5-Ingredient Keto Recipes: Delicious and Easy Low-Carb Meals

For those embracing a ketogenic lifestyle, simplicity and speed in the kitchen are invaluable. This article provides a collection of easy keto recipes featuring only five ingredients (plus some common staples), perfect for busy individuals and families. These recipes prove that delicious, low-carb meals don't require complicated preparations or extensive ingredient lists.

Quick and Easy Keto Dinners

Taco Skillet

Dinner recipes don’t have to be complicated. This Taco Skillet, which can be called low-carb ground beef fajitas, is made with taco meat, bell peppers, and diced tomatoes. Top with plenty of cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.

Ingredients:

• Ground beef
• Bell peppers
• Yellow onion
• Diced tomatoes
• Cheddar cheese
• Taco seasoning mix

Instructions:

1. In a large non-stick skillet, cook beef, bell peppers, and yellow onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until meat is thoroughly cooked and veggies are tender; drain.
2. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Cook until water is absorbed.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook until liquid is gone.
4. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on and let it melt by covering with a lid.
5. Serve with toppings like sour cream and guacamole.

Creamy Basil Baked Sausage

This keto-friendly dinner idea requires only five ingredients and five minutes of prep time. It is perfect when you are crunched for time.

Ingredients:

• Sausage
• Cream cheese
• Basil
• Tomato sauce
• Mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a baking dish.
2. Bake until sausage is cooked through and cheese is melted.

Easy Mozzarella & Pesto Chicken Casserole

With only 5 ingredients, this recipe mixes up in 5 minutes and is a great weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Pesto
• Mozzarella cheese
• Olive oil
• Cherry tomatoes

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
2. Top with pesto and mozzarella cheese.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and add cherry tomatoes.
4. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.

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.

Read also: Creamy Keto Dessert

Ingredients:

• Chicken tenders
• Mayonnaise
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Coat chicken tenders in the mixture.
3. Bake until chicken is cooked through.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders

The main part of this meal, 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.

Ingredients:

• Chicken tenders
• Bacon

Instructions:

1. Wrap each chicken tender with a slice of bacon.
2. Bake until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through.

BBQ Chicken Thighs

One of the standard last-minute keto dinner ideas is to dump some chicken thighs into the Instant Pot with seasonings.

Ingredients:

• Chicken thighs
• BBQ sauce
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder

Instructions:

1. Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot.
2. Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Cook until chicken is tender.

Chicken al Forno with Vodka Sauce & Fresh Mozzarella

This keto dinner has only 5 ingredients and a 5 minute prep time, and can be on the table in about thirty minutes.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Vodka sauce
• Fresh mozzarella
• Olive oil
• Basil

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
2. Top with vodka sauce and fresh mozzarella.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with basil.
4. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.

Bacon Wrapped Cod

This recipe for bacon wrapped cod is incredible. Even if you aren’t a big fan of fish, you will appreciate how flavorful this dish is.

Ingredients:

• Cod fillets
• Bacon

Instructions:

1. Wrap each cod fillet with bacon slices.
2. Bake until bacon is crispy and cod is cooked through.

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped in Crispy Bacon

Grilled jumbo shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon is a hit recipe that you can serve as a keto appetizer or enjoy as your main dinner.

Read also: Low-Carb Pizza Guide

Ingredients:

• Jumbo shrimp
• Bacon

Instructions:

1. Wrap each shrimp with a bacon slice.
2. Grill until bacon is crispy and shrimp is cooked through.

Sheet Pan Baked Shrimp

Tired of chicken? Make this sheet pan baked shrimp for a nice change of pace!

Ingredients:

• Shrimp
• Olive oil
• Garlic powder
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Spread shrimp on a baking sheet.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake until shrimp is pink and cooked through.

Pomodoro Chicken

Pomodoro Chicken is deliciously tender, juicy, and tangy.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Pomodoro sauce
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Basil

Instructions:

1. Cook chicken breast in a skillet with olive oil and garlic.
2. Add pomodoro sauce and basil.
3. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.

Ranch Yogurt Marinade

This marinade has only 5 ingredients and gives the chicken a ton of flavor.

Ingredients:

• Yogurt
• Ranch seasoning
• Lemon juice
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3. Grill or bake chicken until cooked through.

Baked Pesto Chicken

Pesto packs a lot of flavor in a small package, making it perfect for quick meals.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Pesto

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
2. Spread pesto over the chicken.
3. Bake until chicken is cooked through.

Pizza Chicken Casserole

This combines the flavors of cream cheese with the flavors of chicken parmesan.

Read also: Easy Low-Carb Cheese Crackers

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Cream cheese
• Tomato sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
2. Mix cream cheese and tomato sauce, then spread over the chicken.
3. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
4. Bake until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.

Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken

This roast chicken is a favorite.

Ingredients:

• Whole chicken
• Butter
• Garlic
• Herbs (rosemary, thyme)
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix softened butter with minced garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
2. Rub the butter mixture under the skin of the chicken.
3. Roast until chicken is cooked through.

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

This easy slow cooker meal has only a handful of ingredients but infinite flavor!

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Salsa

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
2. Pour salsa over the chicken.
3. Cook on low until chicken is tender and shreds easily.

Stuffed Chicken with Asparagus & Bacon

This has only 3 ingredients and a 5-minute preparation but it will impress your dinner company time after time.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Asparagus spears
• Bacon slices

Instructions:

1. Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.
2. Stuff with asparagus spears.
3. Wrap each chicken breast with bacon slices.
4. Bake until bacon is crispy and chicken is cooked through.

Keto Chicken Nuggets

These have only 5 ingredients and take about 5 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

• Ground chicken
• Parmesan cheese
• Egg
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Form into nugget shapes.
3. Bake until golden brown and cooked through.

Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

This is an excellent option for a simple weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Spinach
• Ricotta cheese
• Garlic
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.
2. Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff the mixture into the chicken breasts.
4. Bake until chicken is cooked through.

Simple Keto Breakfasts

BLT Breakfast Salad

Ingredients:

• Eggs
• Mixed greens
• Olive oil
• Avocado
• Bacon

Instructions:

1. Soft boil the eggs.
2. Toss mixed greens with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Top with avocado, grape tomatoes, and bacon.
4. Add halved soft-boiled eggs.

Cream Cheese and Coconut Flour Pancakes

Ingredients:

• Eggs
• Cream cheese
• Liquid Stevia
• Coconut flour
• Butter

Instructions:

1. Put all ingredients in a food processor and mix thoroughly.
2. Heat skillet/griddle to medium high and melt butter on pan
3. Pour in batter, make pancakes about 4" wide.
4. Flip when they get puffy.

Keto Snacks and Sides

Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast
• Cream cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• Blue cheese dressing
• Buffalo wing sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees, grease a small baking dish or skillet
2. In a medium bowl mix together the shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese dressing, and wing sauce.
3. Transfer the mixture to the greased dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Serve in baking dish, serve with veggies and pork rinds.

Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Crisps

Ingredients:

• Bacon
• Parmesan cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• Jalapeño pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Combine the parmesan and cheddar cheese in a small bowl.
4. Make 1/4 cup mounds of the cheese mixture on your baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between mounds.
5. Add a few thin slices of Jalapeño and a few bits of bacon.
6. Bake for 7 minutes, until the middle is fully melted and the edges are browned.
7. Set the pan aside and the cheese crisps cool for 5 minutes.

Cauliflower Steaks with Bacon and Blue Cheese

Ingredients:

• Cauliflower
• Bacon
• Blue cheese dressing
• Cheddar cheese
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet.
2. Cut the cauliflower into 1” thick slices.
3. Place the cauliflower steaks on the baking sheet and brush them with olive oil.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Place the bacon slices on the baking sheet along with the cauliflower steaks.
6. Roast the cauliflower steaks and bacon slices for 20 minutes.
7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, place the crispy bacon slices on a plate lined with a paper towel. Crumble the bacon.
8. Put shredded cheddar cheese on top of cauliflower steaks and return to the oven until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
9. Remove the steaks from the oven top with crumbled bacon and drizzle blue cheese dressing on top.

Keto Cornbread

For a bread side dish in a hurry, enjoy this simple 5-ingreident keto cornbread recipe in less than 10 minutes without the fuss of an oven.

Ingredients:

• Almond flour
• Eggs
• Butter
• Baking powder
• Sweetener (erythritol or stevia)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Microwave for a few minutes, or bake in the oven until cooked through.

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