Easy Fall Recipes

With school starting up soon (or already for some!) and fall just around the corner (as much as it pains me to think about) I wanted to do a roundup of some easy fall recipes that are hopefully simple to incorporate into your school year routine. I had a lot of recipes to choose from so I chose to focus on recipes that had easy ingredients, not too expensive, not too many steps and would please most of our household with 4 teenagers that are sometimes picky. All recipes and photos are being shared with the permission of the original creators.

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Stuffed Pepper Casserole from Simply Scrumptious Eats

From the blog “This meal is beyond quick and easy. There is very limited prep work, and once everything is cooked, it’s simple. Mix and bake. You can make this meal even quicker by using leftover rice from a meal before!”

Stuffed Pepper Casserole - Easy Fall Recipes
Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon from Grandbaby Cakes


We dont eat a lot of fish in our house but this recipe actually does sound delicious and super easy! From the blog “Air Fryer Salmon or this Honey Garlic Salmon in air fryer is made with less than 5 ingredients. The air fryer cooks the salmon so quickly without any of the oven preheating. And no skillet messiness like when you pan-fry it. Not only does the salmon get flaky and perfectly cooked but the honey garlic glaze is so tasty!”

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon - Easy Fall Meals
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

Pumpkin Fettucine Alfredo from Herbs and Flour

From the blog “This creamy Pumpkin Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is the ultimate Fall comfort dish! This luxuriously creamy sauce incorporates pureed pumpkin and is so easy to make, it will easily become one of your favourite go-to autumn recipes!”

Pumpkin Fettucine Alfredo - Easy Fall Dinners
Pumpkin Fettucine Alfredo

Easy Steak Fajitas from Small Town Woman

Easy Steak Fajitas are an easy weeknight win. You could prepare most of it ahead of time or quickly throw it together when you get home. Serve it with a side of beans and rice!

Easy Steak Fajitas - Easy Dinner
Easy Steak Fajitas

Best Meatloaf Recipe from Grandbaby Cakes

My fiance has been talking about having meatloaf for awhile now so we definitely need to add this to our easy fall recipe rotation. I made Grandbaby Cakes carrot cake recipe for Jay’s birthday last year and it was amazing so I am excited to try more of her recipes! From the blog “This is the BEST Meatloaf recipe ever! Tender, flavorful juicy on the inside with a sticky and tangy topping, this meatloaf  is super easy to make and so dang delicious!”

Best Meatloaf Recipe - Easy Dinner Ideas
Best Meatloaf Recipe

London Broil from Small Town Woman

Marinate this meat the night before and then you can serve with potatos and a vegetable. You can have a meal ready in under 30 minutes! From the blog “This flavor packed London Broil recipe combines an easy tenderizing marinade with easy tips and hints on cooking this less expensive cut of beef.  Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized and your pocket book eased.”

London Broil
London Broil

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese from Sweet and Savory Meals

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is the perfect comfort food for fall as well as easy to prepare. If you or your family don’t like pumpkin she also has a recipe linked for easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Healthy Instant Pot Hamburger Helper from Momma Fit Lyndsey

This easy fall recipe is a healthier take on the box version! From the blog “Healthy instant pot hamburger helper is an easy weeknight meal your family will love!  Made with ground turkey, cheese, noodles and spices, this homemade cheeseburger macaroni tastes even better than the box classic and will be a weeknight dinner winner!”

Healthy Instant Pot Hamburger Helper - Easy Dinners for Family
Healthy Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

One-Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi from Balance with Jess

I honestly just realized how much I love gnocchi and this recipe sounds amazing. From the blog “This One Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi is absolutely cozy, saucy, and flavorful. It’s made with sun-dried tomatoes for a pop of brightness, frozen corn for sweetness, and Parmesan cheese for a creamy sauce. An easy, one-pot meal that only needs 30 minutes!”

One-Pot Creamy Gnocchi
One-Pot Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

Mini Beef Tacos in a Tortilla Cup from Feasty Travels

This easy dinner idea is fun twist on your typical taco night. Tacos are always a quick, easy win during the week and it’s fun to change it up a bit sometimes.

Mini Beef Tacos in a Tortilla Cup
Mini Beef Tacos in a Tortilla Cup

Instant Pot Hamburger Soup from This Vivacious Life

From the blog “Make this instant pot soup recipe in under 45 minutes with little preparation and almost no clean up! This hearty soup makes a great weeknight dinner and is something the whole family can enjoy.”

Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

Baked Feta Pasta Recipe from Kelly Stilwell

I believe this is the famous Tiktok pasta but I haven’t had a chance to try it! It would be a great addition to any easy fall meal plan. From the blog “This baked feta pasta recipe will be your go-to comfort food and a family favorite from your kitchen. It’s easy to make and the flavors are simply scrumptious.”

Baked Feta Pasta
Baked Feta Pasta

Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe – with Pepper and Cheese from Splash of Taste

You could add chicken to this recipe for some protein otherwise she has made this recipe vegitarian and also has instructions for making it vegan if desired.

Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe - with Pepper and Cheese
Spaghetti Cacio E Pepe – with Pepper and Cheese

Best Easy Chili Recipe from Glenda Embree

A good chili recipe should definitely be on your list of easy dinners for family this fall. I don’t have a go to chili recipe so I am excited to try this one.

Bowl of Chili
Easy Chili Recipe

Sheperd’s Pie from Amanda’s Cookin

From the blog “Shepherd’s Pie is easily one of my family’s favorite ground beef recipes. This recipe for Shepherd’s Pie makes a perfect weeknight meal. It’s easy to make, delicious, filling, and comforting.”

Sheperd's Pie
Sheperd’s Pie

Easy Instant Pot Frito Pie from Comfort Cooks

From the blog “This Instant Pot Frito Pie is incredibly filling, easy to make, and done in less than 30 minutes! The perfect combination of salty, creamy, and crunchy will have your family asking for this recipe on repeat.”

Easy Instant Pot Frito Pie
Easy Instant Pot Frito Pie

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole from Recipes Worth Repeating

I absolutely love Chicken Pot Pie so this recipe is a perfect addition to my easy fall recipes list. From the blog “This creamy chicken pot pie casserole is the ultimate comfort food; a meal that is perfect for any night of the week! Packed with tender chicken, veggies, and a buttery crust, this baked casserole dish will quickly become a family favorite!”

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Creamy Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas from Glenda Embree

This recipe has instructions for have the ingredients ready to go and just making quick individual enchiladas or making up the whole pan for the family. Having the ingredients ready to go would be perfect for those busy evenings when you are running around to activities! From the blog “Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas are scrumptiously creamy and ultra-cheesy pillows of chicken delight! Hot on the plate in 5‑minutes with my easy-prep method.”

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas - Easy Dinner Recipes
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

Sloppy Joe Pasties from Scotch and Scones

Sloppy joes are alwasy a hit at our house! Here is a fun twist on your usual sloppy joes by making them into hand pies. From the blog “Pasties are hand pies filled with a savory filling. Sloppy Joe Pasties have a sweet, tangy, spicy meat filling wrapped in flaky pastry. They’re fun, filling, and great for dinner!”

Sloppy Joe Pasties
Sloppy Joe Pasties

Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup from Crock Pots & Flip Flops

Crock pot recipes are always good to have on hand during the school year. From the blog “This hearty Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup is the perfect way to warm up and fill up! Loaded with potatoes, kielbasa, and shredded cheese this satisfying soup makes a quick and easy dinner.”

Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup - Easy Fall Recipes
Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup

Creamy White Chicken Chili from Salt and Lavender

From the blog “This flavorful white chicken chili recipe is a creamy, hearty, and cozy family dinner that’s ready in just 35 minutes! Add some fresh toppings, and you’ve got an irresistible chili that will be on repeat for busy weeknights.”

Creamy White Chicken Chili
Creamy White Chicken Chili

Stuffed Shells from Comfort Cooks

Stuffed shells are another great easy fall meal. From the blog “If you’re looking for a super simple recipe for stuffed shells that doesn’t skimp on flavor, I have just the dish for you! With just a few ingredients and a baking dish, you can make a recipe for Stuffed Shells that the whole family will rave about in under 30 minutes!”

Stuffed Shells - Easy Fall Meals
Stuffed Shells

Chicken Alfredo Bacon Penne Pasta from Ottawa Mommy Club

This pasta looks delicious and very simple. Perfect for easy fall dinners.

Chicken Alfredo Bacon Penne Pasta

Easy Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup from Mimosas and Motherhood

From the blog “Crockpot Sausage and Tortellini Soup is the easiest and most delicious soup to whip up and is pure comfort food!With just 6 simple (and cheap!) ingredients, this is sure to become one of your favorites.”

Easy Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup
Easy Crockpot Sausage Tortellini Soup

Stuffed Pepper Soup from The Clean Eating Couple

This stuffed Pepper Soup looks delicious and is a healthier option for your easy dinner ideas.

Stuffed Pepper Soup - Easy Dinner Ideas
Stuffed Pepper Soup

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili w/ Bacon from Our Love Language is Food

From the blog “This is the ultimate white chicken chili recipe! Made in your slow cooker, this white chicken chili with bacon is comforting, creamy, and packed with flavor. A real winner!”

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Bacon
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili w/ Bacon

Chicken Taco Soup from the Clean Eating Couple

From the blog “This Easy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe is so delicious! Make it in your instant pot, crock pot or on the stove for a quick, healthy dinner!”

Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Taco Soup

Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs from Momma Fit Lindsey

From the blog “Instant Pot turkey meatballs are easy to make with only 9 ingredients! Cooked to juicy perfection in marinara sauce, this meatball recipe is simple and super kid-friendly. Quick to make in one pot in less than 30 minutes!”

Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs
Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup from The Oregon Dietitian

This is a great easy fall dinner in the instant pot. From the block “Instant Pot chicken and rice soup is an easy soup recipe made with wild rice and hearty vegetables! It’s a cozy and comforting meal any time!”

Chicken and Rice Soup

Mississippi Pot Roast from The Cozy Cook

From the blog “This Mississippi Pot Roast is easy to make in the Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or the Oven! Learn how to prepare a delicious brown gravy with the drippings at the end and serve it with potatoes and carrots for a truly comforting family meal.”

Mississippi Pot Roast
Mississippi Pot Roast

I hope you found some good recipes to add to your easy fall recipes rotation! I know I am excited to try every single one of these. A few of my most favorite sweet fall recipes are pumpkin bread and easy spiced cider. I also have a roundup of recipe’s for using up your leftover halloween candy. If you have a favorite fall recipe I’d love for you to share it with me, connect with me on Instagram or join my Facebook group and share it with the group!

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