1. Garlic Butter Chicken Zucchini Skillet
This quick keto chicken dinner is garlicky, buttery, fresh, and ready fast with chicken, zucchini, parmesan, lemon, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced or spiralized
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Add butter and garlic to the skillet.
- Add zucchini and toss for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and parmesan.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Keto Tip: Do not overcook the zucchini. Keep it slightly firm so the skillet does not become watery.
2. Keto Cheeseburger Lettuce Bowls
These cheeseburger bowls give you the flavor of a burger without the bun. They are fast, filling, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Low-carb burger sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Cook ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Divide chopped lettuce into bowls.
- Add warm beef over the lettuce.
- Top with cheddar, pickles, avocado, and low-carb burger sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Low-Carb Tip: Use sugar-free ketchup, mayo, mustard, or a low-carb burger sauce to keep the bowl keto-friendly.
3. Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice
This keto fried rice is quick, colorful, and made with shrimp, cauliflower rice, eggs, garlic, sesame oil, and green onions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions, for garnish
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet.
- Cook shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Scramble eggs in the same skillet.
- Add garlic, bell pepper, and cauliflower rice.
- Stir in soy sauce or coconut aminos and sesame oil.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss together.
- Top with green onions and serve warm.
Food Safety Tip: Shrimp should be cooked until pink, opaque, and firm. Avoid overcooking so it stays juicy.
