Warm Up to Fall: 10 Delicious Dinner Ideas Await!
As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, there’s nothing quite like a warm and comforting fall dinner. But with busy schedules and weeknight commitments, it can be tough to find the time to cook a gourmet meal.
That’s where these easy fall dinner ideas come in. These recipes are simple to follow and require minimal ingredients, so you can put a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
Crispy Chicken Tacos
Make these chicken tacos tonight for an easy and delicious dinner that the entire family will love. Add some rice, or chips and salsa to the side for a full flavorful meal.
Get the recipe:Â Crispy chicken tacos.
Ginger Chicken Fried Rice
Skip the take out order and make this chicken fried rice recipe. It packs a punch of delicious ginger that rivals take out, but is actually so easy! You can add your favorite veggies in to customize this meal.
Get the recipe: Ginger chicken fried rice.
Healthy Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
You can’t beat a fast and wholesome meal for fall. This recipe is healthy and easy for busy weeknights, or anytime you need something filling in a flash. You probably have everything you need in your pantry to make this yummy chicken and rice.
Get the recipe: Healthy instant pot chicken and rice.
Lemon Baked Chicken
Jazz up your chicken with simple ingredients to make an excellent family meal. Your family will love this zingy citrus flavor. Serve with a salad or oven roasted vegetables for a great dinner with loads of vitamin c.
Get the recipe: Lemon baked chicken.
Creamy Turkey Mushroom Kale Soup
You are going to love this cozy mushroom, kale and turkey soup on a cold fall day. It is hearty, filling and best of all, healthier. Serve with crusty bread for a filling family meal.
Get the recipe: Creamy turkey mushroom kale soup.
Frito Pie
Who could resist some hearty, lightly spicy and totally satisfying frito pie? Add cheese, sour cream, salsa, or anything you like to this to make it your own. The kids are going to find this recipe enticing, as it has a favorite snack mixed in.
Get the recipe: Frito pie.
Beef Stew
Make a stick to your ribs dinner that is sure to warm up the family on a blustery fall day. This dish is easy, budget friendly and reheats well for leftovers for lunch the next day. Serve with crusty rolls for a really hearty meal.
Get the recipe: Beef stew.
Roasted Lamb Ragu
Make something elegant and delicious for a cozy at home dinner. Serve this over pasta for an Italian meal that everyone will love. It seems like a complicated dish to make, but this is rather simple.
Get the recipe: Roasted lamb ragu.
Slow Cooker Chili
Let this chili cook low and slow all day for the best fall family dinner. The aroma will entice your family after a long, chilly day. Plus, you can add sour cream, cheese, jalapeno slices or anything you like.Â
Get the recipe: Slow cooker chili.
Harvest Sheet Pan Dinner
With veggies, pecans and sausage, your family is sure to love this easy one dish dinner from the first bite. Use brussels sprouts, squash, broccoli or any of your favorites to make this meal personalized to your preferences.
Get the recipe: Harvest sheet pan dinner.
One Pot Pumpkin Pasta
Pumpkin pasta is so delicious and comforting. You will love the flavor this one dish dinner offers for a tasty meal with easy clean up afterwards. Offer sweet potato rolls or an oven roasted veggies.
Get the recipe: One pot pumpkin pasta.
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Sausage, Potatoes and Green Bean Sheet Pan Bake
This simple sheet pan meal makes for such a delicious fall meal. Use sausage, potatoes and green beans for a wholesome and filling dish that is easy to prepare and clean up. You can get a hot meal on the table in a short amount of time on the busiest night.
Get the recipe: Sausage, green beans and potatoes sheet pan bake.
Creamy Italian Chickpea Soup
If you are craving soup, salad and breadsticks, then save your money and the meal at Olive Garden and make this authentic Italian soup instead. This is such a cozy and creamy dish to pair with garlic breadsticks for the best homemade fall meal.
Get the recipe: Creamy Italian chickpea soup.
One Pot Pasta e FagioliÂ
As the temperatures drop, you might be in the mood for soup. This recipe needs only one dish to cook, and makes for such a hearty and delicious dinner. Offer crusty Italian bread on the side for a simple and satisfying meal.
Get the recipe: One pot pasta e fagioli.Â
Sheet Pan Breakfast Pizza
Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea. This recipe mashes up breakfast staples into pizza form for a meal that the entire family will enjoy. You can add your favorite breakfast meat, veggies and cheeses to this for a personalized pizza night on a blustery evening.
Get the recipe: Sheet pan breakfast pizza.
Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin
Pop pork tenderloin into the dutch oven with potatoes, carrots and onions for such a delicious, classic comfort food dinner. This will fill your family up with yummy, nutritious ingredients on a cool autumn evening.
Get the recipe: Dutch oven pork tenderloin.
Great Northern Bean Soup with Barley
This soup has it all; ham chunks, tender veggies, healthy beans and filling barley. Serve with cornbread, or fried potatoes for a classic comfort food that satisfies with wholesome nutrition.
Get the recipe: Great northern bean soup with barley.
Apple Cider Braised Chicken ThighsÂ
Make a budget friendly dish with chicken thighs for a fall meal. Apple cider adds such a delicious flavor to a simple cut of chicken. Serve with roasted veggies or baked potatoes for a hearty dinner option.
Get the recipe: Apple cider braised chicken thighs.
Instant Pot Chicken Teriyaki
Serve this saucy chicken over rice for a really delicious dinner. You can cook this in, well, an instant, to get healthy, hearty food on the table in less time than it takes to pick up a carryout order.
Get the recipe: Instant pot chicken teriyaki.
Cheeseburger Casserole
Skip the buns and make this meaty, cheesy casserole that delivers big, bold burger flavors in each bite. Offer all of your favorite toppings to make this meal unique to you. Pickle slices, ketchup or mustard would be extra tasty over the top of this easy weeknight meal.
Get the recipe: Cheeseburger casserole.
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