If your weeknights are chaotic but you still want dinners that feel real (read: cheesy, saucy, crunchy, cozy), this 7-day low carb dinner plan has your back. You’ll rotate through casseroles, an air-fryer dinner, a skillet meal, and a fast Instant Pot soup, so you’re not eating “sad chicken” seven nights in a row. Bonus: several of these are explicitly meal-prep friendly and reheat like a dream.
Why You’ll Love These Low Carb Dinners
- Fast dinners are built in. Several recipes land around the 20–35 minute range (hello, Instant Pot + easy casseroles).
- Leftovers aren’t an afterthought. Multiple dishes store well for 3–4 days, and a few freeze beautifully.
- Low carb without feeling restrictive. You’re getting big comfort-food flavors (enchiladas, chicken parm, cordon bleu) with carbs kept in check.
- Variety across the week. Soup night, casserole night, air fryer night, skillet night. You’ll achieve that same low carb and easy dinner goal with different flavor vibes.
You’ll love this lineup because it makes low-carb dinners feel easy, comforting, and genuinely crave-worthy without turning your week into a nonstop cooking marathon.
Quick Look: Your 7 Day Dinner Recipes
- Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole– A dump-and-cook pressure cooker dinner you finish with a quick broil for bubbly cheese. It’s designed to be low carb (11 net carbs/serving), and it’s ready fast (about 25 minutes total).
- Keto Sausage and Broccoli– This is your “I cannot cook tonight, but I refuse to order takeout again” meal. It’s a quick skillet situation (about 20 minutes total) with a simple ingredient list and macro-friendly nutrition (11g carbs/serving).
- Air Fryer Greek Chicken Skewers– Bright, garlicky, lemon-oregano chicken with that lightly charred edge without firing up the grill. Total time is about 50 minutes, including marinating, and it’s very low carb (3g carbs/serving).
- Keto Chicken Parmesan– Classic comfort, low carb style. It’s air-fried chicken with melty cheese over a low carb marinara. This dinner is around 8 net carbs/serving. It’s also a solid leftovers meal. Keep the sauce separate so the coating stays crisp if you plan on having leftovers.
- Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole– A cozy, creamy bake that uses rotisserie chicken to keep things quick. This recipe is low carb (8 net carbs/serving) and it’s quick (about 25 minutes total). It’s also a great make-ahead option.
- Instant Pot Sausage Kale Soup (Keto Zuppa Toscana–style)– Hearty, creamy soup vibes without the potatoes. This one uses cauliflower and kale, and it’s made to reheat well. Total time is about 20 minutes, and it has around 8g carbs/serving.
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole– All the ham + Swiss comfort with a super simple “layer and bake” approach. It’s explicitly low carb (4 net carbs/serving) and fast (about 35 minutes total). Plus, it’s freezer-friendly.
Can I Swap Out The Proteins?
Yes, you can usually swap proteins in these recipes as long as you match the texture the dish needs and adjust cook time. Just keep in mind that the macros for different cuts of protein will vary.
Chicken can often be replaced with turkey, pork, or cooked sausage, and Italian sausage can be swapped with chicken sausage, turkey sausage, or ground meat (just watch added sugars in sausages).
Skewers and chicken parmesan are a bit less forgiving because they rely on specific cooking and structure, but you can still use chicken thighs instead of breasts, or try pork cutlets for the parmesan-style meal, just cook to a safe internal temperature and keep pieces similar in thickness so they finish evenly.
Make Your Shopping List
Odds are you have a well-stocked spice cabinet and a few staples in your fridge, and won’t need most of the items listed below. Any corners you can cut to reduce food waste and minimize cost are always encouraged.
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Double-check the quantities of the items needed (for example: weight of meat, quantity of rotisserie chickens, fresh produce volume) before checking out, as the amounts do not always add to the cart correctly.
This Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole is a quick, comforting low carb/keto chicken casserole made with rotisserie chicken, broccoli, and a rich, cheesy cream sauce, and finished with a crunchy almond-Parmesan topping. It comes together in under 30 minutes and clocks in at about 8 net carbs per serving, making it an easy weeknight dinner or meal-prep staple.
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This Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole is a fast, family-friendly low carb dinner that delivers all the bold enchilada flavor without the hassle of rolling tortillas, and then finishes with a quick broil for bubbly, browned cheese. It’s done in about 25 minutes and comes in at only 11 net carbs per serving, making it an easy weeknight or meal-prep win.
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This Instant Pot Low Carb Italian Sausage Kale Soup is a creamy, hearty keto Zuppa Toscana–style soup made with Italian sausage, kale, and cauliflower as a low-carb swap for potatoes. It’s ready in about 20 minutes, and it stores up to 4 days plus freezes well. It’s perfect for meal prep and cozy weeknight dinners.
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This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is an easy, family-friendly keto/low carb dinner that layers cooked chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese into a creamy, melty bake with minimal prep. It’s ready in about 35 minutes total and comes in at only 4 net carbs per serving, making it a perfect weeknight comfort-food meal that still fits your goals.
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These Air Fryer Greek Chicken Skewers are a fast, flavorful, low carb Greek chicken souvlaki-style dinner made with a simple olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano marinade for juicy chicken with a lightly charred finish. They take about 50 minutes total (including marinating) and store well for 3–4 days, making them perfect for easy weeknight meals and meal prep.
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This Keto Chicken Parmesan is a quick, crispy air fryer chicken parmesan recipe that delivers classic Italian comfort with a low-carb almond-flour breading and melty cheese over homemade low-carb marinara. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and has only 8 net carbs per serving, making it an easy weeknight keto dinner.
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This Keto Sausage and Broccoli is a quick, one-pan low carb dinner that turns simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. Think smoky sausage, tender broccoli, and a little butter for richness. It’s ready in 20 minutes and comes in at 11g carbs per serving, making it an easy weeknight keto staple.
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If you’ve been searching for a 7-day low carb dinner plan that’s actually doable on busy weeknights, this recipe lineup makes it simple to stay on track without sacrificing comfort-food flavor. From cheesy casseroles and crisp chicken parmesan to hearty sausage-kale soup and bright Greek skewers, you’ll have a full week of easy low carb dinners that reheat well, freeze well, and keep you from falling into the takeout trap.
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