When the leaves begin to fall, it’s time to add cozy, comforting meals to your dinner rotation. Here I’m sharing 30 delicious fall dinner recipes that are worthy of a spot on your family table. Try classics like creamy chicken noodle soup and turkey pot pie, or a vegetarian favorite like butternut squash mac and cheese.
If your fall evening means cooking for your family, hosting a dinner party, or taking in a football game from the comfort of your couch, here are 30+ delicious fall dinner recipes to add to your menu this season!
If you’re looking for a savory way to use up all those seasonal apples, my apple cider chicken has been very popular with readers. It’s a quick and easy 1-skillet meal, and the flavors are abundant with the sweet sautรฉed apples and herbed chicken.
If fall weather gets you excited for soups, I have lots to share. Although my website focuses mainly on dessert recipes, my creamy chicken noodle soup and turkey chili are two reader favorites. Both make large batches, so you can make a pot for dinner and enjoy leftovers throughout the week.
I love serving these, as well as minestrone soup and creamy cauliflower potato soup, in homemade bread bowls. If serving in regular bowls, a loaf of 4-ingredient artisan bread or these homemade breadsticks are great for dipping.
Seasonal fall produce also means plenty of tasty vegetarian meals, too. Vegetarian pumpkin chili, vegetarian shepherdโs pie, and biscuit and vegetable pot pie (pictured below) are popular choices for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
And if you’re hosting company, whip up a batch of my honeycrisp apple sangria or apple cider autumn sangria for a festive drink to serve.
Helpful Dinner Tools
Cast Iron Skillet
Non-Stick Ceramic Cookware Set
As a reminder, all of my recipes include make-ahead and freezing options. (You can find that information at the bottom of each printable recipe.)
30 Delicious Fall Dinner Recipes
Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
Smoky and spiced chili that’s just as hearty and satisfying as it is flavorful! Let the slow cooker do most of the work here for an easy meal.
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken
Baked, not fried! Crispy, crunchy, and family-approved.
Maple-Roasted Squash & Kale Salad
Full of fall and winterโs best produce, I’m confident this salad will be your new seasonal favorite.
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs
This is my favorite recipe for classic meatballs to use on sandwiches, with pasta, and more. I make them almost weekly; so versatile!
Skillet Apple Cider Chicken (Quick & Easy)
Quick, ultra-flavorful, and made in just 1 skillet. Add this one to your fall dinner rotation!
Butternut Squash & Mushroom Tart
If you’re looking for a different appetizer, lunch, side dish, or light dinner to try, this is it. So much cozy flavor in this savory tart.
Homemade Tomato Soup
The kind of classic recipe you will make again and again. Canned tomatoes make prep super easy while lending peak flavor.
Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs
These go great with pasta, rice, a salad, or they can be enjoyed all on their own for an easy weeknight dinner. Meatballs freeze wonderfully, too.
Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili (GF & Vegan)
Pumpkin puree makes for a thick and creamy 1-pot chili. Loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!
Turkey Pot Pie
Customize to your liking with the vegetables and ingredients you have on hand. (Save this recipe for your leftover Thanksgiving turkey!)
Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
A satisfying but lightened-up weeknight meal. This creamy dish is meat-free, full of flavor, and makes great leftovers.
Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon
So many flavors and textures! This salad is prepped in one skillet and dressed with an easy homemade maple citrus vinaigrette.
Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie
Another simple from-scratch pot pie recipe that you can customize with your favorite vegetables. A meal that nourishes body and soul.
Homemade Stromboli
If you love my popular pizza dough recipe, you’ll love using it to make stromboli with your favorite meats, cheeses, and fillings.
Creamy Garlic Chicken & Vegetables
My family declared this dish an instant favorite. Not only is it delicious, but it can be on the table in only 45 minutes. Win!
Thick & Hearty Minestrone Soup
Cozy soup filled with delicious colorful vegetables, plenty of spices, and a uniquely rich texture. I love preparing it with rice, but feel free to use pasta instead.
Maryland Crab Soup
My family’s favorite way to make this signature Maryland soup. Generously spiced, extra satisfying, and chock full of delicious crab meat!
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Readers around the world agreeโthis is the best homemade chicken noodle soup recipe. Easy, wholesome, and satisfying!
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
A true “set it and forget it” dinner that’s perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers throughout the week.
Slow Cooker Honey Teriyaki Chicken
An easy slow cooker meal that produces tender, juicy, extra saucy chicken. Round it out with rice and veggies or sandwiched on a hearty roll.
Easy Maple Sesame Salmon
A quick and delicious feel-good dish that I turn to often during the fall months. Complete the meal with rice and vegetables or a salad on the side.
Cornbread Chili Casserole
With an oven-safe skillet, this hearty meal goes from stove to oven in 1 pan. Customize the chili with your favorite add-ins and preferred spice level.
Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fritters
Hot, crisp, and golden stovetop fritters in about 35 minutes! A creamy and refreshing herbed Greek yogurt sauce is a must-make accompaniment.
Creamy Lemon Thyme Chicken
This creamy and flavorful 1-pan dish is easy, great alongside rice and veggies, and oh-so-saucy!
Ham & Potato Casserole Recipe
Cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying. A delicious way to use leftover ham, and it can do double duty as a brunch recipe or dinner dish.
Walnut-Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze
A favorite for our family holidays and gatherings, but I often make this for a quick weeknight meal. We love the combo of toasted walnuts, juicy chicken, and sweet honey mustard.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Corn Soup
An easy slow cooker dinner the whole family will love. It’s lightened up but still has wonderfully rich and hearty texture and flavor.
Biscuit & Vegetable Pot Pie
A simple 5-ingredient biscuit topping crowns a creamy veggie filling. Use mushrooms, peas, broccoli, and carrotsโor your favorites!
Sausage Stuffed Peppers
A delicious twist on traditional beef peppers. Another highly customizable dish to add to your family’s dinner menu.
Company-Worthy Mac and Cheese Recipe
My best-ever mac and cheese. I serve this at special occasions and on regular weeknights. It’s wonderfully versatile and oh-so comforting!
Don’t forget the sides!
- Brown Butter Sage Dinner Rolls & Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
- Cornbread Muffins
- Homemade Breadsticks
- Cranberry Walnut Bread
- Homemade Bread Bowls
And, obviously, don’t forget dessert! Hop over to my 30+ best pumpkin dessert recipes and 30+ fall cake recipes if you need some sweet & seasonal inspiration.
Reader Comments and Reviews
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I tried the apple cider chicken with apples last week. It made a delicious dinner. The chicken was juicy and had a great flavor. I will definitely make this again! Thank you so much.
It is, by far, our favorite fall meal! I’m so glad to read that you love it, too.
Iโm so happy I found you! Your recipes are fantastic.
Thank you, Sue! Let me know any recipes that you try.
My head is spinning! You present so many great recipes and I want to try them all! I especially liked this email because you included recipes featuring apples, which is my favorite fruit. I recently made your pumpkin donuts with brown sugar glaze, and I swear they’ll bring tears to your eyes, they’re so good!
Iโve been making your apple cider muffins and apple crisp on repeat! My son lives in the middle of apple orchards so he brings me bags and bags of fresh apples โฆ.I am super lucky!
These are great recipes to add to the fall menu in my house! Thank you for including veggie/meatless options, and helping me to use seasonal veggies I have on hand in new ways!
Absolutely love your easy cinnamon roll recipe. I’m new to your recipes but super excited to make many more! Thank you โค๏ธ
I loved this recipe so much!
Sally
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Thank You, Vince OBrien
Your technique for making buttercream is amazing! It comes out perfect every time and is so easy!
Glad to read this, Joyce!
Can you have some persimmon recipes this fall?
Hi Pennie, we don’t have any persimmon recipes at this time, but we’ll definitely keep it in mind as we develop recipes in the future!