17 Easy Fall Dinner Recipes That’ll Make You Feel Cozy

Want to add some instant coziness to your fall nights? Just make one of these comforting and easy fall dinner recipes.

From butternut squash pasta to chicken pot pie and apple pork chops, these dinner ideas are perfect for the autumn season.

We’ve also included plenty of hearty soup and stew recipes for the crisp fall weather. You’ll want to make these cozy fall dinners all season long.

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Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Pumpkin chili topped with avocados in a grey bowl on a dark b background. — Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

If you’ve never had pumpkin chili before, you’re missing out. This chili is made with pumpkin, ground turkey, beans, spices, and veggies.

This recipe is freezer-friendly, so you can make it ahead of time.

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Butternut Squash Pasta

You’ll want to put this creamy butternut squash pasta into your fall dinner rotation. The roasted garlic goes perfectly with the butternut squash.

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Apple Pork Chops

These tender pork chops are cooked in butter and a yummy apple cider based sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights.

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Beef and Barley Stew

This slow cooker beef and barley stew will warm you up even in the coldest weather. It uses wholesome ingredients and is a healthy dinner option.

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Honey Mustard Chicken and Sweet Potatoes

Chicken breast is smothered in a homemade honey mustard dressing and pairs perfectly with tender pieces of sweet potatoes and onions.

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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Fall means football season, and these Philly cheesesteak sliders will score big on game night.

Even if you’re not a football fan, you’ll still love these tasty sliders filled with beef, cheese, and bell peppers.

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Cowboy Meatloaf and Potato Casserole

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This comforting casserole has a meatloaf base and is topped with potatoes, bacon, fried onions, and more. It’s the ultimate fall comfort food.

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Sweet Potato Curry

Full of flavor, this sweet potato curry dish is made with wholesome ingredients and is incredibly inexpensive to make.

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Southern Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie Skillet dinner topped with a golden crust with a serving utensil. — Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits

When you’re craving some good old-fashioned comfort food, this skillet chicken pot pie will hit the spot.

The golden puff pastry crust is so good. This recipe uses Rotisserie chicken, which will save you a lot of time.

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Butternut Squash Sausage Soup

This will be your new favorite fall soup. It has chunks of tender butternut squash, sausage, kale, and other ingredients.

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Gouda Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese

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Sweet and salty perfection, you’ll love the combo of crispy bacon, melty gouda, and warm apple slices.

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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Pumpkin lovers will go crazy for this mac and cheese recipe.

Pumpkin can sometimes be a tricky ingredient because if you use too much, the texture of your dish can be off, but this recipe uses just the right amount.

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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup

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This soup has all the lasagna flavor without the prep time involved in making traditional lasagna. Cozy up to a bowl of this delicious lasagna soup on a chilly fall night.

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Jalapeno Cornbread Crusted Shrimp Tostadas

Shrimp tostadas topped with sour cream and cheese on a white plate. — Photo Credit: The Creative Bite

You’ve never had tostadas like these before. These flavorful tostadas are piled high with cornbread-crusted jumbo shrimp, avocado, jalapeno, and queso fresco.

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