These easy, keto dinner recipes make sticking to a low carb diet and a tight budget simple. If you’ve been struggling with finding healthy family dinner recipes that won’t break the bank, you just hit the jackpot!
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Finding a dinner recipe everyone in the family can agree on is often a challenge impossible. I get it- I’m a Mom of three kids ranging from ages 7-18…the struggle is real.
I’ve been following the keto diet for eight years, and I’ve been a Mom for 23.
(Full disclosure: being a Mom is definitely more difficult than counting macros.)
You’re playing all of the roles. You’re a guidance counselor, a dietician, a secretary, a taxi driver, laundress, Mr. and Mrs. Fix It, all before 11 am.
Ultimately, your day ends as a short order cook.
On top of all of this, finding budget-friendly dinners that don’t take hours or tons of special ingredients can be a struggle. (As in, by the time what’s for dinner rolls around you are ready to flip off your Southern Baptist Grandmother.)
If you need a few tasty keto family dinners, add these to your weekly meal plan – ASAP. I swear they are the sanity saving recipes you need.
21 Budget-Friendly Family Favorites
Easy Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
An easy low carb miracle dinner (with 3.6 net carbs per serving) that’s 100% family-friendly, ready in 30 minutes, and tastes like everything you ever wanted in a bacon cheeseburger. FYI: It tastes better than it looks – I am not a professional photographer:) Get the details here:)
Ground Beef & Cabbage Stir Fry
One of the fastest & easiest weeknight recipes from Savory Tooth shows up regularly at our table! We always take the shortcut & use packaged cabbage mix which makes it come together even faster! All that’s left to do is brown the ground beef & add the scallions! Find all the details on Savory Tooth
Keto Chicken Parmesan
Quick and easy Keto Chicken Parmesan takes under 30 minutes! Chicken breasts crusted in parmesan cheese are pan fried & topped with marina and Mozzarella cheese! With only 4 net carbs per serving. Get the recipe on Low Carb with Jennifer
Keto Crockpot White Shredded Chicken Chili
This creamy shredded chicken chili cooks to perfection in your crockpot or slow cooker! All you need is around 10 minutes & a few essential ingredients like chicken, heavy cream, cream cheese, & onion-along with a few herbs if you have them! The result is a keto family dinner that allows for leftovers! Get the recipe here
Fully Loaded Burger Bowls
Burgers with toppings stuffed inside instead of on top! Think ground beef seasoned with garlic, salt, & pepper full of delicious mushrooms, cheese, and bacon with ranch & BBQ sauce! Get the recipe on Family Fresh Meals
Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken
An easy, low carb chicken dinner with chicken, balsamic vinegar, garlic, broth, and a couple of spices with 3.5 net carbs per serving. Get the details on Word To Your Mother Blog
10 Minute “No Chop” Keto Chili
If you’re looking for ways to use budget-friendly ground beef (or turkey) OR you want a super easy & delicious chili recipe this one will not disappoint the fam! This easy keto family dinner recipe come together in 15 minutes with only 2 net carbs per serving. Find all the details on I Breathe I’m Hungry
One Pot Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs & Mushrooms Recipe
A low carb one-pan meal with a delicious garlic butter sauce that uses budget-friendly chicken thighs that’s ready to eat in 25 minutes! Only 6 net carbs & 25 grams of protein! Get the recipe on Sweet C’s
Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
When you need an easy keto crockpot recipe, it doesn’t get any more delicious or effortless than the original Mississippi Pot Roast! This low carb lazy Sunday recipe only calls for 5 ingredients and is always a hit!
Keto Beef & Broccoli
An easy keto stir fry meal with beef & broccoli that’s ready to serve in 25 minutes! Serve with cauliflower rice. Get the details on The Health Creative
Keto Cheesy Mexican Taco Skillet
Taco Night Keto Style! This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight family meal. Ground beef, onions, peppers, jalapeños, avocados, and cilantro create a cheesy Taco Skillet that’s ready to eat in 30 minutes! Get the recipe on Cast Iron Keto
Cheddar Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
Like all the best casserole recipes, this one may be even better the next night-& trust me, your kids will not complain about having leftovers! One of my favorite things about this particular recipe is that you can use frozen broccoli (which is almost always cheaper) & the top layer of crushed pork rinds that adds a homemade style & amazing crunch! Grab the recipe on Tastaholic’s
Keto Low Carb Pizza Casserole
Make it a (low carb) pizza night! This easy recipe only requires 5 ingredients & you can put it together in less than 10 minutes (50 minutes total)-meaning you can have this family meal on the table faster than delivery-for A LOT less carbs & money! Get the recipe on Wholesome Yum
Baked Garlic Butter Chicken
Does it feel more like a chicken night? Take a look at this simple one pan, low carb Garlic Butter Chicken recipe that brings a 5-Star flavor to family dinner using 5 ingredients: chicken breasts, butter, minced garlic, rosemary, and shredded Italian cheese! Get the details on Diethood Low Carb Fried Cabbage with Kielbasa
One Pot Coconut Curry Shrimp
Fresh veggies, ginger, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, and shrimp create a delicious one pan family dinner in 30 minutes! This recipe contains 8 net carbs-if you want to lower that number you can leave out the snow peas and carrots. Get the details on Plating Pixels
Fabulous White Chicken Enchiladas
Starting with budget-friendly & easy shredded chicken (you can use a rotisserie chicken if you’re punched for time) this easy keto recipe brings the Mexican flavor with a cream cheese-based creamy white sauce with green chiles & Monterey Jack cheese. From start to finish you are looking at 40 minutes total time & only 2.5 net carbs per enchilada! Get the details on Low Carb Maven
Keto Chicken Pizza Casserole
Your new family favorite! This Keto Chicken Pizza Casserole captures all the pizza night flavors & leaves the crust behind! And with a quick 10 minute prep time followed by 30 minutes in the oven this is a fabulous busy weeknight meal! Get the recipe on Cast Iron Keto
Keto Cheeseburger Helper
This family friendly meal is a low carb version of the traditional recipe kids adore. Swapping noodles for cabbage combined with ground beef seasoned with paprika, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and tomato paste & topped with a delicious cheese sauce this recipe contains only 3.8 net carbs (vs. 26 in the original!) Ready to serve in 45 minutes! Get the recipe on Hey Keto Mama
Low Carb Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Chicken breasts, turnips, red bell pepper, buffalo sauce & seasonings create an easy sheet pan dinner everyone will love! Ready in 45 minutes from start to finish with 6.6 net carbs per serving. Get the details on Keto Diet App
Keto Chili Dog Pot Pie Casserole
No, I’m not kidding-this is a REAL RECIPE that hits the ball out of the park every time! This keto family dinner recipe does take a bit of prep time (make stovetop chili & a batch of low carb cheddar biscuit dough) but it is SO worth the effort! And you may have leftovers:) Get the details on Peace, Love And Low Carb
Easy Chicken Fajita Bake
Boneless chicken breasts, taco seasoning, red, green, & yellow bell peppers, red onion, olive oil & shredded cheese create a flavorful recipe that’s ready in 45 minutes. Get the details on The Pinning Mama
Keto Crispy Pork & Noodle Stir Fry
Sweet, salty, crunch & chewy! This quick stir fry covers all the bases & is ready to serve in 18 minutes! Get the recipe on I Breathe I’m Hungry
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
Everyone loves this quick and easy recipe with 1 net carb that uses only 7 simple ingredients- ready in 20 minutes! Get the recipe on Wholesome Yum
Need More Keto Recipes? You Have Options!
I’ve lost 145 pounds on the keto diet and maintained that weight loss for six years – these meal plans and recipes helped me a TON.
Shout Out To Tastaholics Weekly Meal Plans & Keto In Five cookbooks!
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Each collection offers 30 breakfasts, 30 lunches, 30 dinners & 30 desserts with only five ingredients & 5 net carbs! They provide all the macro info for you – which makes life so much easier!
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