This collection of 80 Quick and Easy Low-Carb Dinners can help you get a low-carb meal on the table without too much time in the kitchen! All these tasty and easy low-carb dinners can be on the table in less than an hour, and some are as quick as 30 minutes.

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I think most people have days when they struggle to get dinner on the table. That’s why I think having a rotation of tasty low-carb recipes that are quick and easy to make can be a life-saver when you’re eating low-carb or Keto.

And this round-up has 80 Quick and Easy Low-Carb Dinners to give you a nice list of go-to dinner recipes! I hope some of these recipes will be just what you need to add some interest to your low-carb dinner rotation!

What do I mean by quick and easy dinners?

For this round-up I focused on easy low-carb dinners that can be made in less than an hour, and some are as quick as 30 minutes. Many of these are also one-dish meals, but you might want a side dish with some of them. And all these recipes have simple steps and easy preparation methods.

What diets are these easy low-carb dinner recipes suitable for?

The quick and easy dinners I’m featuring here are all gluten-free and low in carbs, and many are Keto. Use the orange tags above the recipe title on each individual recipe to see which diets I think it will be suitable for. And enjoy!

What kinds of quick and easy dinners will you find here?

In this collection of easy low-carb dinners you’ll find dinners with chicken, beef, pork, turkey, seafood, sausage, and even some low-carb vegetarian dinner ideas!

Easy Low-Carb Dinners with Chicken:

Easy Baked Pesto Chicken shown in baking dish with melted cheese

I couldn’t share a collection of easy low-carb dinners without including this Easy Baked Pesto Chicken that’s one of the most popular recipes ever on the blog. This is super fast to get into the oven; you’ll have time to make Easy Cauliflower Rice while the chicken cooks.

Greek Skillet Chicken shown in pan with melted Feta and Green Olives.

One-pan meals are always a hit, and this Greek Skillet Chicken is easy, quick, and delicious. I’d love this with American Greek Salad for a side dish!

finished chicken nuggets shown on serving plate with Ranch in background

If you marinate the chicken in the fridge while you’re at work, Baked Chicken Nuggets are pretty fast to cook when you get home.

More Low-Carb Chicken Dinners:

Easy Low-Carb Dinners with Beef:

close-up photo Perfect Low-Carb Taco Salad

I think this Perfect Low-Carb Taco Salad is perfect for a quick dinner idea during the summer, and this is a salad I never get tired of.

Pan-Grilled Steak with Olive Sauce photo of cooked steak with salad on serving plate

Pan-Grilled Steak with Olive Sauce is a wow for a special dinner, and this is super quick and easy to make!

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Ground Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Salsa do have a bit of chopping involved, but these tacos are so good!

More Low-Carb Beef Dinners:

Easy Low-Carb Dinners with Pork:

Grain-Free Breaded Pork Chops shown on serving plate with gravy and gravy boat and salt-pepper shakers

These Grain-Free Breaded Pork Chops are a delicious easy dinner, and the pork chops are “breaded” with almond flour!

Low-Carb Fried Cabbage with Bacon finished dish on serving plate

Some people might not consider Fried Cabbage with Bacon to be a complete meal, but personally I’d love that for a quick one-pan dinner!

Easy Cheesy Baked Ham and Asparagus finished dish on sheet pan

Easy Cheesy Baked Ham and Asparagus is an extra quick and easy sheet pan meal!

More Low-Carb Pork Dinners:

Easy Low-Carb Dinners with Turkey:

close-up photo of Asian Lettuce Cups with Spicy Ground Turkey, finished lettuce cups with peanuts

Asian Lettuce Cups with Spicy Ground Turkey are a quick lettuce wrap dinner that’s not too spicy for kids.

One-Pan Ground Turkey Curry shown in frying pan

This One-Pan Ground Turkey Curry is a quick and easy stir-fry meal that can be on the table in about 30 minutes.

Thai-Inspired Ground Turkey Stir Fry close-up of finished dish

Thai-Inspired Ground Turkey Stir Fry is a wow dinner that you’ll make over and over if you like Thai flavors!

More Low-Carb Turkey Dinners:

Easy Low-Carb Dinners with Seafood:

Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal with one serving on plate

Roasted Lemon Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal is a sheet pan dinner that’s super easy and quick.

Fish Taco Cabbage Bowls close-up photo

The fish cooks in minutes for these Fish Taco Cabbage Bowls, and if you use coleslaw mix for the cabbage slaw, this recipe will be even faster. My sister Sandee and her husband Clayton are big fans of this recipe!

Spicy Green Beans and Shrimp Sheet Pan Meal close-up photo

This Spicy Green Beans and Shrimp Sheet Pan Meal is a total wow, and when you want a quick dinner that’s a little special, this is a perfect pick.

More Low Carb Seafood Dinners:

Easy Low-Carb Dinners with Sausage:

close-up photo for Low-Carb Roasted Italian Sausage and Sweet Mini Peppers Sheet Pan Meal

For Italian sausage fans, a sheet pan meal that’s super easy and quick is this Italian Sausage and Mini Peppers Sheet Pan Meal. I like turkey Italian sausage, but if you’re eating Keto use pork sausage if you prefer.

Cauliflower Rice Sausage Casserole in baking dish

Another quick low-carb dinner with Italian sausage is Cauliflower Rice Sausage Casserole. This will be a hit with anyone who likes sausage and peppers.

Sausage and Pepperoni Low-Carb Layered Pizza Bake close-up photo

Everyone loves a quick dinner with pizza flavors, and this Sausage and Pepperoni Layered Pizza Bake has both a low-carb and a keto option, depending on which ingredients you use for the “crust” layer. And this is ready in 40 minutes!

More Low-Carb Sausage Dinners:

Easy Low-Carb Dinners for Vegetarians:

penne pasta with zucchini and pesto on serving plate with Parmesan

We used Fiber Gourmet Light Pasta to make this Zucchini Pesto Pasta suitable for a low-carb vegetarian meal, although this is not gluten-free!

Swiss Chard Casserole in baking dish with one serving shown on plate

This low-carb and delicious Swiss Chard Casserole will work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and this meatless dish is also gluten-free.

Twice-Baked Spaghetti Squash with Pesto in baking sheet with plates and forks

Pesto Spaghetti Squash is a delicious meatless casserole that’s perfect as a meatless main dish or a side dish.

More Low-Carb Vegetarian Dinners:

Historical Notes for this Round-Up Post:

This collection of quick and easy low-carb dinners was first posted January 10, 2018. It was updated to include 80 Quick and Easy Low-Carb Dinners in 2023 and last updated in 2024.

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