24 Family Dinner Recipes to Warm You Up on Chilly Fall Nights
Fall is all about warming, filling comfort foods that take the edge off a cold day. After months of heat, you can finally start to use the oven again. Creating healthy, hearty dishes the whole family can enjoy is important, and it's easy to get stuck in a recipe rut. But it's not hard to add some new dishes to your weekly rotation! Embrace the fall vibes by using in-season ingredients, warming flavors, and crowd-pleasing recipes that are perfect for any day of the week, whether you're in a rush or can afford to spend a bit more time on food prep. Trust us — your family will be begging you to recreate these delicious, cozy fall dishes!
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Butternut Squash and Bell Pepper Hummus Wraps
On those warmer fall days, these butternut squash and bell pepper hummus wraps are the perfect transitional family meal.
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Creamy Sausage Kale Pasta
This easy creamy sausage and kale pasta is the perfect combination of filling and healthy.
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Garlic and Herb Roasted Cherry Tomato Pizza
Upgrade pizza night with this garlic and herb roasted cherry tomato pizza. Serve with plenty of cheese for picky eaters!
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Reuben-Stuffed Chicken
This Reuben-stuffed chicken is the ultimate comfort food, and pairs nicely with mashed potatoes and veggies.
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Skillet Moroccan Chicken
This skillet Moroccan chicken sounds fancy, but at its core, it's a great, simple Fall meal.
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Spinach Gratin
If you're trying to incorporate more vegetables into your family's diet, this spinach gratin is a great option. It's hard to argue with a crispy cheese topping!
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Five Cheese Bake
Indulge in the ultimate fall comfort food with this supercheesy five cheese bake.
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Stuffed Pepper Soup
If you love the taste of stuffed peppers but don't want to fuss with the preparation, try this stuffed pepper soup instead.
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Sweet Sesame Basil Chicken Noodles
This sweet sesame basil chicken noodle recipe is way better — and healthier — than takeout!
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Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup
Turn a beloved summertime dish into a new fall favorite with this warming crockpot chicken taco soup.
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Pork Chops With Creamy Cabbage
Kids will lap up these delicious pork chops with creamy cabbage, and it's sophisticated enough for the adults, too.
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Sloppy Joes
Ditch the prepared foods and opt instead for these homemade sloppy joes, which will be a hit with even the youngest eaters in your family.
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Slow Cooker Enchiladas
You'll feel good about feeding your family these slow cooker enchiladas, and your kids will be coming back for seconds!
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Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes
These deceptively healthy buffalo chicken sweet potatoes are going to be a new favorite in your home.
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Red Pepper Fettuccine With Shrimp
Update a classic with this red pepper fettuccine with shrimp.
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Pumpkin Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons
Most kids can't say no to grilled cheese, so they'll love this healthy pumpkin soup with grilled cheese croutons.
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Chicken Pot Pie
Feed your family a fall comfort food classic with this easy chicken pot pie.
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Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes, and Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
There's nothing better than an entire meal that only uses one dish! Try this sheet pan chicken, potatoes, and bacon-wrapped asparagus for a healthy dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Veggie-Packed Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
If your weekly pasta night is in need of an upgrade, try this veggie-packed spaghetti and meat sauce.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Broccoli Bake
This lemon garlic chicken and broccoli bake is full of bright, fresh flavors, but is still warm enough for those chilly Fall days.
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Creamy Chicken and Rice
The best Fall meals are hearty, healthy, and filling, and this creamy chicken and rice definitely fits the bill.
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Lentil Soup
This supertasty and superhealthy lentil soup will have your family rushing back for more.
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Chicken Stroganoff
Put a healthier spin on stroganoff with this chicken stroganoff recipe that your kids will be requesting all season long.
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Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas
Sheet-pan chicken fajitas are a great way to get the whole family involved in making supper. Whip up the chicken and peppers, and serve with sides for personalization.
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