Our 11 Best Fall Meals to Keep You Cozy

The weather is shifting and it’s time to get cozy in the kitchen. These easy meals will have you cozying up and enjoying a homemade dinner that is sure to bring some comfort and warmth. We have everything from soups to skillet meals to crockpot recipes, so you’re sure to find some favorites.

Dumpling Soup

A bowl of brothy soup with dumplings. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

Save your money and skip the takeout because you can make this delicious and easy dumpling soup at home in just 15 minutes. Frozen dumplings cook in a garlic and ginger broth and spinach wilts in the last few minutes of cooking for a light, but satisfying soup. Top with chili crisp oil and sesame oil for more flavor.

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White Bean Chili

This nutritious chili is loaded with flavor (lime, cilantro, spices!), a great source of protein and fiber (beans, corn!), and it’s made with simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry (broth, onion, garlic). Serve the vegetarian white chili with a ton of toppings and you’ve got a delicious, nutritious, and cozy meal. Naturally vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Vegetarian White Bean Chili.

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

A plate of cheesy peppered noodles. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This Italian dish seems a little complicated, but it’s really quite simple. Use high-quality butter, cheese, and pasta for this dish, as it’s about all that’s in it! It’s easy enough for a quick dinner but nice enough to turn it into a date night meal, too.

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Crispy Baked Quesadillas

A sheet pan of crispy baked chicken and cheese quesadillas. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

These baked quesadillas are easy and cheesy with plenty of tender chicken tucked between crispy baked shells. It’s a great way to make quesadillas for a crowd as you no longer need to babysit the stove! The recipe calls for chicken, but you could swap it for cooked ground beef, black beans, or fajita veggies instead if desired.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

If you are a fan of hands off slow cooker recipes you are going to love this one. Just 10 minutes of prep and after slow cooking, you’ll be left with flavorful, tender, and totally delicious shredded beef. This slow cooker shredded beef is a blank canvas and you have so many options for ways to turn it into multiple meals.

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Chicken Taco Soup

This flavorful soup might taste like it took all day to simmer, but it puts a shortcut ingredient to work to make it so easy you can serve it on a weeknight. With chicken, taco spices, and the best tomato-studded broth, this soup will have your family coming back for a second bowl. Serve with your favorite taco toppings like cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Taco Soup.

Orecchiette With Sausage and Broccoli

sausage and broccoli pasta in a bowl — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This 30-minute meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. With savory sausage, tender broccoli and yummy orecchiette pasta rounds, this five-ingredient dish delivers a complete meal from one pan and always gets rave reviews. This meal is easy to prepare, easy to clean up, and best of all easy to eat because it tastes so good after a long day at work.

Get the Recipe: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli.

Crockpot Chicken and Gravy

A pile of noodles on a plate, topped with chicken and gravy, with peas to the side. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

This slow cooker supper is so easy and so delicious! With only four simple ingredients and a few moments of time, you can prepare this comfort food dinner and have it ready when your family comes home. Serve this over noodles and with green beans or peas on the side for a simple, classic dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken and Gravy.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

If you could benefit from some cozy comfort food, this chicken noodle soup is the recipe to make. It is a classic chicken noodle soup but with a rich drizzle of heavy cream for ultra-delicious flavor and texture. Each bite has a creamy flavor and chunks of chicken and veggies with plenty of noodles. Serve with a simple green salad or

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Pepper Steak Stir Fry

This beloved recipe is a reader favorite! The easy pepper and steak stir fry recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and it’s better than take-out! It’s got everything you are looking for in a meal (from both a nutrition and an enjoyment standpoint): carbs, veggies, protein, and FLAVOR!

Get the Recipe: Pepper Steak Stir Fry Recipe.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki

A plate of teriyaki chicken over greens. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

If you are craving takeout at home, try this slow-cooker recipe for chicken teriyaki! You’ll have a flavorful and easy dinner waiting for you – with minimal work. Chicken is coated in a jarred teriyaki sauce for a true dump-and-go recipe! Serve with rice and a veggie.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Teriyaki.