As the weather gets cooler, it's time to add comforting, cozy meals to your dinner rotation. I'm sharing a collection of 27 fall dinner recipes that will quickly become family favorites. Try these favorites like creamy macaroni and cheese and cheesy baked ravioli!
As the weather gets cooler, we all begin to crave hearty, comforting, and cozy meals. Whether you're cooking for your family, hosting a weekend dinner, or simply want to enjoy dinner from the comfort of your couch, here are 27 fall dinner recipes to add to your rotation.
If you're looking for a seasonal savory dish to use up those extra apples, my apple cider chicken and pork chops with apples have been a hit lately. If you want something creamier, creamy garlic chicken with vegetables is a must! Making chili is always a must, like my classic homemade chili or vegetarian chili. Both make large batches, so you can make it on the weekend and enjoy leftovers throughout the week. If you're looking for something with maximum flavor but minimal effort, this baked penne pasta is a go-to.
If this weather gets you jumping for soups, I have tons of options. The kids love alphabet vegetable soup and creamy chicken noodle soup, especially paired with grilled cheese, and even slow cooker loaded baked potato soup! My corn chowder has been popular with a toppings bar, too!
Pastas always add a level of comfort, especially when it's this creamy mushroom pasta or one pot baked ziti. And don't forget about dessert, like leftover Halloween candy cookies and chewy chocolate chip cookies.
Don't forget about the sides like cheesy bread, homemade garlic bread, baked potatoes, and baked french fries are always a must! Even parmesan crusted brussels sprouts are delicious!
All of these recipes include make-ahead and freezing options, when applicable. (You can find it at the bottom of each recipe.)
27 Best Fall Dinner Recipes
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
This simple slow cooker chicken chili recipe is as hearty, satisfying and delicious as it looks! After some chopping, let the slow cooker do the work for you. There's no pre-cooking for this slow cooker chicken chili– a true "set and forget it" meal!
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup
This slow cooker creamy chicken and rice soup is incredibly simple to make. Made with carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, chicken, rice, variety of spices, and finished off with cream. Pair this with grilled cheese or crusty bread for dinner on a cold evening!
Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Try my easy homemade baked chicken parmesan meatballs recipe– a twist on the classic chicken parmesan we all know and love. Seasoned just right, the chicken meatballs are covered in tomato sauce and baked in the oven producing incredibly tender, flavorful meatballs (and sauce) with hardly any work! Finished off with shredded mozzarella cheese on top. If you can roll meatballs, you can make this chicken parmesan meatball recipe.
One Pan Pork Chops with Apples
Starting with a simple flavor combination of cinnamon and herbs, this recipe for pork chops with apples is a one pan, 30 minute meal that is completely irresistible. Just wait until you smell it cooking! Truly a favorite.
Really Good Three Cheese Baked Ziti Recipe
The key to this three cheese baked ziti is the creamy and rich cheese mixture made with shredded mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheese. It's all made in just one pan and finished off in the oven for a wonderful textured finish— truly a comfort food and a family favorite!
Baked Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken
This baked pineapple teriyaki chicken is a popular, quick and easy dinner recipe that's loved by many. Ready in just 35 minutes– juicy and tender chicken with pineapple baked in an incredibly flavorful (and simple!) homemade teriyaki sauce. I'm certain this baked teriyaki chicken recipe will become a regular in your dinner rotation!
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This slow cooker white chicken chili is a life saver during busy weeknights. It's an incredibly flavorful, comforting and easy recipe to make. It will guaranteed be a huge hit, even for those that typically don't like chili!
One Pot Baked Ravioli
This one pot baked ravioli recipe is a game-changer– no boiling or extra pots required! Layers of fresh or frozen ravioli, savory meaty marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese, this ravioli bake is a winner. Convenient enough to make-ahead; toss it in the refrigerator or freezer for stress-free baking whenever you're ready!
Homemade Chili
If you want a from scratch traditional chili recipe, look no further. This chili recipe is made with ground turkey (or beef), bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, beans, and a variety of spices. This is a feel-good, hearty, cozy dinner that everyone will love!
One Pot Creamy Beef Pasta
Indulge in this undeniably creamy homemade creamy beef pasta recipe, a twist on a classic favorite that's bursting with freshness and flavor. It's a one pan pasta dish that's made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes– perfect for busy weeknights and a go-to homemade hamburger helper recipe that will disappear fast!
One Pan Italian Sausage Orzo
This one pan Italian sausage orzo is a quick and easy meal made with red bell peppers, onions, garlic, orzo, chicken broth, cream, parmesan, and spinach. It's perfect for busy weeknights— minimal effort and minimal clean up!
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
This homemade creamy chicken noodle soup is a family favorite– it's rich, hearty, comforting, and satisfying. Made with tender rotisserie chicken, egg noodles, and a blend of flavorful spices. Comes together in 1 pot and freezes wonderfully! It's perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, one whole family will love!
One Pan Lasagna
One skillet is all you need to make this insanely flavorful lasagna recipe. The process is extremely easy: add the ground beef with a mixture of Italian spices and brown in a skillet. Then, toss in the remaining ingredients and finish with ricotta and shredded mozzarella cheese. This is a quick, family favorite 30-minute dinner recipe that you'll want to make all year long!
Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
This lasagna soup recipe is easy, hearty, homemade, and satisfying. It's filled with Italian sausage, lasagna noodles and a ridiculously flavorful tomato broth. The soup is on the table in just 40 minutes and keeps perfectly for leftovers!
Skillet Apple Cider Chicken
This apple cider chicken recipe is an easy, flavorful weeknight meal that's full of fall flavor– and it all comes together in one skillet! Start by seasoning chicken thighs with a fall-inspired spice blend, sear them, and finish with a simple apple cider pan sauce with tart and sweet apples. In just 35 minutes you'll have a crowd-pleasing dinner that everyone will love!
Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken Tacos
Switch up your weeknight dinners with these delicious Hawaiian chicken tacos topped with a fresh jalapeño pineapple salsa. This easy, slow cooker recipe requires minimal effort– just set and forget it.
Slow Cooker Meatballs
These are my favorite homemade slow cooker turkey meatballs– packed with flavor, satisfying, comforting, and minimal effort. Let the crockpot do the work for you, producing incredibly tender, and juicy meatballs in a savory tomato sauce.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Look no further for your next pasta dish, this easy creamy mushroom pasta recipe is guaranteed to impress. The creamy mushroom sauce is undeniably delicious– the mushrooms are sautéed in butter with garlic and spices, paired with white wine (or chicken broth), heavy cream and reserved pasta water with a touch of fresh lemon juice to finish it off. It's a flavorful pasta dish that uses minimal basic ingredients to create a recipe easy enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for a special occasion.
Quinoa & Sausage Stuffed Peppers
These sausage stuffed peppers are a satisfying twist on classic stuffed peppers and on the table in 35 minutes. The sweet bell peppers are stuffed with a savory blend of sausage, hearty quinoa, garlic, fresh herbs, and topped with cheese.
The Best Sloppy Joes I've Ever Had
This is hands down the best sloppy joes recipe. Not only does it have BIG flavor thanks to the homemade sauce, it's a minimal effort recipe – made in one pan and done in 35 minutes!
Skillet Chicken and Rice
This chicken and rice recipe is an easy, comforting meal that can be anytime of the year. It's made in one pan, minimal ingredients and done in less than 40 minutes!
Hearty Minestrone Soup
This is truly the best minestrone soup recipe. Much thicker than most minestrone soups out there– filled with colorful vegetables like celery, carrots, green beans and spinach combined with protein-rich beans. Pair with grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort dinner!
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
If you're searching for a macaroni and cheese recipe that's rich and undeniably creamy, look no further. The key is in the cheese sauce; made with 5 cheeses, sautéd onion, garlic, spices, heavy cream, and whole milk. With the secret ingredient taking it to top level creaminess and the perfect ratio of macaroni to velvety cheese sauce, this homemade mac and cheese recipe will be a forever favorite.
One Pan Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
This creamy Italian sausage pasta is coated in a light, garlic, cheesy cream sauce and filled with Italian sausage, mushrooms and spinach. It's the one pan recipe that will be your new favorite weeknight dinner.
The Best Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian chili is filled with flavor, texture, and the perfect amount of spice. The recipe combines easy canned ingredients with some fresh ingredients that makes a one pan meal that's perfect for the colder months. Even meat eaters loved it too!
Red Chicken Enchiladas
If you're searching for an easy and flavorful recipe to add to your dinner rotation, look no further than these red chicken enchiladas. This chicken enchilada recipe has layers of flavors with the filling rolled tightly in a tortilla, smothered in enchilada sauce and topped with shredded cheese. An all-time family favorite dinner recipe no matter the time of year! Bonus: a chicken enchilada recipe that's on the table in about 35 minutes!
Creamy Sausage Broccoli Pasta
Look no further than this creamy one pot sausage broccoli pasta recipe for your next satisfying weeknight meal. Packed with flavor and convenience, this pasta dish checks all the boxes– minimal effort, easy clean up and done in 30 minutes! This sausage broccoli pasta is everything you want dinner to be and makes great leftovers.
Mexican Street Corn Soup (Corn Chowder)
A twist on the classic but in soup form! This Mexican street corn soup is pure comfort in a bowl– rich, creamy, bursting with bold flavors with a tangy kick. Use fresh, frozen or canned corned, combined with potatoes, bell pepper, and onion, seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Blend to desired consistency and finish with cream and cotija cheese, and jalapeños and lime.
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