Explore a delightful range of Fall Chicken Dinner recipes, offering delicious and cozy meals perfect for those crisp autumn evenings. Using simple ingredients, these flavourful chicken dishes combine the warm, hearty flavors of the autumn season to create comforting and satisfying meals. From tender baked chicken breasts filled with aromatic spices to casseroles packed with nutritious vegetables, these recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners and special family gatherings.
Easy Fall Dinner Ideas with Chicken:
This collection of chicken dinner ideas has a variety of dishes to satisfy your needs. We've included casseroles, one-pan bakes, protein-rich meals, and recipes with mixed vegetables. The best part is, they're quick to make, giving you a cozy feast after a busy day. With these easy recipes, dinner becomes enjoyable and stress-free!
Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- MARINARA SAUCE
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 large sprigs basil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
CHICKEN
- 1 c. panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 c. finely grated Parmesan, divided
- ¾ c. all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 6 (¼"-thick) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (about 1 ½ lb. total)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. shredded mozzarella
- 1 c. vegetable or canola oil
- Chopped fresh basil, for serving
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 c. sour cream
- ¾ c. finely grated Parmesan
- ¼ c. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. sweet paprika
- ¼ tsp. onion powder
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 ¾ lb. total)
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving
Slow-Cooker Arroz con Pollo
Ingredients
- 3 large red, orange, and/or yellow bell peppers, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can no-sodium-added tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can no-sodium-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 ½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon saffron or ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups instant brown rice, such as Minute Rice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ½ cup chopped green olives with pimientos
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
Roast Chicken & Sweet Potato
- Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 1 ½-2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
Maple Mustard Glazed Chicken
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4-6 ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
Chicken And Stuffing Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds turkey boneless, skinless, diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 can 10.5 oz mushroom soup
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temp
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter melted
- ½ cup hot water (or chicken broth)
- 1 box 8 oz stuffing mix (or leftover stuffing)
Fall Harvest Salad With Crispy Baked Cornmeal Chicken, Apples, And Gorgonzola Recipe
Ingredients:
Chicken:
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¼ cup flour
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1 egg
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⅓ cup cornmeal
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 /4 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 lb chicken tenders
Dressing:
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Juice of 1 lemon
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¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 ½ teaspoon grainy mustard
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1 teaspoon honey
Salad:
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1 5-ounce bag mixed greens
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1 large or 2 medium Granny Smith apples, chopped
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½ cup crumbled blue cheese
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⅓ cup chopped pecans, toasted
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1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
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1 watermelon radish, thinly sliced
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2 scallions, sliced
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¼ cup parsley, roughly chopped
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 4.5 ounce cans of chopped green chilies
- 2 15.5 ounce cans of white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
The Best Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
Ingredients
pasta
- 8 oz macaroni pasta or penne pasta
chicken
- 1 lb chicken breasts sliced into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
creamy sauce
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes( without oil) sliced into small chunks
- 1 cup half and half (½ cup milk+ ½ cup heavy cream)
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅓ cup pasta water
Instant Pot Chicken Stew
INGREDIENTS
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- 3 pieces uncured bacon cut into ½ inch pieces (optional, see notes*
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow or white onion chopped
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 3 medium sweet potatoes (or 2 large or 4 small)
- 2 cups sliced celery cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 cup sliced carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 oz. cremini mushrooms halved lengthwise
- 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth (or 4 cups)
- 2 dried bay leaves
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- grated or shredded parmesan cheese to serve
Baked Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ c sun dried tomatoes (drained of oil) chopped
- 10 oz. white mushrooms sliced
- 1 c fresh baby spinach chopped
- For The Cream Sauce:
- ¾ c heavy cream
- ½ c chicken broth
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 T cornstarch
- 2-3 teaspoon garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper as desired
- ⅓ c grated parmesan
Chicken Vesuvio Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes cut into wedges
- 6 Tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper divided
- 3-4 pound whole chicken broken down into pieces, see note
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic sliced thinly
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup dry white wine chardonnay or pinot grigio
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium lemon juice only
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Chicken Meatloaf
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1 pound (453g) ground chicken
- ½ cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (59ml) milk
- ¾ cup (39g) onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (59ml) Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup (22.5g) parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup (25g) fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Glaze
- ¼ cup (59g) ketchup
- ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (59ml) apple cider vinegar
Crock Pot Chicken And Noodles
Ingredients
- 3 large uncooked chicken breasts, about 1 ½ lbs or 4 cups cooked chicken, see notes
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup 10 ½ ounces each
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon each black pepper and dried thyme leaves
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 24 ounces frozen egg noodles such as Reames
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Easy Cheesy Chicken Taco Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 2 (12.5 oz) Canned Chicken Breast
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 2 cans (10 oz each) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Fresh chopped cilantro for topping, optional