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25 Easy Keto Dinner Ideas for Back to School

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Being the one responsible for feeding a family every day is challenging. I understand that as much as anyone and I make food for a living! My entire blog is dedicated to easy keto dinners but sometimes it helps when you’re meal planning to see them in one place. So, I put together a list of 25 of my family’s favorite easy keto dinner ideas.

The Best Keto Chicken Nuggets (Chick-Fil-A Copycat)

Feed your inner child with this tasty, crispy, low-carb version of a fast-food favorite!

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1075mg | Fiber: 0.1g
This low carb spaghetti bake will curb all your spaghetti cravings. At just 7 net carbs per serving, this meaty, cheesy, warm keto spaghetti will be a new family favorite!

Low-Carb Spaghetti Bake

Skip the pasta with this cheesy, savory dish that features spaghetti squash and Italian seasonings for a satisfying yet low-carb dinner even the kiddos will love!

Nutrition

Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 888mg | Fiber: 4g
A keto Mexican pot roast for use in tacos, salads, or all on its own. Taste just like a keto Chipotle barbacoa. Instant Pot and slow cooker options.

Keto Mexican Shredded Beef

If you love Chipotle’s barbacoa, you’ll love this!

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 498mg | Fiber: 0.1g

Keto Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos

Add a lighter, dairy-free twist to taco night with this easy recipe that simmers unattended for plate-ready fare when you get home from work!

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 643mg | Fiber: 0.3g
Spice things up on your next taco night with Fajita Chicken Nuggets. These low carb chicken nuggets pack a punch of Mexican heat and spice. Dip them in a spicy cilantro lime sauce for your low carb and gluten free fiesta! 

Low Carb Fajita Chicken Nuggets

Spice things up on your next taco night with Fajita Chicken Nuggets. These low carb chicken nuggets pack a punch of Mexican heat and spice. Dip them in a spicy cilantro lime sauce for your low carb and gluten free fiesta!

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 168mg | Fiber: 0.04g
This recipe for keto chicken with bacon cream sauce is the most popular recipe on my blog. See what all the fuss is about with this amazing keto recipe!

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken With Bacon Cream Sauce

Serve up a rich, savory, restaurant-quality meal that won’t wreck your low-carb goals with this beginner-friendly recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 543mg | Fiber: 0.05g

Crock-Pot Italian Crack Chicken

Crock-pot Italian Crack Chicken is a savory twist on a favorite keto dinner. Italian dressing and Giardiniera elevate a classic recipe but keep it at only 4 carbs a serving. Instant Pot instructions included.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 1607mg | Fiber: 3g

Crock-Pot Keto Stuffed Chicken With Bacon And Cheese

Delight your whole family with layers of savory, cheesy flavor that cook up hands-free in your slow cooker!

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 498mg | Fiber: 0.5g
Spice up your next low carb taco Tuesday with this keto fajita casserole. A Mexican inspired keto casserole that is just 7 net carbs per serving.

Keto Fajita Casserole

All the sizzling flavors of chicken fajitas come together in this cheesy, bubbling Keto Fajita Casserole.

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 1179mg | Fiber: 4g

Sugar-Free Teriyaki Sauce

Elevate your low-carb entrées with this quick and easy recipe that delivers Asian-inspired flavor without sugar or honey!

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1621mg | Fiber: 0.4g

Instant Pot Keto Sausage Soup

Serve up low-carb comfort in less than an hour with this super easy recipe that delivers cheesy, savory goodness!

Nutrition

Calories: 641kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Sodium: 1352mg | Fiber: 1g
Only 5 ingredients are needed to make this easy keto pulled pork bbq. This zero carb bbq can be made in your Instant Pot or Crock-Pot.

Healthy Pulled Pork (Instant Pot and Crock Pot)

Only 5 ingredients (plus a little seasoning) are needed to make this healthy pulled pork. This zero carb BBQ can be made easily in your Instant Pot or Crock Pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 108mg | Fiber: 0.1g

Pulled Pork And Bacon Keto Casserole

Save time by using store-bought, leftover, or pre-prepped ingredients to make this deliciously satisfying yet easy one-pan dinner!

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1201mg | Fiber: 1g
This low carb pizza soup is everything you need for a keto pizza night! This low calorie and lower fat soup is delicious on its own or with keto garlic bread! A bonus recipe is include for keto garlic bread!

Low-Carb Pizza Soup

This Low-Carb Pizza Soup is everything you need for a keto pizza night! This low-calorie and lower-fat soup is delicious on its own or with keto garlic bread — bonus recipe included!

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1102mg | Fiber: 2g
Low carb chili that's so good it won a non-keto chili cookoff! Big on flavor, low on carbs, and kid friendly. Perfect for chili dogs, keto cornbread, and nachos.

First-Place Low-Carb Chili

Win at dinner with this hearty and heartwarming recipe that delivers deeply satisfying, slow-cooked flavors without beans!

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 661mg | Fiber: 1g
Easy keto beef stir fry with peppers in an orange ginger sauce. Low fat, low calorie, and low carbs makes for a lean keto chinese food recipe.

Low Carb Orange Ginger Beef Stir Fry

Shortly after adopting a ketogenic lifestyle I realized my love affair with Chinese food was over. If I wanted the relationship to continue, I was going to have to figure out how to make keto Chinese food. And that is what I did, friends. This orange ginger keto beef stir fry is better than takeout!

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 583mg | Fiber: 1g

Keto Cheeseburger Pie (Only 2g Carbs!)

Ditch the bun and satisfy your cheeseburger cravings with this easy, cheesy recipe that comes together in under an hour!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 383mg | Fiber: 0.1g
A tangy and savory keto Mississippi pot roast that is zero carbs! One secret ingredient sets this recipe over the top! Crock pot or Instant Pot options!

Low-Carb Mississippi Pot Roast

Rich, tangy, melt-in-your-mouth keto Mississippi Pot Roast—Southern comfort with zero net carbs, and a secret ingredient that adds a bright, zesty kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 390mg | Fiber: 1g

Keto Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas

All the flavor of sizzling restaurant fajitas, none of the hassle—this one-pan keto dinner is quick, colorful, and downright delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 694mg | Fiber: 2g
A dairy free keto taco made in one pot! This Keto Taco Salad Skillet meal is ready in under 30 minutes and an easy way to have Taco Tuesday every day! 

Keto Taco Skillet

All the bold taco salad flavor you crave minus the carbs!

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 290mg | Fiber: 3g
Keto pigs in a blanket! Ready in less than 30 minutes and only 5 net carbs per serving! The best kid friendly keto recipe!

Keto Pigs In A Blanket

Roll up nostalgic fun with this quick and easy recipe for low-carb snacks that will delight both kids and kids-at-heart!

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 753mg | Fiber: 2g
Keto BBQ chicken

Sugar-Free Keto BBQ Pulled Chicken

Reclaim your love of barbecue with this easy low-carb recipe that harnesses your Instant Pot for a quick weeknight dinner!

Nutrition

Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 540mg | Fiber: 0.3g
Easy keto tacos made with ground beef and homemade taco seasoning. No need to worry about preservatives or maltodextrin with this recipe. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Low-Carb Beef Tacos With Homemade Taco Seasoning

Level up your taco night with this easy three-in-one recipe that delivers savory filling, additive-free seasonings, and gluten-free cheese shells!

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 853mg | Fiber: 1g
Spice up your Cinco de Mayo with keto taco cheeseburgers! Everything you love about keto tacos made into a burger. These Mexican inspired low carb burgers are easy, kid friendly, and only 1.5 net carbs each!

Keto Taco Cheeseburgers

Spice up your Cinco de Mayo with keto taco cheeseburgers! Everything you love about keto tacos made into a burger. These Mexican inspired low carb burgers are easy, kid friendly, and only 1.5 net carbs each!

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 26.5g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 0.7g

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Published: Aug 22, 2019 | Updated: Oct 17, 2025

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