garlic parmesan cheese sauce, made in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe: Chicken Florentine

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Tender chicken sautéed in a flavorful creamy pink sauce made in one pan in just 20 minutes. This low carb Italian skillet is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! Get the recipe: Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Keto Chicken Parmesan

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Indulge in these tender, juicy and crispy gluten-free breaded chicken breasts baked in a low carb marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. This Keto Chicken Parmesan can be enjoyed with zero guilt! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Parmesan

Keto Chicken Piccata

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Keto Chicken Piccata is made with tender juicy chicken cutlets, smothered in a classic lemon caper butter sauce. It's a delicious 30-minute recipe the whole family will love! Get the recipe: Keto Chicken Piccata

Creamy Chicken Dijon Thighs

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Juicy and delicious pan seared chicken thighs are cooked until golden brown, then smothered in a rich and creamy Dijon sauce. This quick and easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights! Get the recipe: Creamy Chicken Dijon Thighs

Lemon Chicken

These tender and juicy Lemon Chicken Thighs are so easy to make and are packed with incredible lemony garlic flavor! Get the recipe: Lemon Chicken Thighs

Creamy Bacon Mushroom Chicken

This easy Creamy Bacon Mushroom Chicken features tender, juicy slices of chicken smothered in a rich bacon mushroom sauce. It's a delicious one-skillet meal, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Creamy Bacon Mushroom Chicken