Mac & cheese, lasagna, pot pie — all keto. Warm Up →
I track my protein as closely as my carbs, and honestly it's the macro that makes or breaks whether I feel satisfied or starving two hours later. Every recipe here has at least 20g of protein per serving, and most hit 30g or higher. These are the meals, snacks, and desserts I keep coming back to when I want to stay full without going over on carbs. If you want even more high-protein recipes, my cookbook Protein Packed has 125 of them.
Chicken is the workhorse of high-protein keto cooking. These seven recipes all clear 30g of protein per serving, and most of them are on the table in under 40 minutes.
One skillet, start to finish. Chicken thighs seared and tossed with lupini orzo, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Italian sauce. It tastes like a Tuscan restaurant dish and it fills you up completely.
Chicken cubed, skewered, brushed with a garlic parmesan butter sauce, and air fried until the cheese coating gets gooey and crispy. Check the nutrition card on this one. My family requests these weekly.
Crispy pork panko breading tossed in a spicy, creamy bang bang sauce made with chili garlic sauce and sriracha. I always double the sauce because there's never enough. Ready in 20 minutes flat.
Shredded rotisserie chicken rolled in low-carb tortillas and smothered in a green chile cream sauce. The homemade sauce is the part worth making. It comes together in a saucepan while the oven preheats.
Inspired by Paula Deen's recipe. Chicken chunks and broccoli in a creamy sauce with mushroom soup, mayo, sour cream, and sharp cheddar baked on top. Pure comfort food that packs a serious protein punch.
I figured out a method that keeps the cutlets juicy without pounding them thin. Italian dressing marinade, pork panko breading, and pan fried. Barely any carbs and the protein is off the charts.
Pork panko mixed with sesame seeds for the crust, fried golden, and served with a homemade tonkatsu sauce made from ketchup, Worcestershire, and soy sauce. Japanese comfort food, keto-style.
When chicken gets old, I reach for ground beef, steak, or ham. These recipes pack serious protein and taste like real food, not diet food.
Brown the ground beef, add the seasonings and low-carb noodles, stir in cheese. Seventeen minutes, one pan, and my kids have no idea it's not from a box.
The quesarito is a burrito wrapped inside a quesadilla. I use low-carb tortillas for both layers, fill with seasoned beef and lupini rice, and top with a spicy ranch sauce. Surprisingly filling.
Thinly sliced flank steak seared fast, then tossed with broccoli, cashews, and a sweet-spicy ginger sauce. Served over coconut cauliflower rice. This is my homemade take-out on busy weeknights.
One ingredient does the heavy lifting: apple cider vinegar. Pour it over a ham shank, wrap in foil, and bake for three hours. It comes out fall-off-the-bone tender. I make this for every holiday and it feeds a crowd.
Breaded chicken on low-carb slider buns with fresh mozzarella and garlic butter brushed on top. I bake them until the cheese melts and the buns toast. Great for game day or a quick family dinner.
I gravitate toward bowl meals because everything is in one container and cleanup takes five minutes. These all have 30g+ protein and taste even better the next day.
Shredded rotisserie chicken, celery, carrots, and low-carb noodles in a creamy sauce. All in one skillet, 20 minutes. This is my shortcut when I want chicken noodle comfort without the effort.
A Panera copycat that uses a low-carb rice alternative instead of cauliflower. The broth is buttery and rich with onions, carrots, and celery. It reheats well all week.
Ground beef browned with basil and oregano, simmered in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth with low-carb noodles stirred in at the end. I make a big pot and eat it for lunch all week.
Cottage cheese blended smooth, mixed with pizza sauce and Italian seasoning, then loaded with pepperoni, peppers, and mozzarella and baked until bubbly. Single serving, no crust needed.
Egg white wraps layered with shredded chicken, alfredo sauce, cottage cheese, and spinach. I assemble them in individual containers and bake or microwave whenever I need a meal. The most protein-packed meal prep I've made.
Low-carb tortillas layered with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, black soy beans, and cheddar. I prep four containers at once and freeze them. Taco night flavor in lasagna form.
Not every high-protein meal needs to be heavy. These lighter options still deliver on protein without weighing you down.
Shredded cabbage, edamame, cucumber, and chicken tossed in a peanut dressing. Crunchy, bright, and filling. I eat this for lunch when I want something that isn't heavy but still keeps me full until dinner.
Raw broccoli, bell pepper, and chicken in a lemon-garlic Greek yogurt dressing. No cooking required. I make a big batch and eat it straight from the bowl over a couple of days.
The secret ingredient is cottage cheese, which gets blended into the cauliflower mixture for a protein boost. Baked until crispy on the outside and tender inside. My kids dip these in ranch and never suspect the cauliflower.
Hitting protein goals gets hard at the end of the day. These snacks and desserts close the gap without blowing your carb budget.
Real cheesecake texture and flavor. Greek yogurt and protein powder in the filling are what make this work as a high-protein dessert. I bake it on Sundays and eat a slice after dinner every night.
Cube the bread, soak it in a custard made with eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese, then bake until the edges crisp and the center stays custardy. I prep the pan the night before and slide it in the oven in the morning.
Cottage cheese, almond flour, parmesan, and cheddar cheese powder rolled thin, cut into squares, and baked until crunchy. They hit like Cheez-Its. I keep a ziplock bag of these in the pantry at all times.
Half an avocado, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, and a splash of nut milk blended until smooth. Three minutes, three ingredients. My nightly dessert when I need to close the protein gap.
Chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and sugar-free syrup mixed and rolled into balls. Fudgy and rich. I keep a batch in the fridge for grab-and-go snacking.
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