19 Easy Low-Carb Dinners for Winter By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 30, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura is EatingWell's Editorial Manager for Nutrition & News. As part of the nutrition team, she edits and assigns nutrition-related content and provides nutrition reviews for articles. Maria Laura's education, experience and clinical hours from Mexico are equivalent to that of a U.S. credentialed registered dietitian. She is an almond butter lover, food enthusiast and has over seven years of experience in nutrition counseling. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Credit: Photographer: Victor Protasio Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford Cozy up this winter with these easy and delicious dinner recipes. These recipes feature tons of seasonal vegetables like cauliflower, squash, leafy greens and root vegetables, like beets and carrots. Plus, they are low in carbs, with each dish having no more than 14 grams of carbohydrates per serving. Recipes like Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole and Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry are flavorful, healthy and the perfect choice for tonight’s menu. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 19 Garlic-Butter Mushroom Steaks Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser These juicy portobello mushroom “steaks” with a buttery garlic sauce flavored with rosemary create a mouthwatering combination that’s sure to impress. View Recipe Save 02 of 19 Creamy Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell This protein-rich, one-skillet dinner features tender chicken thighs baked on a bed of creamy cauliflower rice packed with meaty mushrooms. View Recipe Save 03 of 19 Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Cabbage Slices with Gremolata Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle These cheesy, tender-crisp cabbage slices will make anyone fall in love with the vegetable. The lemony gremolata adds a dash of freshness and brightness to balance the salty cheese. View Recipe Save 04 of 19 Slow-Cooker Mushroom Soup with Sherry Photographer: Victor Protasio Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford This comforting and creamy slow-cooker soup is loaded with earthy, umami flavor from the mushrooms and soy sauce. View Recipe Save 05 of 19 20-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon Skillet Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Salmon fillets cook quickly and are coated with a delicious creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning for a weeknight favorite the whole family will love. View Recipe Save 06 of 19 Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are coated in a garlic cream sauce, while spinach adds a boost of color and nutrition in this easy, one-skillet recipe. View Recipe Save 07 of 19 Easy Chicken Tenders with Lemon & Garlic Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley The secret to this easy chicken tenders recipe lies in the tangy lemon-and-garlic drizzle that picks up the savory flavors left in the pan from pan-searing. View Recipe Save 08 of 19 Pistachio-Crusted Halibut Ali Redmond A layer of pistachios combined with panko breadcrumbs on top of the halibut fillets provides a delicious crunch and a pop of vitamin B6. View Recipe Save 09 of 19 Creamy Lemon & Dill Skillet Chicken Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This creamy lemon and dill skillet chicken is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. The cutlets cook quickly, taking this recipe from skillet to table in only 20 minutes. View Recipe Save 10 of 19 Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa This 20-minute dish features sea bass, a tender, mild-flavored fish with a lovely buttery quality. Any white-fleshed fish will take well to the bright flavors of the simple grapefruit-and-orange topping. View Recipe Save 11 of 19 20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Pesto Sauce Serve these creamy pesto chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta or zucchini noodles. This easy dinner is sure to become a new family favorite. View Recipe Save 12 of 19 Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata Freshen up a classic chicken dish by using Meyer lemons for the sauce. These lemons have a great tangy aroma and are sweeter and less acidic than regular lemons. View Recipe Save 13 of 19 Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Salmon Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis The vegetables and sauce come together in a matter of minutes while the salmon broils, in this easy one-skillet dinner. Plus, salmon is swimming in omega-3 fatty acids, which help tame chronic inflammation. View Recipe Save 14 of 19 Arugula, Beet & Feta Salad Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke Peppery arugula and tender, sweet beets are balanced by a simple vinaigrette and briny bits of feta cheese in this arugula, beet and feta salad. View Recipe Save 15 of 19 Chicken with Mushroom Sauce Kelsey Grace Harrison This easy chicken dish is topped with a savory mushroom sauce for a tasty meal that’s ready in minutes. View Recipe Save 16 of 19 Cabbage Steaks Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless These cabbage steaks are super tender and slightly caramelized, with a crispy panko breadcrumb mixture on top. These are easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner, yet special enough for a dinner party. View Recipe Save 17 of 19 Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Serve these saucy, ultra-quick chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite. View Recipe Save 18 of 19 One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli Diana Chistruga Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice. View Recipe Save 19 of 19 Cheesy Ground Beef & Cauliflower Casserole Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that both kids and adults will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Dinner Low-Carb Dinner Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit