Stuffed Acorn Squash.

These Comforting Fall Dinners Are the Cure for Chilly Nights

Fall comfort food dinners embrace hearty ingredients and rich flavors that reflect the season. With dishes like pot roast, casseroles, and baked pastas, these meals bring warmth and satisfaction to the table. Seasonal vegetables like squash, sweet potatoes, and root vegetables are often featured, adding depth and richness to classic recipes. Slow-cooked meats, creamy sauces, and baked dishes create a cozy, comforting atmosphere perfect for cooler evenings. These dinners offer a blend of nostalgia and indulgence, making them a favorite during the fall months.

Healthy Turkey Chili

Healthy Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes.
Healthy Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This healthy chili is packed with flavor, featuring a delicious blend of lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and spices. It’s a comforting, hearty meal that’s not only gluten-free but also packed with protein and nutrients. It’s great for meal prep and perfect for any time of the year

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Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili

Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili.
Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly

Break out the Instant Pot for this wholesome, comforting Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili.  It’s packed with turkey, beans, quinoa and spices that will warm you up on a cold night. 

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Quinoa Chili

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This instant pot chicken tortilla soup is gluten-free and loaded with spicy flavors and tender shredded chicken. It’s a hearty, flavorful soup that’s packed with nutritious ingredients and can be ready in under 30 minutes! Plus, the leftovers taste great for the next day!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl

Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl.
Creamy Thai Chicken Ramen Bowl. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This delicious Creamy Chicken Ramen is a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for those chilly evenings when you need a warm, satisfying meal. With its rich, creamy broth and the perfect blend of flavors, this dish is a must-try for all ramen lovers out there.

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Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon

Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon.
Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup with Bacon is loaded with fresh vegetables and crisp bacon. Cooking the vegetables in a little bacon fat gives them extra pop.  Make a big batch of this and freeze one for next week! 

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Chicken Pho

Chicken Pho.
Chicken Pho. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Chicken Pho is a Vietnamese dish that starts with a broth that is rich in flavors like lime, ginger, and anise.  It is loaded with sliced meat and rice noodles and topped with Thai basil and cilantro.  You might even hear some serious slurping going on at your dinner table.

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Instant Pot Chicken Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup.Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

Your family will love this Instant Pot Chicken Soup. This easy pressure cooker recipe is simple to make with pantry staples, so it can be thrown together any night of the week.

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White Chicken Chili With Sweet Potatoes

White Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes.
White Chicken Chili With Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This White Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes is spicy, filling and gluten free.  It’s the perfect cold weather meal. This White Chicken Chili with Sweet Potatoes is the perfect combo of sweet and spicy.

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Italian Sausage Soup

Italian Sausage Soup.
Italian Sausage Soup. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

This hearty Italian Sausage Soup combines crumbled Italian sausage, fragrant onion and garlic, and flavorful seasonings in a creamy tomato-based broth. The pasta adds volume for a satisfying main meal – it’s the perfect budget-friendly weeknight dinner!
Get the Recipe: Italian Sausage Soup

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.
Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. Photo credit: My Therapist Cooks.

Chicken pot pie with tater tot topping is the BEST kid-friendly make-ahead dinner! Delicious, perfect for meal prep! Includes GF variation.
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Apple Cider Beef Stew

Apple Cider Beef Stew.
Apple Cider Beef Stew. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

This Apple Cider Beef Stew is gluten free and full of comfort.  It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day.  It’s the perfect meal to make for company over the holidays.

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Hamburger Soup

Easy Hamburger Soup.
Easy Hamburger Soup. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy hamburger soup is a delicious blend of flavors that will warm you up from the inside out. Packed with lean ground beef, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a savory broth, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly day.

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Instant Pot Gluten-Free Beef Stew

Instant Pot Gluten-Free Beef Stew.
Instant Pot Gluten-Free Beef Stew. Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This comforting gluten-free beef stew is a hearty, wholesome dish that’s perfect for those chilly nights. Packed with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth, this stew is not only delicious but also incredibly satisfying. It’s a family-friendly recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your home.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Gluten-Free Beef Stew 

Not Your Average Beef Stew

Not Your Average Beef Stew.
Not Your Average Beef Stew. Photo Credit: Karen Kelly.

Not Your Average Beef Stew is full of carrots, potatoes and pearl onions and gets its flavor from red wine and balsamic vinegar.  Trust me, it’s packed with flavor! 

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Okra Soup Recipe

Okra Soup Recipe.
Okra Soup Recipe. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

This easy Okra Soup Recipe is filled with delicious chunks of smoked sausage and vegetables in a spicy vegetable broth. It is so flavorful and delicious; enjoy it over a bowl of rice or with a side of crusty bread.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash.
Stuffed Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Living Chirpy.

Stuffed Acorn Squash is a great fall dinner idea that is healthy and unique with quinoa, dried cranberries, sausage, and herbs.
Get the Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash

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