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From soups and chilis to pasta dishes and casseroles here are over 50 healthy fall dinner recipes that the whole family will love!
With back-to-school season and fall being right around the corner, I thought it would be helpful to put together a little roundup with some of my favorite healthy fall dinner recipes to make this season.
All of these recipes are easy to make, comforting (yes, even the salads!) and family-approved.
Fall Dinner Recipes
I’ve pulled together over 50 healthy fall dinner ideas that are cozy, comforting recipes the whole family will love – enjoy!
Soups and Chilis
I love making a big batch of soup or chili in the fall! Some of my go-to’s are my butternut squash and turkey chili, chicken fajita soup and vegetable soup, but you can’t go wrong with any of these recipes. They’re all cozy, comforting and make a big batch so are great for meal prep!
4.19 from 158 votes
Vegetable Soup
This is the best vegetable soup! It’s loaded with fresh veggies and seasoned with plenty of spices and herbs for amazing flavor. Plus, it’s dairy-free and vegetarian.
The best vegetarian chili recipe made with three different beans, veggies and sweet corn. It's thick and hearty, comes together quickly on the stovetop and has such a rich, robust flavor thanks to a few secret ingredients.
This no-bean chili combines grass-fed ground beef, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes and a robust blend of spices. It's thick, hearty, super flavorful and perfect for meal prep.
Not your average chili, this butternut squash and turkey chili features red lentils and is simmered in a creamy coconut milk and tomato broth. It can be made in your pressure cooker or on the stove top!
This healthy turkey chili is made with kidney and black beans, corn, tomatoes and a blend of spices. It's the perfect meal to serve for game day or as an easy dinner!
A vegetarian chili made in the slow cooker for all of you busy bodies! Prep the veggies ahead of time, throw them in the slow cooker and dinner will be waiting for you at the end of the day.
This slow cooker chicken wild rice soup is creamy and comforting, but still nourishing with lots of veggies, shredded chicken and wild rice. Added bonus: it’s so easy to whip up!
This easy taco soup recipe combines all your favorite taco ingredients in one pot – ground turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes and taco seasoning. It's packed with flavor and a hint of spice and is perfect for meal prep.
This mushroom barley soup combines fresh vegetables and pearled barley in a vegetarian broth. It's hearty, comforting, packed full of flavor and comes together in just one pot!
The perfect vegan black bean soup recipe! It's healthy, easy to toss together and super flavorful. Instructions included for the slow cooker and stovetop.
This chicken tortilla soup is loaded with veggies, black beans, shredded chicken and topped with homemade crunchy tortilla strips. It's comforting, easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
This lemon chicken orzo soup combines fresh veggies, orzo pasta and shredded chicken in a lemony broth. It's healthy, comforting and packed full of flavor.
This chicken enchilada soup is packed with flavor and a hint of spice. It tastes just like traditional chicken enchiladas but with a fraction of the effort and can easily be made in your slow cooker, Instant Pot or over the stove top.
Give your body a reset with this veggie filled detox soup. It’s healthy, filling and packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, lemon and cayenne pepper. It comes together quickly in just one pot and is perfect for meal prep!
This classic recipe for minestrone soup combines loads of fresh vegetables with beans and pasta in a delicious tomato broth. It's healthy, hearty, comforting and sure to become a new family favorite! Skip the parmesan to make this recipe vegan.
This tomato basil soup combines roasted tomatoes, caramelized onion and fresh basil for a creamy and delicious soup that's packed with flavor. It comes together quickly and can easily be made vegan + dairy-free. Serve it alongside a grilled cheese or toasted bread for the ultimate comforting meal.
This classic chicken noodle soup recipe is packed with flavor and loaded with veggies, egg noodles and shredded chicken. It's warm, comforting, cooks up in under 30 minutes and is the perfect meal for chilly fall and winter days.
Keep warm with this hearty quinoa vegetable soup. It's packed with a ton of veggies and plant-based protein. It's easy to make in the slow cooker and makes great leftovers! Gluten-free and vegan, as long as you skip the cheese.
This vegan sweet potato soup combines sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, spices and coconut milk for a velvety smooth soup that is loaded with flavor. It's so rich and creamy you won’t even miss the dairy!
This creamy butternut squash soup pairs butternut squash with coconut milk, carrots, fresh ginger and sage for delicious soup with a vibrant orange color.
This vegan lentil soup is bursting with flavor from roasted garlic. It tastes like it’s been cooking all day, but cooks up in less than an hour in the Instant Pot.
This butternut squash red lentil stew features coconut milk and a robust blend of spices. This stew is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. Vegan + gluten-free.
I love all salads, but fall salads might just be my favorite. Dark leafy greens, crisp apples, root veggies and sweet roasted winter squash… I’m here for it all!
4.28 from 22 votes
Roasted Harvest Bowls
These roasted harvest bowls combine maple turmeric chicken, roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts and crisp apple chunks all served over a bed of kale drizzled with an apple cider vinaigrette dressing.
This delicious meal-sized salad is inspired by Panera’s Fuji apple salad with fresh apple slices, gorgonzola, tomatoes, pepitas and a white balsamic vinaigrette.
This cozy fall salad combines baby kale, roasted kabocha squash, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and feta all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing.
Loaded with fall favorites like butternut squash, chopped apples and dried cranberries, this fall harvest spinach salad is packed with nutrition and flavor.
This roasted sweet potato salad has chopped spinach, creamy avocado chunks, red onion and dried cranberries. Serve as a side dish with your favorite protein.
One of my favorite comfort foods is pasta, so naturally in the fall and winter I’m craving all the pasta dishes. My pumpkin pasta is definitely a fall favorite, but all of these pasta and curry dishes are delicious. You can’t go wrong with any of them!
5 from 22 votes
Pumpkin Pasta
Cozy up this fall with a bowl of this pumpkin pasta. Cooked pasta is tossed in a creamy sauce made with pumpkin puree, brown butter and fresh sage leaves to create a delicious and comforting dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
This vegan butternut squash mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food recipe made healthier and comes together in just 30 minutes. It's so creamy and delicious, no one will ever guess it's packed with veggies!
This easy one-pot chicken curry with vegetables is made with coconut milk, curry powder and lots of fresh veggies. Serve over rice or quinoa for a flavorful weeknight meal. Gluten-free + dairy-free.
This eggplant curry combines fresh zucchini and eggplant in a creamy tomato sauce that's packed with Indian spices. It's flavorful, vegan, gluten-free and comes together quickly in the slow cooker.
This cozy Thai-inspired pumpkin curry comes together quickly, but the robust flavor makes it taste like it’s been cooking all day. It’s vegan, loaded with protein and perfect as a weeknight meal.
I love a good sheet pan meal or slow cooker meal! They come together quickly and usually make a big batch!
4 from 45 votes
Slow Cooker Ratatouille
Load your summer farmers market haul into the slow cooker for a delicious ratatouille that you can use in a variety of ways. Serve as a side, over pasta or bread, with a grilled protein or even in an omelet.
This slow cooker dairy-free butter chicken is a lightened-up take on a classic Indian dish. Chicken breasts are cooked to juicy perfection in a creamy coconut milk and tomato sauce that's packed with flavor.
This tempeh butternut squash bake is a breeze to whip up. Just throw everything in one pan and bake! It's absolutely delicious, vegan, gluten-free and loaded with 24 grams of plant-based protein per serving!
Broccoli, sweet potatoes and red onion come together with chicken sausage for a simple, healthy sheet pan meal that’s delicious and perfect for busy weeknights.
This easy vegetarian sheet pan meal combines tofu, chickpeas, butternut squash and red onion on one sheet pan. Everything is roasted and served with a creamy tahini sauce!
Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Sheet Pan Meal
A simple sheet pan meal that is the perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Roasted cauliflower, chickpeas and a delicious Sriracha-based sauce. Gluten-free and vegan.
These sheet pan shrimp fajitas are packed with Mexican flavor and perfect for busy weeknights. Simply bake your shrimp, peppers and onions together on one sheet, load up your tortillas and enjoy!
These sheet pan chicken fajitas are packed with Mexican flavor and come together quickly! Just bake your chicken, peppers and onions together on a pan, load up your tortillas and enjoy!
Whenever I’m in the mood for comfort food I always make a casserole! Casseroles are great because they’re usually made in one baking dish and there are always leftovers! When it comes to building healthy casseroles I like to have a balance of protein, healthy fats, fiber and carbs. This is usually pretty easy because most casseroles involve some sort of grain, protein and veggies. Of course, if you are missing one of these macronutrients in the casserole, you can always serve with a side dish to balance out the meal!
5 from 8 votes
Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole
A healthier version of the comfort food classic, this tuna noodle casserole combines protein-packed chickpea rotini, albacore tuna, veggies and a creamy sauce. It comes together quickly and makes for a great comforting fall/winter dinner.
This stuffed pepper casserole has all the delicious flavors of traditional stuffed peppers but is made in one pot for an easy weeknight meal. Loaded with ground turkey, brown rice, veggies, spices and topped with cheese. It's hearty, delicious and packed with flavor.
Cheesy broccoli quinoa casserole made healthy! This version has protein-packed quinoa, fresh broccoli florets and a homemade sauce instead of canned soup.
Comfort food made healthy, this cheesy eggplant casserole layers eggplant with protein-rich turkey and mozzarella. The best part? It bakes up in 30 minutes!
A vegetarian Mexican quinoa casserole made entirely in the slow cooker. Packed with sweet potatoes, black beans and taco seasoning, this is sure to be a family favorite! Vegetarian and gluten-free.
A homemade version of Kashi’s Mayan Harvest Bake. This vegan casserole has layers of polenta and quinoa with roasted sweet potatoes, plantains, kale and black beans all in a rich chili-tomato sauce.
A healthy spin on a comfort food classic, these spaghetti squash tuna noodle casserole boats are filled with loads of creamy goodness and ample protein. Gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb and paleo!
This spaghetti squash taco bake combines low-carb spaghetti squash with ground turkey, taco seasoning, salsa and cheese for a delicious, healthy and easy dinner.
Hey there, I’m Brittany, the creator of Eating Bird Food, cookbook author, health coach and mama of two littles. Here you’ll find quick and easy recipes that make healthy fun and enjoyable for you and your family!
Thank you for shari g your recipes. They all look wonderful and I’m excited to try them.
Aw thank you so much – Can’t wait to hear which one you try first!