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50 Simple Keto Chicken Breast Recipes

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Finding easy keto chicken breast recipes is one of the simplest ways to stay consistent with a high protein low carb lifestyle. Chicken breast is lean, affordable, and incredibly versatile, making it perfect for the keto diet and for weight loss goals.

a photo collage of four keto recipes with chicken breast

In this collection of simple keto chicken breast recipes, you'll find quick skillet dinners, sheet pan meals, slow cooker favorites, casseroles, soups, and meal prep ideas. Whether you prefer boneless or bone-in chicken, these easy low carb recipes make weeknight dinners simple, filling, and family friendly.

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Low carb tip

Some recipes in this roundup are higher in fat to fit traditional keto macros. If you prefer a higher protein, lower fat approach, simply reduce the cheese or swap for a lighter dairy or nonfat dairy option.

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50 Simple Keto Chicken Breast Recipes

Chicken breast remains one of the best protein choices for keto because it's naturally low carb, high in protein, and easy to cook in bulk. Bake it whole, slice it for salads, or shred it for casseroles and soups. Keeping pre-cooked chicken on hand makes lazy keto meals fast and stress free.

You'll find our most popular high protein low carb chicken breast recipes here, along with delicious keto-friendly ideas from other trusted food bloggers to give you plenty of dinner inspiration.

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Chicken Parm Casserole
An easy keto chicken parmesan casserole with riced cauliflower is an easy 30 minute dinner everyone will love. Made without pasta, this healthy chicken parm casserole recipe is low carb and gluten free too.
Check out this recipe
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green chili casserole
Cottage Cheese Green Chili Chicken Casserole (Keto, Low Carb)
Green chili chicken casserole is truly one of the easiest keto chicken chicken recipes since it doesn't have very many ingredients, it can be on the table in under 30 minutes, and the combo of cheese and green salsa is always a crowd-pleaser.
Check out this recipe
3
skillet chicken alfredo 7 beat alfredo recipe
Chicken Alfredo Without Pasta
An easy skillet chicken alfredo without pasta in just 20 minutes! Make a delicious and creamy keto chicken alfredo recipe with quick pan fried chicken cubes and an easy homemade alfredo sauce. Serve with steamed broccoli or green beans.
Check out this recipe
4
cottage cheese flatbread wrap with chicken caesar
Cottage Cheese Flatbread Recipe
Make our viral cottage cheese flatbread as a chicken Caesar wrap. 332 calories for the flatbread with 29 g of protein and less than 4 net carbs.
Check out this recipe
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chicken enchilada casserole keto after cooking in a skillet with some of the casserole out of the pan
Keto Chicken Enchilada Casserole
A creamy one pan chicken enchilada casserole that cooks in less than 30 mins, PLUS it's a low carb, gluten free, and keto chicken enchilada casserole too.
Check out this recipe
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chicken bacon ranch casserole no pasta healthy casserole recipe 7
Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
A family-friendly and easy chicken bacon ranch casserole (no pasta and no rice) that comes together in 10 minutes and bakes in 20. You'll love this quick gluten-free, low carb, and keto chicken bacon ranch casserole recipe with broccoli.
Check out this recipe
7
chicken divan
Keto Chicken Divan Casserole (Low Carb Chicken Divan)
An easy chicken divan casserole that's low carb, gluten free, and a keto chicken casserole recipe too. This chicken broccoli divan makes for a quick comfort food dinner and includes a yummy curry cream sauce dressing.
Check out this recipe
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bowl of crack chicken soup
Best Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup
Delicious and hearty chicken bacon ranch soup, as known as crack chicken soup, takes the soul satisfying flavors of chicken, bacon, and ranch seasoning and combines it into a one bowl dish your favorite won't be able to get enough of!
Not only is the crack soup gluten free, but it's low carb and keto friendly too.
Check out this recipe
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keto chicken soup recipe
Keto Chicken Noodle Soup (No Noodles)
A low carb keto chicken "noodle" soup recipe with zoodles that cooks in under 30 minutes when you start with a rotisserie chicken. The low carb chicken soup is also paleo and gluten-free. So easy and delicious!
Check out this recipe
10
Best Keto White Chicken Chili
Thick, creamy, and hearty you won't even miss the beans in this simple stovetop creamy keto chicken chili. This technically uses ground chicken but it was too good to skip in this post!
Check out this recipe
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greek salad meal prep bowls combined in meal prep containers for lunches
Greek Salad Bowl with Chicken
Greek chicken salad will seriously become one of your favorite keto chicken breast recipes for lunch or dinner. Combine an easy low carb Greek salad, with homemade or store bought tzatziki sauce, cauliflower rice, and make our simple baked chicken breast recipe for a complete and filling meal.
Check out this recipe
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Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas
Low carb and keto chicken enchiladas makes for a yummy Mexican inspired dinner no one will even know is low carb. The keto enchiladas with low carb tortillas lets you enjoy enchiladas when you're on a keto diet.
Check out this recipe
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fajita bake on a white plate with garnishes
Chessy Fajita Chicken Bake (Low Carb)
One of our favorite keto chicken breast recipes is easy fajita chicken bake when we want a variation from traditional fajitas.
Check out this recipe
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salsa baked chicken in a skillet
Cheesy Baked Salsa Chicken
An easy baked salsa chicken recipe that cooks in less than 30 mins and just has 4 ingredients. This is a healthy gluten free, low carb, and keto salsa chicken recipe too.
Check out this recipe
15
Mexican Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken
Slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken is the easiest way to create super flavorful Mexican-style chicken for tacos, enchiladas, wraps, and more. 3 ingredients you just dump in the pot!
Check out this recipe
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Finished tuscan chicken still in the crock pot.
Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken
Keto Tuscan Chicken in the crock pot is an easy way to make a delicious meal with rich flavors and a creamy sauce. Tuscan chicken is next level with the rustic savory taste of sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Serve with your favorite veggies or pasta it's guaranteed to be a Whole Lotta Yum!
Check out this recipe
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Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
Sheet pan chicken breast with low carb veggies bakes for just 15 minutes and is super simple to change up the ingredients. Not an asparagus fan? Just use broccoli! Don't want tomatoes? use mushrooms in their place.
Sheet pan dinners are a quick and easy one pan meal that are great for meal prepping meals for the week too.
Check out this recipe
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keto chicken cordon bleu after cooking in a round white serving dish
Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
Keto chicken cordon bleu that's so delicious for a special dinner but easy enough to impress the fam any day of the week. Sear the keto chicken breast cutlet in a parm crust, bake to finish and melt the Swiss, then top with a creamy mustard sauce.
Check out this recipe
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keto chicken parmesan in a baking dish with a spatula under one piece of chicken
Keto Parmesan Chicken
A healthy low carb chicken parmesan recipe that first sears the chicken with parmesan to form and crust and then finishes baking with classic chicken parm ingredients. Cooks in less than 30 mins!
Check out this recipe
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boiled chicken breast on the stove in a dutch oven after cooking
Boiled Chicken Breast
Learn how to boil chicken for recipes like casserole, salad, sandwiches are more. Cooking boiled chicken is super fast and easy, no need to buy it pre-cooked anymore!
Check out this recipe
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the baked caprese chicken in a skillet with one chicken breast topped with balsamic and basil on a spatula.
Easy Low Carb Caprese Chicken Bake
Caprese chicken bake is an easy one dish dinner that cooks in 30 minutes with all the Italian flavors of a Caprese salad. Low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free.
Check out this recipe
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low carb green chili chicken bake in a cast iron skilet
Green Chili Chicken Bake
Green chili chicken bake is simple to put together and is mild enough the whole family will love it. With chicken breasts layered with cream cheese, green chili sauce, and shredded cheese, dinner doesn't get much easier. Keto, low carb, and gluten free too
Check out this recipe
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frozen chicken breast air fryer recipe after cooking served sliced on a plate with broccoli and rice
Easy Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Frozen Chicken Breast (From Raw)
Cook chicken breast from frozen in your air fryer in just 20 minutes! No need to worry to defrost it first. Makes for an easy and healthy dinner recipe, just add olive oil, your favorite seasoning, and sauce if desired.
Check out this recipe
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keto parmesan crusted chicken with sauce on a white plate
Parmesan Crusted Chicken (Easy Low Carb Recipe)
Quick and easy parmesan crusted chicken without breading that's keto, low carb, and gluten free. Serve as is, with sauce, or use as a base to make chicken parm. Uses chicken cutlets by cutting chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
Check out this recipe
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baked thin sliced chicken breast on a cutting board
Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast
Healthy and thin chicken breast baked in the oven with a simple seasoning. You'll love this easy chicken recipe for meal prep and to use in other recipes.
Check out this recipe
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boneless skinless chicken breast cooked from frozen in a pressure cooker
Frozen Chicken Breasts in Pressure Cooker (Shredding or Slicing in Recipes)
Easy frozen chicken breasts in an instant pot is the quickest way to make shredded or sliced chicken for your favorite recipes.
Check out this recipe

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

cooked sheet pan fajitas still on the baking sheet.

Our easy baked chicken fajitas on a baking sheet makes for the easiest chicken dinner. Leftovers are great for making fajita salads or wraps for lunches.

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

spinach stuffed chicken easy and healthy chicken recipe

These cheesy spinach-filled baked stuffed chicken breast, have become such a winner in our home since it's easy to customize if you want to give it Greek flavors, wrap them with bacon, or change the type of cheese.

Crock Pot Crack Chicken Breast

1 crack chicken recipe easy and delicious chicken recipe

This keto crockpot bacon ranch chicken is also commonly known as crack chicken casserole and is an amazing blend of bacon, cream cheese, cheese, chicken, ranch seasoning and other goodness.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

1 easy crock pot buffalo chicken dip recipe great for any occasion

Homemade buffalo chicken dip can be a game day appetizer or a meal in its own right since it's so hearty and delicious!

We make it in a crock-pot to make it as easy and hands-off as possible. Serve it with low carb vegetables or with low carb crackers or bread cubes.

Mexican Chicken Soup

Nothing beats the fall and winter blues more than a comforting bowl of soup! These hearty Mexican flavors will be something you'll want to eat year-round. Recipe by Pure Wow

You can leave out the creamy sauce to make this dairy free an lighter.

Cashew Chicken

Having low carb substitutes for when you miss Chinese food makes healthy eating much easier.

This by Keto Connect cooks up in only 15 minutes. Serve with zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or roasted veggies.

Creamy  Chicken Carbonara

keto chicken carbonara is an easy keto chicken breast recipe in a skillet

"Creamy parmesan carbonara chicken is the ultimate twist! Crispy, golden chicken fillets soak up a carbonara inspired sauce for a new chicken recipe loved by the entire family!" ~ Cafe Delites

Pizza Chicken

keto pizza chicken in black meal prep containers

You won't be missing pizza with this simple and delicious keto pizza chicken breast recipe by Meal Prep on Fleek that uses the chicken breast as the crust. Just pile on your favorite pizza toppings!

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

keto chicken breast recipes like creamy parmesan garlic mushroom chicken in a skillet ready to serve

"Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken is ready in just 30 minutes and the parmesan garlic sauce will wow the entire family!  This will become a new favorite! " ~ The Recipe Critic

Chili Con Queso Chicken

on a white plate with con queso sauce

"This chile con queso chicken bake is a one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights. It's an easy chicken dinner that's loaded with Tex Mex flavors and cheese."

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  1. Vic says

    These keto chicken recipes are perfect as I just started doing keto diet this week. Thank you so much for sharing!

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    • WholeLottaYum says

      Thanks Vic! Enjoy!

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