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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » Easy Keto Meals 5 Ingredients or Less! 25 Low Carb Entrees

    Easy Keto Meals 5 Ingredients or Less! 25 Low Carb Entrees

    5 Ingredient RecipesLow Carb & Keto RecipesTrim Healthy Mama Recipes

    Published: Apr 8, 2018 by Taryn

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    As a busy mom of 6, I try to keep ingredient lists short for dinner time. Many of these Easy Keto Meals with 5 Ingredients or less are staples in my house. If you are looking for recipes for some easy keto recipes for dinners or an easy keto lunch this is a great place to start!

    Easy Keto Meals 5 Ingredients or Less - Over 25 Low Carb Recipes

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    If you are running out of low carb recipes to try and keto dinner recipe ideas I have you covered! I put together and extensive list of recipes from my own test kitchen and those of some blogger friends.

    Here are my favorite easy keto recipes for beginners:

    1.

    Stuffed Chicken with Asparagus & Bacon: My Stuffed Chicken with Asparagus & Bacon has only 3 ingredients and a 5-minute preparation but it will impress your dinner company time after time. Out of all these easy keto dinners, this may be my favorite. You can't beat 3 ingredients!

    asparagus stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon cut in half to show layers on a white plate - one of the easy keto recipes featured in this post

    2.
    Stuffed Sausage: This one has only 3 ingredients but tons of flavor! Serve with a side of zucchini noodles for a keto perfect meal.
    overhead view of Stuffed Italian sausage in a casserole dish
    3.
    5 Minute Low Carb Chicken Nuggets: My Keto Chicken Nuggets have only 5 ingredients and take about 5 minutes to prepare. They freeze well, travel well, and taste delicious!
    pile of low carb chicken nuggets on a white plate close up
    4.
    Sausage Kale Soup with Mushroom by Low Carb Yum: Only 5 ingredients (excluding salt and pepper) for this easy keto dinner recipe!
    Easy sausage kale soup with mushrooms
    5.
    White Lasagna Stuffed Peppers: These White Lasagna Stuffed Peppers take an easy dinner staple to a whole new level. With only 5 ingredients and a very simple preparation, they are a great easy keto meal for a busy night.
    White Lasagna Stuffed Peppers and roasted cherry tomatoes in a glass pie plate on a wood surface
    6.
    Low Carb Steakhouse Burger by Low Carb Maven: Best tasting burger recipe you will ever make! I bet your friends will ask you for the recipe.
    Low carb bunless burger on tomato, red onion and lettuce on a plate topped with BBQ sauce and caramelized onions.
    7.
    Creamy Basil Baked Sausage: If you are looking for an easy ketogenic diet dinner idea my Creamy Basil Baked Sausage should be on the menu. With only five ingredients and a five minute prep time, it is perfect when you are crunched for time. One of my best easy keto recipes for beginners.
    easy keto recipes baked sausage in pesto sauce in casserole dish
    8.
    Low Carb Pork Medallions by That's Low Carb: These Low Carb Pork Medallions are crazy easy to make with just three ingredients and the flavor is excellent! Almost zero net carbs.
    Low Carb Pork Medallions Recipe
    9.
    Easy Mozzarella & Pesto Chicken Casserole: This keto friendly Easy Mozzarella & Pesto Chicken Casserole has only 5 ingredients and mixes up in 5 minutes. It is a great weeknight dinner. I used chicken I had cooked, cubed, and frozen and no one could even tell.
    mozzarella & pesto chicken casserole topped on zucchini noodles on a plate set net to a platter of more zucchini noodles and casserole dish
    10.
    Spinach and Bacon Salad by Nana's Little Kitchen: This BLT in a bowl has been enjoyed at potlucks for over 40 years and I have been asked for the recipe many times. All of the ingredients can be prepared ahead and should be mixed together when you’re ready to serve it.
    salad in a bowl and cutting board with ingredients
    11.
    Keto Taco Casserole: Tacos are one of our all time favorite easy keto recipes in my house. With only 5 ingredients and a 5 minute prep time, it is an easy keto dinner lifesaver on busy weeknights. You can use ground turkey or ground beef as the base in this. Serve with your favorite toppings like avocados and sour cream. And I even had a friend make this for us after my last baby! Great fit in a keto lifestyle.
    a fork scooping some of the keto taco casserole
    12.
    Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders: Craving keto fried chicken but don't want to spend hours making it? These easy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tenders are a nice alternative and only take a few simple ingredients like chicken, mayo, and parmesan cheese. My kids love them!
    tongs placing a garlic Parmesan chicken tender onto a plate of more chicken tenders and a side of green beans
    13.
    Keto Egg Loaf: This Broccoli & Cheddar Keto Bread Recipe is a great breakfast, lunch, side dish, or snack. It mixes up in 5 minutes and has only 5 ingredients plus salt. It is nut free, grain free, gluten-free, and a THM S. It also reheats well on busy mornings.
    pan fried slices of keto egg loaf next to bacon

    Even More Easy Keto Recipes

    14.
    Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders with Ranch Dip: This is one of my favorite easy ketosis friendly meals. The main part of it, the bacon wrapped chicken tenders, have just two ingredients. They take less than 5 minutes to prep and making the dip also takes less than 5 minutes. A perfect easy keto recipes for beginners.
    close up on bacon wrapped chicken tenders next to a small dish of ranch dip
    15. Barbecue Chicken - Who can resist a tender, juicy piece of bbq chicken? Not me! One of my standard last-minute keto dinner ideas is to dump some chicken thighs into the Instant Pot with seasonings. My kids gobble it up every time.
    white platter piled high with bbq chicken thighs
    16.
    Chicken al Forno with Vodka Sauce & Fresh Mozzarella: Chicken al Forno with Vodka Sauce & Fresh Mozzarella has only 5 ingredients and a 5 minute prep time. And this delicious keto dinner can be on the table in about thirty minutes. Can’t beat that!
    a spoon lifting up chicken with cheese stringing down
    17.
    Easy Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust by Wholesome Yum: An easy low carb cauliflower pizza crust made with just 3 ingredients will make you look forward to pizza night.
    pepperoni pizza on a baking pan
    18.
    Stuffed Pork Chops: Stuffed pork chops with only 5 ingredients and a 5 minute prep time that taste delicious? You’ve come to the right place! These garlic rubbed pork chops stuffed with spinach and provolone were a winner with my family and one the easiest keto dinner recipes ever.
    stuffed pork chop cut in half on a plate with zucchini
    19.
    Baked Shrimp: Tired of chicken? Make this sheet pan baked shrimp for a nice change of pace! And then try my Keto Shrimp Scampi.
    Shrimp, garlic and cherry tomatoes on a sheet pan from above
    20.
    Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup: What does a girl do when her Costco sized bag of fresh broccoli half freezes in the fridge? Make low carb keto broccoli soup! This came out so well that I needed to share it with you.
    close up shot of keto broccoli cheese soup topped with bacon and cheese

    21.

    Meat Lover Pizza Cups by Northern Nester: These Meat-Lover Pizza Cups are essentially the very best parts of a pizza scraped off into a tasty little low-carb bowl! A fast and easy THM S.

     mini muffin pan pizzas in pan
    22.
    Fresh Tomato Basil Soup: This beautiful creamy Tomato Basil Soup uses garden fresh tomatoes and only four other ingredients. The taste is restaurant quality but it is as easy as using a blender.
    white bowl of tomato basil soup garnished with fresh basil leaves
    23.
    Ranch Yogurt Marinade for Grilled Chicken: This is one of our favorite marinades for grilled chicken. My Ranch Yogurt Marinade has only 5 ingredients and gives the chicken a ton of flavor.
    grilled ranch chicken tenders up close
    24.
    Easy Cheesy Bacon Chicken: Bacon smells like Heaven. I love the smell of it wafting through the house. I’ve made this Cheesy Bacon Chicken twice for company in the last month to rave reviews so I thought I should share the love. With only 5 ingredients and a 5-minute preparation, you will feel the bacon love in no time!
    keto bacon wrapped chicken with green beans and cauliflower on a white plate
    25.
    5 Minute 5 Ingredient Baked Pesto Chicken: Pesto sauce is one of my favorite condiments. It is perfect for quick meals like my 5 Minute 5 Ingredient Baked Pesto Chicken. Pesto packs a lot of flavor in a small package. At the end of the summer I’ll make a batch but normally I just buy it. This is excellent on top of cauliflower rice.
    slice of Baked Pesto Chicken on white plate with fork. Topped with Basil leaves
    26.
    Pizza Chicken Casserole: I know you are thinking, “What is pizza chicken? Who puts chicken on pizza?” But… pizza chicken is what my kids call chicken parmesan. This combines the flavors of creamy casseroles with the flavors of chicken parmesan. It is one of our favorite Easy Keto Meals with 5 Ingredients or Less. Give my Pizza Chicken Casserole a try. I’m sure your family will love it too whether they are on a keto diet or not!
    keto chicken pizza casserole from above
    27.
    Keto Chicken Tacos - This easy slow cooker meal has only a handful of ingredients but infinite flavor!
    Close up of a keto chicken tacos drizzled in sour cream and topped with cilantro

    Make sure to come back and let me know which Easy Keto Meals with 5 Ingredients or less is your favorite!

    For some other easy dinner with just a few more ingredients try my Keto Chili and Stuffed Bell Peppers.

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    Comments

    1. Jenn says

      March 11, 2022 at 10:11 am

      This is just the round-up I've been looking for! Thank you for the fantastic collection of keto meals!

      Reply
    2. Wendy says

      January 04, 2020 at 10:14 pm

      Definitely the tomato basil soup. It's making me drool! I also have 5 children, so I appreciate these recipes ☺️

      Reply
    3. Priya Dogra says

      November 01, 2019 at 3:42 am

      Oh Yum! I can’t choose one. This list is really a good recipe book for a foodie like me, includes easy recipes, and so many flavors. But Still, I am starting it with Stuffed Chicken with Asparagus & Bacon. I am going to make it this weekend.

      Reply
    4. Patricia says

      November 15, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Absolutely love your recipes, thank you so much for being kind enough to share them.

      Reply
    5. Holly says

      October 12, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      These recipes are amazing! So easy and so many flavors. Thank you for sharing these recipes ❤️

      Reply
    6. Kitty Kleinhuizen says

      July 26, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Thank you so much for these! Been looking for easy keto recipes that i can throw together after work, yet still keep the comfort-food feel. Can't wait to try them, and maybe fool my husband into thinking he's not on a diet!

      Reply
    7. Kristi Beise says

      July 08, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      I have been on Atkins many times and always gain back. I’m switching to Leto but need recipes that are not all protein. Help!!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        July 08, 2018 at 5:50 pm

        Hi Kristi, most of my recipes are keto friendly. If you just put keto in the search bar you'll get some great options 😀

        Reply

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