Easy Keto Meals on a Budget
About this recipe
If you're looking for easy, budget-friendly keto meals that the whole family will love, you've come to the right place! This recipe collection features three delicious dishes: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, Crack Chicken, and Taco Bowls, all designed to keep things simple and tasty.
These meals are not only keto-friendly but also kid-approved, making them perfect for busy families. Plus, with the use of quality meats from ButcherBox, you can feel good about what you're serving at the dinner table.
Ingredient notes
- Use organic chicken breast from ButcherBox for the casserole.
- Frozen cauliflower rice is recommended for the taco bowls, making it easy to prepare.
Tips from TheSimplifiedSaver’s video
- When sautéing chicken, use dill, parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder for flavor.
- Keep stirring the cream sauce to prevent it from scorching while adding the cheeses.
- For the taco bowls, if kids are picky about cauliflower rice, don't mention it; they won't notice when mixed with ground beef and toppings.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What is the total cooking time for these meals?
- The total cooking time is approximately 60 minutes.
- Can I use different meats for these recipes?
- Yes, you can substitute chicken for salmon in the teriyaki dish, or use any ground meat for the taco bowls.
- What can I use instead of cauliflower rice?
- If you prefer, you can use regular rice for the taco bowls, especially for kids.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to TheSimplifiedSaver: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Thaw the chicken breasts if frozen and place them in the Instant Pot to cook.
- 3
Sauté the chicken in a skillet with dill, parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Place the cooked chicken on top of broccoli in a casserole dish.
- 5
In the same skillet, pour in the cream and stir continuously to prevent scorching.
- 6
Add parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese to the cream, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Pour the cheese sauce over the broccoli and chicken, mixing to coat evenly.
- 8
Top with additional shredded cheddar and bacon crumbs, then bake in the oven for 5 minutes.
- 9
For the crack chicken, place chicken and cream cheese in a crock pot and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the cream cheese has melted.
- 10
Shred the chicken with two forks and mix well before serving.
- 11
For taco bowls, cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, then season as desired.
- 12
Prepare cauliflower rice according to package instructions and mix with the ground beef.
- 13
Serve the beef mixture over cauliflower rice, topped with chopped lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cheese.
- 14
For teriyaki salmon, marinate the salmon fillet in soy sauce and garlic for several hours.
- 15
Sauté mushrooms and broccoli in butter until cooked through, using leftover marinade for flavor.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of chicken breasts is inferred based on typical serving sizes for a casserole.
- The amount of cream cheese is inferred based on common usage in similar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from TheSimplifiedSaver’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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