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20 Fantastic Fall Family Dinners

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Nothing gets the fam together like warming Fall Family Dinners. And I have to tell you, this list is so good you’ll want to make every single recipe on it. So here’s a sneak peek to get you excited.

We have the absolute BEST white chicken chili, garlic bread sloppy joes, mouthwatering single-serving chicken pot pies, and more, and more, and more! So, my friend, are you ready? Let’s dig in!

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The Best White Chicken Chili

Bowl of white chicken chili topped with shredded cheese, avocado slices, and crushed tortilla chips.

This easy stovetop white chicken chili is dreamy, creamy, easy, and tasty. With shredded chicken, shredded cheese, cream cheese, white beans, and mild chilies, it’s so good you’ll actually forget about your traditional chili recipe. Well, at least for a little while.

Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

Toasted garlic bread topped with saucy sloppy joe meat and melted cheese, sliced and ready to eat.

Garlic bread sloppy joes are an easy-peasy comfort food that comes together in just 20 minutes. Make it once and you’ll never stop making it.

Visit Nibble and Dine for the recipe.

Single Serving Chicken Pot Pie

Golden brown baked chicken pot pie in a ramekin with a spoon and thyme garnish on a white plate.

These chicken pot pies are so good, comforting, and easy to make. Baked in individual ramekins, they’re cute and fun for kids (9 to 99). And if that didn’t get your attention, they’re also a great way to use up leftover chicken, vegetables, and pie crust.

Copycat Wendy’s Chili Recipe

A homemade Wendy’s chili copycat recipe with ground beef, beans, and a savory tomato-based broth.

There’s something about Wendy’s chili that’s just too good to pass up. This copycat tries to get as close to the real thing as possible. Serve it in a bowl, on a potato, or even over fries. Can you say yummy?

Visit Budget Delicious for the recipe.

Cheesy Pasta Kielbasa

Close-up of creamy cheesy kielbasa pasta served on a dark plate with a black fork.

Mmmm! This cheesy kielbasa pasta recipe is so, so good. It’s a perfect family dinner idea for fall, and so incredibly easy to make. You’ve got the smokiness from the sausage, the ooey gooey cheese, and the heartiness of the pasta for a belly-filling meal the kids will beg for.

Pan Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Creamy pumpkin soup swirled with cream and sprinkled with herbs and pepper, perfect for chilly fall nights.

If you’re anything like Shiny of Kitchen Savouries, this delicious pan-roasted pumpkin soup will become the one you turn to most. It’s creamy with full-fat coconut milk, roasted pumpkin, onions, coriander stems, and more.

Visit Kitchen Savouries for the recipe.

Stovetop Beef Stew

Tender beef simmered in a rich stovetop gravy, cooked low and slow for a hearty comfort food classic.

If you serve this stovetop beef stew recipe from Nutmeg and Vinegar over mashed potatoes, you might have the most perfect comfort food ever. You just can’t beat that deep, beefy flavor.

Visit Nutmeg and Vinegar for the recipe.

Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Bowl of creamy shredded chicken and wild rice soup with carrots, celery, herbs, and crusty bread.

Our chicken and wild rice soup is a proven winner! It’s what rainy fall days are made for. You have tender bites of chicken swimming in a sea of goodness. There’s rice, carrots, celery, and a boatload of flavor.

Vegan Enchilada Soup

Vegan enchilada soup loaded with veggies, black beans, avocado, and tortilla strips in a zesty broth.

Mexican cuisine is known for its bold, rich flavors, and that theme continues with this vegan enchilada soup. While you won’t find any meat, there’s still plenty of flavor to be had.

Visit Becoming You with Julie for the recipe.

Dutch Oven American Goulash

Classic American goulash made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, and tomato sauce for a cozy weeknight dinner.

There’s something about simple recipes from your childhood that sparks a stroll down memory lane. That’s what you’ll get with this Dutch oven American Goulash. It’s easy, meaty, cheesy, and hearty.

Visit Cooking Up Memories for the recipe.

Beef and Barley Stew

Hearty beef and barley stew loaded with vegetables, fresh herbs, and a rich savory broth.

This beef and barley stew has me wishing I could grab a spoonful right from the screen. It’s so hearty and flavorful with stew beef, potatoes, carrots, and loads of flavor.

Visit Chew Out Loud for the recipe.

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Sausage Tortellini Soup

Creamy tortellini soup with sausage and spinach in a rich tomato broth, topped with fresh basil and parmesan.

When you need something to warm you up on a cold winter night, this sausage tortellini soup is just that. It starts with a creamy base of tomato broth before adding in Italian sausage and spinach.

Visit Love From The Oven for the recipe.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Roasted acorn squash stuffed with quinoa, cranberries, and feta—perfect for fall or holiday meals.

Not only does this stuffed acorn squash look otherworldly good, but it’s also super delish. Halved acorn squash is roasted, then stuffed with a hearty mix of quinoa, dried cranberries, feta, and pecans.

Visit Love From the Oven for the recipe.

Chicken Manchow Soup

Spicy chicken manchow soup with chopped veggies, fried noodles, and fresh herbs in a savory broth.

This chicken Manchow soup is loaded with vegetables, chicken, soy sauce, vinegar, and broth for a dish that fuses Chinese and Indian cuisine. Garnish with crispy chow mein noodles and you have fall family dinner all will love.

Visit Heavenly Spiced for the recipe.

Turkey Vegetable Chili

Hearty turkey vegetable chili packed with beans, corn, and avocado—flavorful, filling, and full of color.

What if I told you the hardest thing about this turkey vegetable chili is chopping the vegetables? Well, that’s because the tasty slurp-worthy meal has a load of them. Think zucchini, carrots, bell pepper, corn, and even potatoes.

Visit Mallory the Dietitian for the recipe.

Roasted Sweet Potato and Goat Cheese Salad

Roasted sweet potato salad with goat cheese, dried cranberries, walnuts, and a balsamic glaze.

This roasted sweet potato and goat cheese salad makes a great side dish or a stand-alone dinner. Either way, the hearty sweet potatoes, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and balsamic reduction make for a delicious experience.

Visit Hey, Snickerdoodle for the recipe.

Bison Stew

Slow-cooked bison stew with mushrooms, onions, and herbs, served with creamy mashed potatoes on the side.

Before leaving for work, toss all the ingredients for this bison stew in the slow cooker and let it work its magic. By the time you get back home, you’ll be welcomed by the magnetic pull of this easy fall family dinner.

Visit In The Kitch for the recipe.

Harvest Bowls

Colorful harvest grain bowl with chicken, avocado, roasted veggies, pecans, and pomegranate on rice.

These harvest bowls taste like the best fall flavors all in one dish. What with roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, pomegranate, tender chicken, walnuts, and avocado, it’s an autumn dinner the whole family will fall for.

Visit Tastes Better From Scratch for the recipe.

Manicotti Recipe

Cheesy baked manicotti covered in marinara sauce, topped with herbs, and served with crispy garlic bread

This simple Manicotti recipe is pasta filled with a three-cheese filling. And get this, there are only 10 ingredients (some you probably have in your kitchen), and it takes just an hour.

Visit Tastes Better From Scratch for the recipe.

Irish Beef Stew

Chunky Irish beef stew with tender meat, carrots, and potatoes in a savory herb-infused brown gravy.

Save time (and money) without sacrificing flavor with this rich and tender Irish beef stew. This brilliant idea swaps stew beef for ground beef, but you still get loads of flavor thanks to the vegetables, broth, and Worcestershire sauce.

Visit The Soccer Mom Blog for the recipe.

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