Dinner time after New Year's may mean trying to stay on your new diet. These 25 easy, family-friendly, low-carb recipes will help you stick to the diet, without having to make a separate dinner for the rest of the family!
I know it's January, and you're holding on chile! Trying to keep that New Year's resolution to get that summer bod is hard when it's cozy soup season and the gym has lines for the treadmill.
I'm here for you, honey. I pulled together this list of 25 cozy yet low carb recipes that will still give you that comfort for winter, keep you on track with your New Year, New Me, and is family-friendly for the kiddos to enjoy.
Looking for more cozy recipes? I got a ton of soups and stews that are sure to warm your stomach!
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25 Easy Low Carb Dinners that the Whole Family will Love!
Dinner time after New Year's may mean trying to stay on your new diet. These 25 easy, family-friendly, low-carb recipes will help you stick to the diet, without having to make a separate dinner for the rest of the family! From creamy stuffed chicken recipes, low carb lasagna, fresh tuna poké bowls, and more, you'll be able to stay on diet and feed the kids!
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
Ahi tuna poke bowls are a fresh, fast, and filling take on the Hawaiian dish with rice, veg, and a spicy mayo drizzle. Sub cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly, filling poke bowl!
Easy Zucchini Lasagna
This low carb recipe will give you ALL the feels of classic lasagna – but with less guilt by using zucchini noodles. Layers of garlic-y flavor, fresh basil, and so much cheesy goodness. This recipe is soo delicious you won’t even miss using pasta!
Baked Keto Coconut Shrimp Recipe
See how to make coconut shrimp in the oven! Swap the deep-fried version for this healthy baked coconut shrimp. This keto coconut shrimp recipe has just 6 ingredients and 5 grams net carbs.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Tender chicken and fresh veggies baked to perfection on one pan! Drizzle with dairy-free Avocado Sauce and serve with tortillas, cauliflower rice, on top of a salad or wrapped up in a lettuce wrap for low carb!
Keto Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Keto Chicken Pot Pie has chicken and veggies in a creamy gravy, topped with gluten-free fluffy biscuits. It’s easy, hearty and super comforting!
Whole30 Easy Steak Fajitas
These Whole30 easy steak fajitas are quick to make and full of so much flavor. In fact, you’ll only need one pan to make this healthy and filling meal, and it’s also paleo, low carb & Whole30 compliant.
Pan Roasted Indian Spiced Chicken
Flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth chicken roasted with Indian spices, onion and tomato mix. Perfect for a quick summer family meal or special occasions, too. Serve with Indian Naan/Bread/Dinner Rolls or Grain of choice (rice/quinoa, etc).
Simple Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice (Egg and Soy Free)
This Simple Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice is a quick, one-pot dinner that can be made in under 30 minutes and it’s very affordable – less than $2.50 per serving. Plus its paleo and free of gluten, soy, eggs, and peanuts!
Instant Pot (or Slow Cooker) Low-Carb Southwestern Beef Stew
You’ll love this Instant Pot (or Slow Cooker) Low-Carb Southwestern Beef Stew with tomatoes, olives, and chiles and a touch of lime! We also used a little cauliflower rice to thicken the stew.
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Citrus-Chipotle Glaze
A little sweet heat does wonderful things for Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Citrus-Chipotle Glaze! A blend of citrus juices (and their zest), the smoky heat of chipotle en adobo, cumin, garlic, and olive oil make a flavorful glaze for your favorite vegetables, and of course, the chicken thighs.
Quick Steak & Cheese Quesadillas
A quick and easy meal that will please the whole family!
Coconut Chickpea Curry
This easy, fragrant and creamy coconut chickpea curry is not only a delicious plant-based meal but packed full of veggies.
Slow Cooked Beef Tinga
Some days it is just so easy to turn on the slow cooker in the morning and have an effortless dinner! The traditional spices make this beef tinga shine.
Keto Meat Lovers Pizza Casserole
Whether your whole family is doing keto or not…everyone will enjoy the savory marinara sauce topped with cheesy goodness! This one-skillet Keto pizza casserole will not disappoint with its zesty Italian sausage, ground beef and pepperoni.
Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Chicken Thighs
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese with Chicken Thighs and Spinach is an one-pan dish made in 30 minutes, perfect as a keto, low carb, and gluten-free family meal
Chili with Butternut Squash
This low-carb Chili with Butternut Squash is a hearty upgrade to classic meaty chili that fits Paleo, Keto, Low-FODMAP, and Whole30 diets.
Thai Coconut Shrimp Soup
Thai coconut shrimp soup is what some people might call, Asian comfort food. Spicy, rich, curry-based broth, with fresh shrimp, and vegetables.
Steak and Eggs, Diner-Style
This classic Steak and Eggs at home is a quick, easy, and hearty brunch meal or breakfast-for-dinner dish using New York strip steaks and sunny side up eggs.
Pistachio Crusted Air Fryer Salmon
Pistachio Crusted Salmon is made in the air fryer in less than 10 minutes! It’s crispy and full of flavor, basically the best air fryer salmon recipe ever.
Fried Boneless Pork Chops {with creamy mustard sauce}
These fried boneless pork chops are prepared in one pan (in under 30 minutes) along with leek, garlic, cranberries, and a creamy mustard sauce. So comforting and delicious!
Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken
You’ll love this easy, one-pan recipe for Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken. It’s lightly seared on the outside, stuffed with broccoli and cheddar cheese, and finished in the oven. The best part? It’s ready in 30 minutes or less.
Low Carb Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken with Cauliflower
Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken with Cauliflower is a delicious low carb, gluten-free one-pan meal. Seared chicken in a creamy sauce flavored with lemon and fresh thyme make this a main dish the whole family will love.
Crispy Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
Instant Pot Carnitas are tender, crispy, and delicious, made in less than an hour in your electric pressure cooker!
Har Lok Cantonese Dry Fry Prawns
Learn how to prepare this iconic easy 15-minutes Cantonese (Chinese) dry fry prawns with sweet and sour sauce using common everyday Chinese pantry sauces.
Chicken Cacciatore (Pollo alla Cacciatore)
Chicken Cacciatore is a famous Italian dish, but this recipe is the real deal. Call it a one-pan chicken dinner, it’s fabulous!

Eden Westbrook is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind Sweet Tea and Thyme. A classically trained chef, Eden has inspired home cooks into the kitchen with cultural comfort foods, easy family-friendly eats and sweets, and glorious spreads for date night and entertaining since 2015.
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