12 Easy Fall Dinners for Busy Weeknights
Fall dinners should be hearty, warming, and easy to pull off on a busy week. I’ve put together twelve of my favorites, from slow cooker soups to sheet pan roasts. Scroll through and save the ones that look good.
Slow Cooker Clam Chowder
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Slow Cooker Clam Chowder is thick and creamy, with tender potatoes and smoky clams that slow cook all day into a rich, warming bowl. I serve it with crusty bread for dunking. It is one of my favorite fall dinners when the temperature drops.
Ratatouille Lasagna
Ratatouille Lasagna layers roasted vegetables, rich tomato sauce, and creamy ricotta between pasta sheets for a dinner that truly satisfies. It is a great way to use seasonal produce and still feel like a full meal. I bring this to potlucks all fall.
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole brings bold Mexican flavor to the table with tender shredded chicken and melty cheese. It is a set-it-and-forget-it dinner that the whole table empties fast. I add sour cream on top right before serving.
Apple Pork Chops
Apple Pork Chops are golden-seared and finished in a maple-Dijon pan sauce with fresh apples and cinnamon. The flavors are savory and sweet at once, which is exactly what fall calls for. I have this on the table in under an hour.
Chicken and Orzo
One Pot Chicken and Orzo is a creamy one-pan meal with tender chicken, fresh herbs, and orzo that soaks up all the flavor as it cooks. Everything comes together in a single pot, so cleanup is minimal. I reach for this one on the busiest weeknights.
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole is a hearty bake with tender chicken under a fluffy stuffing layer and a creamy sauce holding it all together. It disappears fast at my table every fall. I make it without fail once the weather cools down.
Slow Cooker Burrito Casserole
Slow Cooker Burrito Casserole is a hearty, dump-and-go dinner with seasoned beef, rice, beans, and melted cheese, slow-cooked together. The crockpot does all the work, so dinner is ready when you are. It feeds a crowd without any fuss.
Cajun Sausage Pasta
Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick stovetop dinner with smoky sausage and penne in a creamy Cajun sauce with just the right amount of heat. It comes together in about 30 minutes, and the leftovers reheat beautifully. I make it at least twice a month.
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
Cracker Barrel Meatloaf is a slow cooker copycat that comes out tender and cheesy with a sweet, tangy glaze on top. It only takes about 15 minutes of prep, then the crockpot does the rest. I make this for Sunday dinner or whenever I need something that feeds a crowd.
Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy are fork-tender chunks of beef simmered low and slow in a rich brown gravy until everything is melt-in-your-mouth good. I serve it over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a full fall dinner. This one is always a hit.
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables
Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables is a simple weeknight dinner with seasoned chicken thighs roasted alongside potatoes, carrots, and green beans on a single pan. Everything gets a little crispy on the edges, and cleanup is minimal. I rotate this into my fall dinner plan every week.
Crock Pot Taco Pasta
Crock Pot Taco Pasta is a creamy, cheesy pasta with seasoned ground beef and taco flavor all cooked together in the slow cooker. It is a weeknight win made from pantry staples. I top mine with sour cream and green onions.
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