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When you have no time to make dinner, an Instant Pot will save you. These keto instant pot meals will do for a perfect dinner.
With keto instant pot meal ideas, you’ll save time and energy in the kitchen. So, you have more time to relax after a long day at work.
Since you’ll need an instant pot for these meal ideas, make sure you have one. If you don’t already have one, here’s a good quality yet budget-friendly Instant Pot that I recommend.
Table of Contents
- 1. Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken
- 2. Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms
- 3. Easy Crack Chicken Recipe
- 4. Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe
- 5. Lemon Butter Chicken
- 6. Crack Chicken
- 7. General Tso’s Chicken
- 8. Buffalo Chicken Soup
- 9. White Chicken Chili
- 10. Chinese Lemon Chicken
- 11. Belizean Stewed Chicken
- 12. Chicken Tikka Masala
- 13. No Noodle Instant Pot Lasagna
- 14. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
- 15. Smothered Pork Chops
- 16. Chicken Breast
- 17. Breakfast Casserole
- 18. Shrimp with Coconut Milk
- 19. Instant Pot Meatballs
- 20. Sausage and Peppers
1. Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken
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I’m a big fan of store-bought rotisserie chicken as I’m sure many of you are. If you’re looking for a way to make it at home, you’ll love this recipe.
Now, to make the gravy, this recipe calls for corn starch. But for a lower carb option, you can just use xanthan gum. Stock up on it here, especially if you’re on the keto diet for the long term.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 551
- Fats: 38g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Protein: 41g
2. Instant Pot Chicken and Mushrooms
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If you love Mediterranean dishes, you’ll love this Mediterranean inspired meal. It looks and tastes amazing due to the crimini mushrooms.
To give your hands a break, simply use a food processor. If you don’t have one, here is a low budget but sturdy food processor I usually recommend.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 190
- Fats: 9g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 19g
3. Easy Crack Chicken Recipe
For a nice change, be sure to try this dish. It’s creamy, luxurious, and just plain addictive.
After all, the chicken is loaded with cheddar cheese and bacon. And who doesn’t love cheddar cheese and bacon. Check out more recipes that are just under 5g in carbs here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 312
- Fats: 24g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 19g
4. Instant Pot Butter Chicken Recipe
This butter chicken is creamy, aromatic, and spicy. And it tastes as good as the butter chicken that you would get at an Indian restaurant- without the carbs.
To give the sauce a really nice smooth texture, you’ll want to blend the sauce. I recommend this budget-friendly immersion blender here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 312
- Fats: 20g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Protein: 20g
5. Lemon Butter Chicken
It’s different from your traditional butter chicken because you’re not using tomatoes. This is great if you’re allergic to tomatoes or know someone who does.
The sauce is so yummy. You may want some naan bread to mop up the sauce. Definitely, go for it! Just make sure to use keto options like this. I encourage you to make your own keto bread here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 394
- Fats: 30g
- Net Carbs: 1.4g
- Protein: 20g
6. Crack Chicken
This dish is creamy, cheesy, and just plain delicious. Best of all, it contains only 4 grams of net carbs and 35 grams of fat, which is great for ketosis.
Serve your crack chicken with cauliflower rice. You can get a food processor that’s low budget here for that. Get this steamer basket that will do the job and costs almost nothing.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 471
- Fats: 35g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 32g
7. General Tso’s Chicken
We’re serving up General Tso’s chicken. Your typical General Tso’s chicken can contain as much as 23 grams of net carbs!
To keep it low carb and add some sweetness, you’ll need some monk fruit sweetener, so be sure to pick some up here. It’s also a great ketogenic meal prep dish, so use it for that.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 276
- Fats: 13g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 29g
8. Buffalo Chicken Soup
This dish is creamy and spicy- great if you like it hot. If you don’t like it hot, you can definitely use less Buffalo sauce, or not use any at all.
Either way here is sugar-free buffalo sauce. You’ll want to avoid those carbs no matter what! Check out more of the keto soup recipes here!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 270
- Fats: 16g
- Net Carbs: 3.4g
- Protein: 27g
9. White Chicken Chili
It’s yummy, creamy, and spicy. Best of all, it contains only 3 grams of net carbs per serving. You won’t even miss the beans, because this chili has all the flavors of regular chili.
And to give the chili some texture, you’ll be shredding your chicken once it’s done. These handy shredder claws make it super easy. This recipe is great if you’re looking for packable keto lunch ideas.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 207
- Fats: 5g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 20g
10. Chinese Lemon Chicken
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Do you love lemon chicken? Then, you’ll want to give this dish a try! Your typical lemon chicken can have close to 20 grams of net carbs per serving!
This lemon chicken has only 6 grams of net carbs per serving. And to make the sauce low carb, you’ll be using some golden monk fruit sweetener. So, make sure you have some on hand.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 292
- Fats: 15g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Protein: 26g
11. Belizean Stewed Chicken
This stewed chicken is spicy and sweet. It’s sure to put a smile on your face. And the good news? It takes less than 30 minutes to make.
The key to this dish is the Achiote paste. It’s a paste that’s used in Mexican and Belizean cooking. You can find it in the Latin section of your grocery store. If your store doesn’t have it, you can find it here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 319
- Fats: 22g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 28g
12. Chicken Tikka Masala
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If you’re craving Indian food, be sure to give this dish a try. It’s sure to transport your taste buds to India. Creamy, aromatic, and not too spicy-perfect for the little ones. It’s a dish that your whole family will love.
And you’ll also love the leftovers! To keep them nice and fresh, I recommend using glass containers like these.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 280
- Fats: 13g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Protein: 33g
13. No Noodle Instant Pot Lasagna
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I call this the lazy man (or woman’s) version of lasagne. That’s because you’re not using noodles or even zoodles to make it. All you’re doing is layering your ground beef mixture and your cheeses. Easy, peasy!
What you get is an oeey, gooey, cheesy mass of deliciousness. You could also make this lasagne in a crockpot instead of an instant pot. Here are more crockpot recipes that are ketogenic.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 365
- Fats: 25g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Protein: 25g
14. Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
You had me at chicken wings. And garlic. And parmesan. These wings are nice and brown on the outside. But tender on the inside, and are seasoned beautifully.
Best of all, they contain only 0.7 grams of net carbs per serving. Perfect for serving up at your next Super Bowl party. Check out more keto chicken ideas here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 188
- Fats: 15g
- Net Carbs: 0.7g
- Protein: 12g
15. Smothered Pork Chops
I love pork chops. Besides being delicious, they’re also good for you. They’re an excellent source of protein. They’re also full of lots of brain-boosting B vitamins.
And it’s low carb, even with the gravy! That’s because no corn starch or flour is used to thicken the gravy. Instead, you’ll be using xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is a low carb thickening agent that you can find here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 481
- Fats: 32.5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 40g
16. Chicken Breast
Shredded, juicy chicken breast in under 15 minutes. For the days when you’re short on time, this recipe is for you.
Serve in a lettuce wrap and add some garden sala or other keto salad. Voila, dinner is served. To increase the fat content, feel free to add some shredded cheese or avocado as your toppings.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 176
- Fats: 7g
- Net Carbs: 0.02g
- Protein: 27g
17. Breakfast Casserole
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A casserole for breakfast? Yes, you heard that right! This casserole looks and tastes delicious. It’s a delicious breakfast quiche.
That’s mostly because it’s filled with bell pepper, spring onions, bacon, cheddar cheese, and broccoli.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 175
- Fats: 12g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 11g
18. Shrimp with Coconut Milk
Shrimp is very low in calories, yet packs a ton of protein. It is also an excellent source of selenium. Selenium is important for the metabolism of your thyroid hormone and making DNA.
Also, for most recipes, it’s best to have a set of measuring spoons. Get one here. That’s especially important when you’re baking keto desserts!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 192
- Fats: 12g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 16g
19. Instant Pot Meatballs
These instant pot meatballs are sure to please both your keto and non-keto friends. They’re tender and flavorful as they’re filled with cheese and herbs.
To make them, form your meatballs, then add some vinegar, tomatoes, water, and herbs. Set your instant pot, then in 5 minutes, your meatballs are ready!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 333
- Fats: 25g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 20g
20. Sausage and Peppers
The sausages are juicy and packed with flavor. Plus, the red and green bell peppers add color and freshness to the dish.
And the best part is that this dish totally fits in with your keto diet. At a whopping 59 grams of fat per serving, they are sure to keep you in ketosis! More on how to get in ketosis here!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 711
- Fats: 59g
- Net Carbs: 9g
- Protein: 29g
Thanks. There’s a few recipes here that I am going to try.
I would like to try these receipes
Give them a try for sure! At least one of these recipes will suit your tastes, hopefully!