Description
These low carb healthy dinner recipes are perfect for busy weeknights and loved by the whole family. From roasted chicken with vegetables to cauliflower rice and zucchini noodles, these meals are full of flavor, quick to prepare, and easy to enjoy together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, trimmed and patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Marinate chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Toss broccoli and bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
- Sauté zucchini noodles and cauliflower rice for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Plate chicken over vegetables and rice. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Swap chicken for salmon or shrimp for variety. Make extra vegetables for easy lunch leftovers. Use your favorite low carb sauce to boost flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 85