Cozy Fall Dinner Recipes

When the air gets that first hint of chill, I’m all about cozy dinners – you know, the ones that feel like aromatherapy while they’re cooking and satisfy the comfort food cravings. So, here are some of my favorite fall dinner ideas that are perfect for slow evenings and second helpings.

Fall Chili, Soup and Stews

Soup season is my favorite season so whether you’re craving a classic chicken noodle or a slow-simmered beef stew, these bowls were made for sweater weather.

Chile Colorado

Slow-simmered chile colorado is make-ahead and freezer-friendly, so be sure to make a big batch so you’ll have leftovers to enjoy through the fall.

Vegetable Steak Soup

Hearty steak, tender veggies, and rich broth combine in this vegetable steak soup. It’s a great main dish soup with some bread on the side and, I promise, it will warm you from the inside out.

Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup

This enchilada soup has all the cozy feels without the fuss. It’s so easy and the perfect bowl when you’re craving some comfort.

Unstuffed Pepper Soup

Everything you love about sausage stuffed bell peppers but serve up soup-style. This unstuffed pepper soup is a must-try for this fall.

Chicken Noodle Soup

This chicken noodle soup is classic, cozy, and made for chilly nights. It’s basically a hug disguised as dinner.

No Bean Chili with Ground Beef

This hearty beef chili is an easy slow cooker recipe! It’s thick, hearty, and loaded with flavor. I always make a double-batch and freeze some for easy meals later.

Beef Stew

This classic beef stew is made easy in the slow cooker. Tender beef, rich gravy, and melt-in-your-mouth veggies. It’s Sunday supper perfection.

Cozy Bowls & Skillet Recipes

If you know me, you know I love cozy bowls and easy skillet meals, so here are few weeknight heroes for you to try.

Pork Verde Enchilada Bowls

Savory pork, green chile sauce, black beans, and melty cheese. These enchilada bowls are an easy way to treat yourself without all the work.

Creamy One Pan Chicken and Rice

This chicken and rice is a twist on an old classic dressed up with a creamy gruyere sauce, fresh broccoli, and lots of tender chicken. Old-fashioned comfort in a new and delicious way.

Salsa Verde Chicken Bowls

Another easy slow cooker idea: salsa verde chicken. No pre cooking – just put it all in the slow cooker and then dinner is ready a few hours later.

salsa verde chicken on rice with guacamole and tortilla strips.

Italian Sausage and Peppers

This one pan Italian sausage and peppers is saucy, savory, and perfect with rice or pasta. It’s so simple!

Beef and Veggie Noodle Bowls

When you’re craving savory noodles, these beef noodle bowls with lots of veggies are the answer.

Puff Pastry Skillet Pot Pie

Skilled chicken pot pie topped with flaky and golden puff pastry. The buttery crust and hearty filling is a match made in pot pie heaven.

Pasta and Baked Comfort Dishes

This round up would not be complete without some pasta recipes, so here you have a few one pan pasta ideas and a few slow cooker recipes. Creamy, cheesy, hearty and satisfying – they’re perfect for cozy fall nights.

Four Cheese Baked Ziti

This baked ziti has pockets of four different kinds of ooey-gooey melted cheese and is so easy to make. It’s great for entertaining because you can assemble it ahead and bake it when it’s time for dinner.

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

It’s technically a side dish, but this green chile mac and cheese steps in as a main dish when all you want is a creamy pan of pasta.

a baking dish of mac and cheese with green chile.

White Spinach Lasagna

Comforting, cozy, and meat-free – this white lasagna with spinach and herbs is hearty without the heaviness. So good.

Pasta with Sunday Sauce

This is my slow cooker take on Italian-American Sunday sauce. It simmers for hours until it’s thick, rich, and delicious. It takes spaghetti night to a whole new level.

One Pan White Bean Spinach Pasta

White bean spinach pasta is a little creamy, very filling, and so easy to make. You only need one pan and it’s perfect for a chilly fall night.

Blue Cheese Pasta with Steak

Save this steak pasta with blue cheese sauce for a night when you really want to treat yourself. It’s so rich and decadent!

two bowls of steak pasta with blue cheese sauce.

Baked Tortellini

I love this baked tortellini because it’s a great recipe to whip out when you want something quick and easy. It’s a one pan pasta that takes about 30 minutes to make.

Creamy Meatballs and Gnocchi

Meatballs and gnocchi is an easy one pan dinner that hits all the comforting notes.

One Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta

A classic chicken dish turned into a one pan dinner. Tender chicken, sauce, Parmesan cheese, and a crunchy topping – this one pan chicken Parmesan pasta has it all.