44 Easy Keto-Friendly Chicken Dinners That Everyone (Yes, Everyone) Will Love
No boring chicken dinners allowed on our watch.
Having solid (AKA not boring) go-to recipes while on the keto diet is crucial. And if those same recipes include our favorite protein (ahem, chicken), don't require hard-to-find ingredient substitutions, and make everyone at the table happy?
Avoid falling into your own mealtime rut with our 44 keto chicken recipes sure to become a part of your dinner rotation. Low-carb or not, the whole family will 100% dig these keto chicken dinner recipes, just add your favorite keto sides (like cauliflower rice) and dinner is served!
And don’t worry, these recipes don’t all rely on pairing chicken with cheese and bacon like a lot of keto recipes (though we’ve also got plenty that though!). We’ve instead focused on focused on combining chicken with our favorite low-carb vegetables and innovative sauces, like peanut, salsa verde, and garlic cream, to name a few. Serve your chicken with cauliflower rice or zoodles to soak up all that yummy liquid, and you’ll be in keto heaven.
When we want a comforting meal that we know will fill us up, we turn to curries and stews, like our keto tikka masala. Extra cold night? Turn to chicken soup (sans noodles) to warm your bones. Love takeout? We’ve got your Italian, Greek, and Indian faves, low-carb-style, like garlicky Greek chicken, chicken tikka masala, and chicken alfredo spaghetti squash . We’ve even got fried chicken and chicken parm to scratch that fast food urge. Didn’t have a satisfying low carb morning, and want a do-over? Try our keto keto chicken and waffles for an amazing breakfast for dinner.
Speaking of dinner, we’ve got more keto dinner and lunch ideas to inspire you too. And don’t forget dessert!
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken
We’ll say it: Bacon and ranch is an absolute match made in heaven. If you’re as obsessed with this flavor combination as we are (how could you not be?), then this chicken dinner should be your new weeknight staple.
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Keto Chicken Parmesan
No one can deny a good chicken Parm. This version, coated with almond flour and LOTS of Parmesan, is both keto-friendly and completely irresistible.
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Harissa Grilled Chicken
In the world of powerhouse pantry staples, harissa is a flavor bomb. We’re no strangers to its magic here at Delish—we've already stirred it into clams and aioli, and used it to spice up turkey breast and meatballs—and now we’re tapping it again for this easy, throw-together marinade for grilled chicken.
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Garlicky Greek Chicken
If you're looking for a simple—but super satisfying—way to switch up your weeknight chicken dinner rotation, this is it. All it takes is a few basic ingredients to transform chicken thighs into an herby, garlicky dream. The best part? Your sides and main dish will both be ready in under an hour.
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Chicken Curry
Looking for an easy, weeknight-friendly curry? This chicken version is IT. It’s rich, saucy, and perfectly spiced (but not too hot!), is made up of simple ingredients you might already have at home, and comes together in less than an hour. Just add cauliflower rice to complete your meal!
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Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Whether you're trying to go low-carb or simply love cooking spaghetti squash, this chicken Alfredo-inspired recipe is a worthwhile weeknight chicken dinner you should add to your rotation.
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Roast Chicken
The perfect centerpiece to any holiday dinner, the steps to make this chicken are simple: You season the bird (just salt & pepper!), then roast it at high heat until the skin is bronzed and crisp and the flesh juicy.
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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Skillet
If you’re looking for ways to jazz up your average rotisserie chicken and get your family excited about mealtime, look no further than this skillet recipe. With all the flavors of the beloved bar appetizer, it can take a boring roasted bird to new levels of deliciousness.
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Creamy Balsamic Chicken
If you love chicken piccata or our creamy Tuscan chicken, you know that for some chicken dishes, it’s ALL about the sauce. This recipe is no different. It's a touch sweet, a little tangy, and super-delicious; we can’t believe we didn’t think of it sooner!
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Balsamic Basil Chicken
This is the perfect weeknight dinner. After marinating the chicken, everything—including the zucchini!—comes together in one pan in less than 30 minutes. Ditch the optional Parm to keep this kosher (trust us, you won't miss it!).
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California Grilled Chicken
In this California-inspired dinner, our seasoned grilled chicken is topped with mozzarella, avocado, and tomato on the grill, resulting in a cheesy, flavor-packed main course. Top it with a drizzle of balsamic glaze (skip the honey!) and fresh basil, and you've got a fresh dinner on your hands in under an hour.
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Grilled Persian Chicken
This Persian-spiced grilled chicken with tomatoes and lemons, served with tons of fresh herbs over some fluffy cauliflower rice is our new favorite chicken dinner combo. It's got flavor and textures for days.
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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken
If the way to a person’s heart is really through their stomach, then Delish’s own Marry Me Chicken is a must-cook for pretty much everyone. This one-pan wonder has it all: plenty of luscious creamy sauce, tender chicken, and flavor for days. Honestly, we get all starry-eyed just thinking about it. But what if we want a little extra protein with our Marry Me moment? Because this recipe is so good and the sauce is so magical, it’s easy to make protein-boosting adjustments.
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Cajun-Stuffed Chicken
Say goodbye to boring chicken dinners—this Cajun-stuffed chicken is here to shake up your weeknight rotation. Stuffed with peppers and cheese, this spiced chicken is packed with flavor, but ready to be served in under an hour.
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Marry Me Chicken
If you're looking for a chicken dinner so good jaws will drop, this is the recipe for you. Chicken breasts are seared until golden, before being baked with a simple (but extremely satisfying) cream sauce. The result is a chicken dinner so good, you just might get a proposal by the last bite.
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Coconut Zoodle Soup
Meet your new favorite soup. It's rich with coconut milk and packed with chicken, bell peppers, and zoodles. It's a more festive take on the classic chicken noodle soup, and we might just love it more.
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Greek Stuffed Chicken
You'll Greek out over this stuffed chicken recipe. We used feta, onion, and tomatoes (somewhat traditional ingredients) but took liberties by replacing cucumber with zucchini and adding mozzarella for extra creaminess. Use your faves—just make sure to slice your veggies extra thin for best results.
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Bruschetta Grilled Chicken
While we've got plenty of weeknight chicken dinners in our arsenal, this bruschetta-inspired grilled chicken is one of our favorite ways to celebrate fresh flavors all season long.
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Chicken Tikka Masala
This classic Indian dish is our go-to when we order takeout, but it's actually so easy to make at home. The only ingredient you might not have already have in your pantry is garam masala, but you'll want to add it to everything once you've got a jar on hand. Serve this chicken tikka masala with cauliflower rice to complete your keto meal!
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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken
This simple method works so well because the creamy layer (garlicky sour cream and mayonnaise) locks moisture into the chicken for a truly melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s also so easy to make six chicken breasts all at once, great for your hungry family for weeknight dinner or meal prepping.
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