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    Published: Jan 2, 2020 ·Updated: Jan 5, 2022 by Sabra · 1 Comment

    Best Low Carb Family Dinner Recipes

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    These low carb family dinners are sure to please all the picky eaters in your family! Best of all they are easy to make and most require no uncommon ingredients!

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    Call me the mean mom, but there is no way that I am making two separate dinners for my family. My family eats what I eat and since I stick to a low carb diet, that means that by default, they do too 🙂

    Whether you are the mean mom like me, or just interested in reducing your family's sugar and carb consumption this is the list for you!

    Looking for complete Keto Family Meal Plans?

    If so, be sure to check out my weekly menu posts some great ideas for and to find some meal plan inspo!

    It's the perfect place for anyone looking to find and share low-carb, keto, or sugar-free family recipes and meal plans.

    How do families eat low carb?

    Some families try to just eliminate excess sugar, while others may be eating a medical ketogenic diet due to epilepsy or other conditions.

    Here are my top 5 easy (and pretty painless) ways to reduce your family's carb intake:

    1. Swap pasta for zucchini noodles, spaghetti squash or my personal favorite - Great Low Carb Bread Company (affiliate) pasta.
    2. Use cauliflower rice or miracle rice (affiliate) in place of traditional white or brown rice. If your family isn't all on board, then try mixing one of these alternatives half and half with regular rice.
    3. Swap Black Soybeans for regular beans in just about any recipe.
    4. Instead of sugar or syrup use lakanto sugar and syrup substitutes.
    5. Buy Keto or low carb bread or tortillas instead of regular bread. Almost every grocery store carries at least one low carb bread option and most of them are surprisingly good!

    Keto Mexican Chicken and Cauliflower Rice

    This easy low carb chicken recipe is bursting with flavors inspired by traditional Mexican cooking! Keto Mexican Chicken and cauliflower rice all cook in the same skillet as well, so clean up is super fast and easy.

    Upside Down Pizza Casserole | Keto, Gluten Free

    This upside-down pizza casserole is the perfect family-friendly keto dish! It’s so easy to make and can even be prepped ahead of time for a quick weeknight supper!

    Creamy Chicken Taco Soup | Keto, Instant Pot

    This Creamy Chicken Taco Soup is a quick and easy low carb dish that the entire family will love! It only takes a few minutes of hands-on time and can be made in an instant pot or slow cooker! 

    Thai Peanut Curry with Chicken | Keto, Dairy Free

    This Thai Peanut Curry may seem the opposite of kid-friendly. But if there is one thing that my kids will eat almost without question, it's peanut butter! This Chicken dish is incredibly delicious and completely keto-friendly. As a bonus, it is crazy easy to make!

    TIP: If you have a family member with a peanut allergy you can swap sunbutter for the peanut butter in this recipe!

    Loaded Cauliflower Casserole with Chicken

    This loaded cauliflower casserole has all the flavors of a traditional loaded baked potato with just a fraction of the carbs! With the addition of chicken, this classic side dish is transformed into a complete meal.

    Low Carb Cajun Chicken "Pasta" | Keto, 30 Minute Meal

    This low carb Cajun chicken “Pasta” is comfort food at it’s finest. Creamy, slightly spicy and full of flavor – all while packing a BIG veggie punch! It comes together quickly and cooks all in one skillet – so clean up is a breeze!

    TIP: If your family isn't a fan of zucchini noodles, you can swap them with shiritaki noodles, or your favorite low carb pasta. If you are just adjusting your family to a low carb diet try using half zucchini pasta, and half whatever pasta they will actually eat 😉

    Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole | Keto, Gluten Free

    This recipe for Kentucky Hot Brown Casserole is comfort food at it’s finest.  It will please your entire family (including picky eaters), but the flavors are impressive enough to serve at dinner parties … maybe with a Derby theme?

    Chicken and Waffles | Keto, Gluten Free

    This recipe for Chicken and Waffles is the stuff dreams are made of! With only 4.5 net carbs, it's completely keto-friendly and gluten-free. It makes the perfect breakfast, but an even better breakfast for supper!

    Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops | Keto, Gluten Free

    This recipe for Crispy Air Fryer Pork Chops is the perfect quick supper that the entire family will love. Have it on the table in less than 30 minutes from start to finish, plus clean up is a breeze! Follow the recipe as directed, or try changing it up with your favorite seasonings to make it your own!

    and don't worry if you you don't have an air fryer, the recipe also includes instructions for baking in the oven as well!

    Hamburger Steaks and Gravy | Keto

    These hamburger steaks with gravy are the perfect low carb and frugal comfort food! They are so easy to make and with only 1 total carb per serving, you can feel good about making them a regular on your meal plan!

    TIP: Be sure to serve these with my mashed cauliflower! It is the best-mashed potato substitute you'll find. And, if you are just trying to ease your family into lower-carb eating you can mix in some instant mashed potato flakes to totally camouflage the cauliflower. Over time, you should be able to slowly reduce the amount of potato flakes that you use.

    Keto Fried Fish

    This Keto Fried Fish is seriously delicious! Eat it as is, or serve it on your favorite low carb bun with some tartar sauce for a delicious fish sandwich! You won’t believe that it’s low carb, gluten-free and paleo-friendly!

    Be sure to serve it with my keto hush puppies and low carb coleslaw for a complete meal!

    Homemade Frozen Pizza

    Who doesn't love pizza? This homemade frozen pizza will become a staple on your keto diet. These pizzas are super easy to make and they make a great quick meal that the whole family will love!

    Chicken Adobo | Keto, Paleo

    Enjoy this Chicken Adobo with some cauliflower rice for the perfect low carb, and Paleo-friendly meal. Not only is it nutritious, but it’s also completely kid-friendly and budget-friendly! 

    Low Carb Crispy Chicken Tenders

    Everyone loves Chicken Tenders. They are a delicious comfort food and a staple of childhood. These Low Carb Crispy Chicken Tenders are so flavorful PLUS they are completely mess-free and ready in less than 30 minutes from start to finish!

    Korean Ground Beef | Keto, Paleo

    This recipe for Korean Ground Beef is a winner on all fronts. Not only is it delicious, it’s also low carb, paleo and cooks in about 15  minutes from start to finish!

    Keto Mongolian Beef | Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

    This Keto Mongolian Beef is the perfect family-friendly, set it and forget it meal for the instant pot or slow cooker. It goes great with cauliflower rice, broccoli or even shirataki noodles.

    Keto Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

    Enjoy these tasty Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce as a stand-alone meal, over a bed of zoodles sprinkled with some crumbled feta cheese or share them as an appetizer at parties.

    Chicken, Broccoli, & "Rice" Casserole | Keto, Low Carb

    This recipe for low carb Chicken, Broccoli, and “Rice” Casserole is about to become one of your go-to keto meals! It’s delicious comfort food that your entire family will love! 

    Homemade Meatballs

    Meatballs are a staple in my house. They are so easy to make and they freeze and reheat really well making them perfect for meal prep and great for busy nights (AKA every night 😉)

    TIP: Be sure to try them with my homemade low carb marinara sauce!

    Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Soup | Keto, Crock Pot

    Try this super easy recipe for Chicken Broccoli Alfredo soup, for a quick set it and forget it meal that the entire family will love! 

    Keto Southern Style Meatloaf

    This Keto Southern Style Meatloaf is a low carb version of the classic comfort food. It has all the flavor that you would expect in this southern staple, with none of the carbs! 

    Keto Maple Dijon Chicken

    This recipe is one of my favorite dishes. You won’t believe how easy it is to make this delicious recipe for Keto Maple Dijon Chicken. It’s a great dish that the entire family will love!

    Low Carb Jambalaya

    This low carb version of a classic Jambalaya is so packed with flavor that you won’t even miss the rice. It’s easy to make and cooks in a single skillet, so clean up takes no time at all.

    Air Fryer Keto Fried Chicken | Paleo, Gluten Free

    Enjoy this low carb twist on the classic southern staple with ease using an air fryer. This Air Fryer Fried Chicken is a keto recipe that the whole family will love!

    Coconut Shrimp with Pina Colada Dipping Sauce | Keto, Gluten Free

    These Crispy Coconut Shrimp are the perfect low carb appetizer or meal, serve them with pina colada dipping sauce for the perfect combination! 

    Keto Friendly Chicken Lexington Bake

    Grilled chicken breast topped with ham and melted provolone cheese and served over cauliflower rice pilaf makes for a simple, low carb meal that the entire family will love!

    Healthy Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets | Keto

    This twist on a classic shrimp scampi can be made in the oven, grill, or even over a campfire for a delicious and low carb meal in a packet! Best of all you can prepare these healthy shrimp foil packets in just 30 minutes!

    Keto Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

    This keto poppyseed chicken casserole is an easy and delicious dish that the entire family will love. Serve it as is or over cauliflower rice or steamed broccoli for a complete meal!

    Keto Chicken Pot Pie

    This keto chicken pot pie is pure comfort food! The crust is unbelievably flaky, and the filling is to die for. It’s also freezer-friendly, so do yourself a favor and make two – one for now and one for later!

    Keto Meatball Sub Muffins | Gluten Free

    Keto Meatball sub muffins are perfect as an appetizer or main course. They will please keto and non-keto folk alike and can even be frozen making them super convenient and easy to keep on hand.

    Low Carb Sesame Chicken

    This recipe for low carb sesame chicken will squash your cravings for Chinese take-out and you’ll love how easy and quick it is to make!

    Easy Sheet Pan Fajitas

    These easy sheet pan fajitas are the weeknight supper that your family has been waiting for! With just a handful of ingredients and almost infinite ways to customize them, this recipe is sure to make the entire family happy!

    Low Carb Tuna Casserole

    This low carb take on the classic Tuna Casserole from your childhood is so tasty you won’t even miss the pasta. Tuna, peas, and cauliflower smothered in a cheesy sauce baked to perfection with a crispy topping is the comfort food we all need! 

    Bacon Cheeseburger Dippers

    These bacon cheeseburger dippers are the perfect low carb and healthy lunch for kids and adults alike! Customize them with your favorite toppings or dipping sauces for a tasty meal that anyone will love!

    Salmon Patties | Healthy, Low Carb

    Enjoy these healthy salmon patties made from canned salmon and a few other basic ingredients. They are keto-friendly and gluten-free plus they freeze really well so they are great for meal prep or batch cooking!

    Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

    These easy baked chicken parmesan meatballs are the perfect low carb supper! Serve them by themselves or over your favorite pasta or pasta substitute for a delicious meal

    Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

    This instant pot pork tenderloin is so easy and delicious! The pork comes out tender and perfectly cooked with an irresistible sauce. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight supper or a fancy dinner party!

    Low Carb Crack Chicken Quiche

    This low carb quiche is packed with so much flavor that no one will believe that it’s actually healthy! Cheesy chicken, bacon, and eggs make this the perfect keto breakfast or dinner!

    Crockpot Smoked Sausage and Cheesy Cauliflower

    This slow-cooker smoked sausage dinner is the perfect weeknight comfort food.

    Blackened Chicken Tenders

    Packed with flavor and just the right level of heat, these blackened chicken tenders make a delicious quick dinner and are a perfect addition to a weekly meal prep.

    Sheet Pan Stir Fry with Chicken

    This sheet pan stir fry chicken dish is a quick and healthy meal that the entire family will love! Ready in just 30 minutes with only about 10 minutes of hands-on time, dinner will be ready in no time.

    Low Carb Pork Chops and Cauliflower Rice

    This one-pan dish is the perfect low carb pork chop meal for the entire family. Caramelized onions and chopped mushrooms give such a delicious flavor to the cauliflower rice and blend perfectly with the tender pork chops.

    Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables

    This easy Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin is the perfect healthy dinner with delicious roasted carrots and Brussels sprouts. The entire meal is roasted on one sheet pan so clean up takes no time at all.

    Baked Chicken Alfredo Casserole {Includes Low Carb Option}

    This baked chicken Alfredo casserole is made with chicken, a delicious and creamy parmesan cheese sauce, and low-carb pasta or even broccoli for a delicious meal that the entire family will love!

    Now that you have some great keto dinner ideas, be sure to check out these family-friendly low carb side dish recipes:

    • The BEST Ever Mashed Cauliflower
    • Low Carb Coleslaw
    • Low Carb Fried Okra
    • Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
    • Mexican Street Corn Salad
    • Keto Corn Pudding
    • Slow Cooker Cauli Mac
    • Green Beans Almondine
    • Zucchini Tots
    • Sheet Pan Loaded Cauliflower
    • Low Carb Pea Salad
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