As daylight dwindles and a cool breeze fills the air, the desire for a hearty fall dinner becomes even more appealing. We understand the demands of a busy life, but that shouldn't mean compromising on a flavorful homemade meal. Our collection of speedy and straightforward fall dinner recipes is here to support you. Whether it's a comforting soup or a one-pan marvel, these recipes prioritize the satisfaction of your taste buds without burdening you with lengthy kitchen commitments.
1. Sausage and Bean Soup
Craving soup to warm your bones this winter? Try this easy Sausage and Bean Soup for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner that comes together in less than 30 minutes. It's full of protein, spices, and vegetables. Get the Sausage and Bean Soup recipe here.
2. Baked Teriyaki Salmon
This easy Teriyaki Salmon recipe is flavorful, tender, and absolutely delicious. The 5-ingredient homemade teriyaki sauce makes this easy meal a family favorite and the whole dish comes together in under 45 minutes. Get the Baked Teriyaki Salmon recipe here.
3. Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken
Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week. Get the Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken recipe here.
4. Instant Pot Chicken Curry
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Curry will warm your bones on a cool winter night. It's quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot and it's made will pantry staples. Get the Instant Pot Chicken Curry recipe here.
5. Sheet Pan Sausage and Acorn Squash
Embrace fall with this delicious Sheet Pan Sausage and Acorn Squash dinner. It's easy, healthy, and infinitely adaptable. Get the Sheet Pan Sausage and Acorn Squash recipe here.
6. Easy Hamburger Soup
Easy Hamburger Soup is loaded with sweet potatoes, carrots, peppers, onions, celery, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Perfect for a chilly day. Get the Easy Hamburger Soup recipe here.
7. Turmeric Salmon and Couscous
This Turmeric Salmon and Couscous skillet is super easy to make on a weeknight but seasonal and tasty enough for company. Loaded with good-for-you ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes! Get the Turmeric Salmon and Couscous recipe here.
8. Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken
Bursting with flavor and beyond easy to make, this Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken is a healthier twist on your favorite take-out dish. The perfect combination of salty and sweet, this savory recipe is sure to become your new weeknight staple. Get the Gluten Free Kung Pao Chicken recipe here.
9. Instant Pot Beef Stew
This Instant Pot Beef Stew will warm your bones on a cool fall night. It's full of potatoes, carrots, and celery plus lots of warm flavors from the spices. Get the Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe here.
10. Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor. Made gluten free and super easy in the Instant Pot. Get the Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe here.
11. Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup
Comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It's easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I've made it gluten free! Get the Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup recipe here.
12. Bacon Apple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels
This delicious Bacon Apple Chicken is the perfect fall dinner recipe. The bacon and chicken are crisped on your stovetop then everything gets nestled into a baking dish and roasted together. Get the Bacon Apple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels recipe here.
13. Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake
This Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Made with cooked chicken, spinach basil pesto, whole wheat or lentil pasta, summer squash, tomatoes, and mozzarella, this flavorful meal is healthy and perfect for the entire family! Get the Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake recipe here.
14. Kale Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bacon
Kale, Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bacon hits all the flavor notes for a tasty and healthful fall dinner! Perfect for when you need some soup goodness! Get the Kale Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bacon recipe here.
15. Sunday Pot Roast
This pot roast recipe is fall-apart tender and juicy, and the potatoes and carrots are irresistibly comforting! It's a homestyle treat you crave for a special weekend family dinner. Get the Sunday Pot Roast recipe here.
16. Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
This Creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe is the best for a healthy, comforting weeknight dinner! Made with real pumpkin, sage, parmesan, walnuts, pepitas, and pasta of your choice, this vegetarian dinner recipe comes together quickly and easily. Get the Creamy Pumpkin Pasta recipe here.
17. Autumn Roasted Pumpkin Curry
This healthy and delicious Roasted Pumpkin Curry makes the perfect plant-based autumn dinner. It's loaded with spiced roasted pumpkin, dotted with sweet apples, and topped with pecans. Get the Autumn Roasted Pumpkin Curry recipe here.
18. Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats
Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats is a comfort food made lighter and healthier. This dinner recipe is big on taste, but low on carbs without sacrificing flavor. Get the Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash Boats recipe here.
19. Roasted Fall Vegetable Soup
This roasted fall vegetable soup has butternut squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes. It's silky, naturally sweet, and totally delicious! It's sure to warm you up on a chilly day. Get the Roasted Fall Vegetable Soup recipe here.
20. Indian Meatball Curry
This delicious Indian Meatball Curry combines my favorite curry recipe with tender meatballs. It's a healthy and easy-to-make dinner recipe that is easy to fall in love with. Get the Indian Meatball Curry recipe here.
21. Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes
Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes is a huge weeknight win. The fish is mild, tender and flavorful, and the roasted tomatoes are super sweet. Get the Skinny Roasted Cod With Tomatoes recipe here.
22. Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
This Easy Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin will become your go-to dinner the whole family will love. Tender pork with sweet brown sugar and balsamic sauce. Get the Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin recipe here.
23. Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs
Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs have the juiciest and most tender meat under a wonderfully crispy chicken skin. This family favorite comfort food has only 4 basic ingredients, plus the chicken thighs, and can be customized to fit Whole30, paleo, or keto diet. Get the Soy Glazed Chicken Thighs recipe here.
24. Caprese Chicken
It’s wholesome, healthy, delicious, hearty, total comfort food, and a family favorite. The best part is this gluten-free dinner recipe has only 5 ingredients and is made in one pan. Get the Caprese Chicken recipe here.
25. Chicken Curry
This Chicken Curry is full of creamy curry flavor and loaded with red peppers and green beans. It's easy to make on a weeknight and ready in under 30 minutes. Get the Chicken Curry recipe here.
26. Quick Four Ingredient Moroccan Chicken
You are going to love this Quick Four Ingredient Moroccan Chicken. It's super flavorful from all the Moroccan spices and a tad sweet with the addition of honey. Get the Quick Four Ingredient Moroccan Chicken recipe here.
27. Instant Pot Orange Chicken
Sweet and tender Instant Pot Orange Chicken is ready for a weeknight dinner is less than 30 minutes. The whole family will love the flavorful sauce, and you'll love how easy it is to make. Get the Instant Pot Orange Chicken recipe here.
28. Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumsticks
The crispy skin holds the moisture in, giving way to the tender meat that is juicy and flavorful thanks to a simple marinade made with tamari, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic. Get the Easy 5-Ingredient Chicken Drumsticks recipe here.
29. Indian Cauliflower Rice
This Indian Cauliflower Rice is loaded with delicious Indian flavors, thanks to spices like turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper, fresh vegetables like carrots, onions, and peas, and packed with protein from chickpeas. Get the Indian Cauliflower Rice recipe here.
30. Instant Pot Lentil Soup
A hearty and delicious meal, this Instant Pot Lentil Soup is simple enough to serve on busy weeknights and fancy enough for a tasty weekend dinner. This healthy, filling, warming, and delicious comfort food comes together quickly in your pressure cooker. Get the Instant Pot Lentil Soup recipe here.
31. Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry
Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick one-pot wonder dinner the whole family will love. Get the Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry recipe here.
32. Instant Pot Sesame Chicken
Instant Pot Sesame Chicken is a delicious weeknight meal that the entire family will love. This hearty dish comes together quickly and has tender chicken in a sweet and savory sauce. Get the Instant Pot Sesame Chicken recipe here.
33. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup has spicy flavors and tender shredded chicken. It's ready in under 30 minutes and tastes great as leftovers the next day. Get the Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe here.
34. Baked Pork Tenderloin
This juicy and flavorful Baked Pork Tenderloin is full of smoky, sweet spices and cooked to tender perfection in the oven. It makes a quick and healthy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love! Get the Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe here.
35. Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl
This easy Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl will be a hit with the family and the cook. It's loaded with fresh vegetables, chicken, and noodles in a flavorful broth. Get the Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl recipe here.
36. Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing
Loaded with fresh, healthy, and satisfying flavors, this recipe will surely be a new staple in your home. This mouthwatering dish comes together in under 30 minutes for the perfect easy weeknight meal. Get the Sausage and Bok Choy Grain Bowl with Creamy Tahini Dressing recipe here.
37. Spicy Blood Orange Chicken
Spicy and sweet, this juicy Blood Orange Chicken is loaded with flavor. It's roasted in the oven with potatoes, onions, and fresh blood oranges. It's a sheet pan, one-pan dinner! Get the Spicy Blood Orange Chicken recipe here.
38. Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni
This family-friendly Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni is super satisfying on those cold winter nights by the fire. Make extra because the leftovers are delicious. Get the Chicken Parmesan with Pepperoni recipe here.
39. Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken
This Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken is a fun and festive holiday dinner. The tart and sweet sauce perfectly pair with simply sauteed chicken breasts. Get the Skillet Cranberry Leek Chicken recipe here.
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