Warm, inviting, and generally soul-satisfying comfort food dishes are the heart of the greatest fall dinners. So you’ve come to the perfect spot if you’re wondering what to prepare for supper in fall on a cool autumn night. Over 30 of the greatest simple fall dinner ideas have been collected here, including hearty soups for dinner, meat-centric meals (meatballs, anyone?), cozy casseroles, one-pot weeknight dinners (give me all the stews and curries), fast chicken recipes, and more!
1. Apple Cider Chicken with Butternut Squash
This quick and simple one-pan apple cider chicken with butternut squash, apples, and thyme cooked in an apple cider sauce is one of my favorite fall dinner recipes. In about 40 minutes, you can serve this fall supper. Remember to have some crusty bread on hand to mop up all the liquid.
2. Swedish Meatballs Recipe
Better than IKEA meatballs, these succulent, cozy handmade Swedish meatballs are browned and covered in a rich, creamy gravy sauce. One of the greatest options for a cozy fall dinner if you’re craving comfort food.
3. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
A tasty and delectable fall take on a classic, butternut squash mac and cheese has a thick, creamy sauce that is secretively packed with vegetables.
4. One Pot Coconut Curry Beef Stew
Tender bits of beef, potatoes, carrots, and creamy coconut milk combine to create a meaty but creamy one-pot coconut curry beef stew that’s warm and comforting.
5. Cheesy Tortellini And Sausage Bake
Cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a flavorful, 30-minute supper that’s quick and simple. A cozy meal that the whole family enjoys on hectic weeknights.
6. Stuffed Butternut Squash With Wild Rice
A simple, comforting vegetarian supper or side dish for fall is butternut squash with wild rice and mushrooms, which is a filling, nutritious dish. This vegetarian fall supper idea is the greatest!
7. One Pan Garlic Roasted Chicken And Baby Potatoes
Baby potatoes with garlic-roasted chicken in one pan is a tasty, nutritious, and simple dinner that the whole family will love. Give this sheet pan a 10-minute makeover.
8. Homemade Hamburger Helper
A family staple is homemade hamburger helper, but you can prepare a far better, healthier, and less expensive version at home in about 30 minutes.
9. Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
A typical comfort meal that is both savory and substantial is skillet shepherd’s pie. This comforting dinner of flavorful meat and fluffy potatoes will make you feel warm and fuzzy.
10. Butternut Squash Curry With Chickpeas
A filling and dense one-pot dish that will fulfill your fall comfort food desires is butternut squash curry with chickpeas. Perfect for family dinners on a weekday.
11. Leftover Turkey Stuffed Peppers
Turkey stuffed peppers from leftovers make a filling, hearty, and healthful supper that is simple to prepare. A true hit with the masses.
12. Apple Dijon Braised Chicken Thighs
Apple-dijon braised chicken thighs with potatoes are luscious, juicy, and so tasty that they fall off the bone, yet the exterior is crispy and crunchy. Accompany with bread to mop up all the liquid. Try the green onion dinner rolls or handmade ciabatta bread.
13. Coconut Curry Ramen
In just 25 minutes, this Coconut Curry Ramen will be done, boasting a great balance of tastes and textures, and be creamy, rich, warming, and delicious.
14. Butternut Squash Carbonara Pasta
You will like this creamy butternut squash carbonara pasta with Parmesan, bacon, and sage if you enjoy conventional carbonara.
15. Thai Turkey Meatballs In Coconut Curry
When you want a full, savory, nutritious, and appealing midweek meal, Thai turkey meatballs in coconut curry are the ideal choice.
16. Chicken Pot Pie
A crispy, buttery, flaky pie crust encases a delightful, creamy, savory filling within a homemade chicken pot pie. It freezes and stores well.
17. Hamburger soup with macaroni
A simple, quick, and healthy midweek supper that is hearty, satisfying, and comforting is hamburger soup with macaroni. In less than an hour, prepare, cook, and serve.
18. Creamy White Chicken And Spinach Lasagna
The most soothing white lasagna is a creamy white chicken and spinach lasagna with soft shredded chicken. Simply prepare in advance and freeze.
19. Pasta Bake With Sausage (Baked Ziti)
A lazy day lasagna consisting of layers of pasta covered in a flavorful meat sauce, topped with mozzarella, and baked is known as pasta bake with sausage (baked ziti).
20. Enchiladas Chicken
The saucy, spicy, and savory flavor of real Mexican cuisine is brought into your home with these simple baked chicken enchiladas. Ideal for a Cinco de Mayo Mexican celebration.
21. Ham And Potatoes Au Gratin
A delicious way to use up leftover ham is to make an easy, creamy ham and potato au gratin with soft, sliced potatoes and a gooey béchamel sauce. The most delicious comfort meal.
22. Easy Meat Lasagna
With layers of soft lasagna, hearty tomato sauce, cheese filling, and melted cheese on top, classic simple meat lasagna is the epitome of Italian comfort food.
23. Turkey Tetrazzini With Spinach
Comforting, creamy, and cheesy pasta dish: creamy turkey tetrazzini with spinach. It’s quick, easy, and tasty. Although turkey was called for in the recipe, you could just as easily use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken from the store.
24. Lasagna Roll Ups
A variation on the classic lasagna dish are lasagna roll-ups. Noodles for lasagna are wrapped up and loaded with cheese and meat sauce. Prepare ahead and store in the freezer!
25. Baked Mac And Cheese
The ideal comfort meal is baked mac & cheese; it’s creamy, cheesy, and warm, with a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s also simple and quick.
26. Ground Turkey Pasta Bake
A quick and tasty pasta bake made with ground turkey is a warm, soothing, and filling dish. A 45-minute casserole meal that is perfect for the whole family.
27. White Chicken Chili
Made with shredded chicken, healthy vegetables, and a flavorful, creamy broth, white chicken chili is a simple and delectable one-pot dinner.
28. Creamy Parmesan Risotto
No-wine Creamy Parmesan Although it looks difficult to make, risotto is a traditional Italian meal that is rich, creamy, and soothing. It can be prepared quickly.
29. Slow Cooker Beef Chili
In the fall and winter, a hearty slow cooker beef chili is a simple, cozy, and low-maintenance meal option. The family loves this particular crockpot chili.
30. Indian Butter Chicken
Easy Indian butter chicken with a creamy tomato-based sauce, charred chicken, and amazing spice + flavor can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, making it a better option than takeout.
