10 One-Pan Low Carb Dinners

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp

This zesty and buttery shrimp dish is a quick and delicious low-carb dinner perfect for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Cooking method:

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Indulge in this rich and savory Tuscan chicken dish that’s surprisingly low in carbs without compromising on flavor.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, combine cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
5. Simmer until the sauce thickens, then stir in spinach.
6. Return the chicken to the pan, coating with sauce. Serve warm.

Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

This classic beef and broccoli stir fry is not only low carb but also incredibly easy to whip up in one pan.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated

Cooking method:

1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over high heat.
2. Add sliced steak and cook until browned.
3. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
4. Toss in broccoli florets and soy sauce, stir until broccoli is tender-crisp.
5. Serve immediately.

Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce

Delicious pork chops smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce make for a satisfying low-carb meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

Cooking method:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until golden.
4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, simmer until the sauce reduces slightly.
5. Return pork chops to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and garnish with thyme.

Spicy Sausage and Peppers

Get a kick of spice with this vibrant and colorful sausage and peppers dish, all done in one pan.

Ingredients:

• 4 Italian sausages, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add sausage slices and cook until browned.
3. Add bell peppers and onion, sauté until tender.
4. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir well and serve hot.

Balsamic Glazed Chicken with Zucchini

A tangy balsamic glaze elevates this chicken and zucchini dinner to a whole new level.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 zucchinis, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. In a skillet, sear chicken until brown on all sides.
3. Add balsamic vinegar and honey, simmer until glaze thickens.
4. Add zucchini slices, cook until tender.
5. Coat chicken with glaze and serve.

Lemon Herb Salmon

Enjoy a fresh and healthy lemon herb salmon dinner, ready in less than 30 minutes and cooked in one pan.

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lemons, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
3. Sear salmon skin-side down until crispy, flip and add lemon slices.
4. Cook until salmon is opaque.
5. Garnish with dill and serve.

Chicken Fajita Skillet

This chicken fajita skillet packs all the flavors of a fajita without the carbs from the wraps.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking method:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken and sprinkle with fajita seasoning, cook until golden.
3. Add bell peppers and onion, sauté until tender.
4. Mix well and serve hot.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Asparagus

Perfectly tender steak bites paired with asparagus make for a quick and satisfying low-carb dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound sirloin steak, cubed
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add steak cubes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
3. Add garlic and asparagus, sauté until asparagus is tender.
4. Serve immediately.

Thai Basil Chicken

Bring some exotic flavors to your dinner table with this aromatic Thai basil chicken dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 2 cups basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Cooking method:

1. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground chicken, cook until browned.
3. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and chili paste.
4. Add basil leaves and cook until wilted.
5. Serve hot.