The Big List of 30-Minute Keto Dinner Recipes (2024)

I’m quite sure, the age old question ” what should I make for dinner?” has been a dilemma for families since the dawn of time! Add in limited time, and specific diet and that challenge is taken to another level. Preparing keto meals at home doesn’t have to be complicated though!

This list of more than 40 30-minute keto dinner recipes that can be prepared in 30-minutes or less is sure to kick meal planning blues to the curb. With a variety of recipes that include zucchini pasta, seafood, beef, chicken, and pork, sticking to a keto diet can be easier than ever.

Use this compilation of 30 minute keto dinner recipes to build a base of delicious meals you and your family can keep coming back to.

30 Minute Keto “Pasta” Recipes

Cutting back on carbs can be tricky, especially when pasta is so delicious. You don’t have to completely eliminate pasta meals to stay on your keto diet though. Substitute zucchini noodles (or zoodles,) for traditional flour-based pasta, and keep on enjoying your favorite (and some new!) pasta dishes.

Zucchini Zoodle Aflredo from Wholesome Yum

One Pan Mongolian Beef Zoodles from Life Made Sweeter

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Zucchini Noodles from Eat Well 101

Keto Garlic Gnocchi from The Primitive Palate

Garlic Shrimp Zoodles from Salt & Lavender

Zucchini Pasta with Chicken and Pistachios from Happy Body Formula

Chicken Alfredo with Spaghetti Squash “Noodles” from The Gunny Sack

30 Minute Keto Soup & Stew Recipes

Soups and stews are a great way to enjoy a meal that is both satisfying, and hearty, while easily adhering to keto guidelines.

Chicken Vegetable Soup from Low Carb Maven

30 Minute Keto Fish & Seafood Recipes

Seafood is a great protein alternative to the meats that families typically enjoy in meals at home. Besides offering an excellent source of protein needed in keto diets, seafood offers the added benefit of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals needed for a healthy diet in general.

Easy Baked Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce from Intoxicated on Life

Parmesan Salmon and Veggies from Intoxicated on Life

from Intoxicated on Life

Blackened Salmon with Avocado Salsa from Closet Cooking

Buttered Cod in a Skillet from Valentina’s Corner

Tuna Cakes from I Save A to Z

Shrimp and Sausage Skillet Meal from Paleo Newbie

30 Minute Chicken Recipes

Great in wraps, glazed, or even simply fried, chicken is an excellent source of protein. Since chicken is such a lean meat to cook with, recipes utilizing this ingredient allow for the addition of extra, healthy fats without being too fatty. Cheese, avocado, nuts, coconut oil, and eggs are all fantastic sources of fat that pair well in keto chicken recipes.

Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps from Intoxicated on Life

30 Minute Beef Recipes

A versatile meat that is great in dinner recipes, beef is great in both classic meals and new dishes that your family will love to discover. As a great source of iron and zinc, beef is a satisfying and healthy choice for keto meals.

from Intoxicated on Life

Korean Ground Beef Bowl from Wholesome Yum

Philly Cheese Steak Skillet Dinner from Eating on a Dime

Chili Lime Steak Lettuce Wraps from Life Made Sweeter

Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry from Budget Bytes

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy from I Breathe I’m Hungry

Easy Keto Chili Casserole from Ditch the Carbs

Mexican Zucchini and Beef Skillet from Low Carb Yum

30 Minute Keto Pork Recipes

Pork is another high-protein meat that is great for being an adaptable ingredient used in keto cooking. Pork chops, wraps, and casseroles can all benefit from the variety that pork brings when trying to create a variety of meals.

Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops from Julia’s Album

Pork Chops in Parmesan Cream Sauce from Mom Foodie

Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl from Peace, Love, and Low Carb

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon from Low Carb Maven

Parmesan Dijon Pork Chops from 730 Sage Street