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!
Tips for a Low-Carb Lifestyle
- Healthy sides: If you want to finish off your meal with low carb high protein sides, try roasted broccoli, garlic butter mushrooms, avocado tomato salad or avocado deviled eggs.
- Healthy desserts: Craving something sweet, but want to keep it low carb? Some low carb desserts we love are keto chocolate cheesecake fat bombs, peanut butter chocolate bars, or keto lemon bars.
- Read food labels: If you’re trying to eat a lower-carb diet, it’s important to be conscientious of what you’re eating. Be sure to take a look at food labels to ensure the foods you’re choosing are actually low carb.
- Stock your kitchen: Fill the pantry and fridge with nonstarchy fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and shellfish, lean meats and poultry, dairy products, and nuts or seeds. If you have plenty of low carb high protein foods readily available, you’re more likely to make healthy choices.
- Watch your condiments: Things like relish, ketchup and barbecue sauce can actually have quite a few carbohydrates. For example, there are about 7 grams of carbs in just 1 tablespoon of barbecue sauce!
Frequently asked questions
What foods are low in carbs but filling?
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.
Which meal is high in protein?
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.
How do I start eating low carbs?
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.
Best Low Carb High Protein Meals
Salmon with Avocado Salsa
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!
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
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
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
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.
Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
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!
Big Mac Salad
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!
Creamy Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
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.
Garlic Butter Chicken and Broccoli
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.
Creamy Taco Soup
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!
Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Healthy cilantro lime grilled chicken topped with fresh avocado salsa making this dish a DELICIOUS low-carb & Keto dinner in under 30 minutes!
Keto Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
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!
Keto Garlic Chicken
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 Shrimp Zucchini 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.
Broccoli Stuffed Chicken
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.
Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps
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!
Foil Pack Cajun Chicken and Veggies
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 Roasted Chicken and Veggies
Healthy and flavorful. Oven roasted chicken breasts and rainbow veggies are tender & juicy and ready in 15 minutes.
Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken
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.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
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!
https://gimmedelicious.com/spinach-cheese-stuffed-flank-steak-rollsSpinach Cheese Stuffed Flank Steak Rolls
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!
20 BEST High Protein Low Carb Meals
Ingredients
- 4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6-8 oz each
- 1 teaspoon Dried or fresh basil, cilantro or parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon brown or granulated sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon or lime, optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all the dry seasoning in a small bowl. Season both sides of the chicken with the dry seasoning mix.
- Heat a heavy duty grill pan to high heat for about 2-3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-high and add the oil to the pan and make sure the entire pan is coated with oil.
- Add the chicken breasts to pan and cook for 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving, until the undersides develop dark grill marks. Flip the chicken breasts using a pair of tongs or a fork and cook the other side for 5-6 minutes.
- Turn off heat and allow chicken breasts to rest in pan for at least 5 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with lemon or lime before serving (optional).
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
