12 Cozy Fall Dinners That Are the Ultimate Comfort Food for Crisp Nights
As the crisp fall air settles in, it’s time to embrace the ultimate comfort food that will warm you from the inside out. These 12 cozy fall dinners are perfect for chilly evenings, offering rich flavors and hearty ingredients that make every meal a comforting experience. Whether you’re craving a savory stew or a creamy casserole, these recipes will keep you snug and satisfied all season long.
Homemade Tomato Basil Soup
Ready in just an hour, this one pot Tomato Basil Soup is bursting with flavor! You can use either fresh or canned tomatoes to whip up this easy, family friendly meal. Serve it with fresh basil and a grilled cheese sandwich on the side for a classic, comforting meal!
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Chicken and Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food to make on a cold night. I’ve also included the best tips to make this family favorite, simple recipe even quicker. This southern chicken dish is sure to be a comforting meal for the whole family.
Classic Chili Recipe
This is the BEST Classic Chili Recipe, loaded with savory beef, Italian sausage, and beans in a bold, hearty sauce. It’s perfect for soup weather with a large chunk of cornbread, served on top of baked potatoes, in queso dips, or as a hot dog topping!
Cheesy Lasagna Soup
This easy Lasagna Soup recipe has all the ooey-gooey cheesiness and meaty richness of traditional lasagna in one big bowl! It’s a hearty soup that can be made in just 30 minutes for when you are craving lasagna but don’t have the time for layering and baking one. Serve with breadsticks and a copycat Olive Garden salad and you’ve got a delicious and satisfying meal!
One Pot Chicken and Rice
With simple pantry ingredients and plenty of vegetables, this One Pot Chicken and Rice will easily become a family favorite!
New England Clam Chowder Recipe
This hearty New England Clam Chowder recipe is absolutely delicious and loaded with clams, creamy potatoes and smoky bacon. This Clam Chowder recipe is much easier to make than you may think and guaranteed to be a new favorite!
Instant Pot French Onion Soup
This new take on French Onion Soup will make the process quick and easy! This recipe is made in the Instant Pot and is topped with French Baguette and melty gruyere cheese.
Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole
This recipe for Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole is a simple, healthy dinner. It will be easy to throw together for a delicious twist on a family classic.
Creamy Beef and Shells in the Instant Pot
This Creamy Beef and Shells in the Instant Pot is a perfect 20 minute dinner. The pasta is cooked in a tomato and cream sauce that mixes deliciously with the beef in the recipe! It is thickened up with parmesan cheese and ready to serve so quickly. You’re going to love it!
White Bean Chicken Chili in the Instant Pot
This White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe comes together so quickly in the Instant Pot! It’s made using mostly pantry staples, and is so delicious and creamy.
Split Pea Soup in an Instant Pot
This split pea soup in an instant pot is a quick, 30-minute meal that is filling and DELICIOUS. Throw all of your ingredients in the Instant Pot and soon enough you’ll have steaming bowls of soup to feed the whole family!
Irish Stew Recipe
A good Irish beef stew is meaty, filling and full of great flavor. It’s one of those meals that was born of necessity but has carried on through generations because it is simply so good and so easy to make for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It’s particularly popular in the United States on St. Patrick’s Day, but this dish is too good to only be enjoyed once a year.
