28 Fall One-Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights

One-pot meals are perfect for chilly autumn nights. Here are 28 fall one-pot recipes for busy weeknights that are quick, easy, and family-friendly.

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One-pot recipes are my go-to quick and easy dinners on busy fall weeknights. I love being able to throw everything into a pot (or pan) and have a delicious family-friendly dinner on the table in no time.

Fall may be all about cozy meals but that doesn’t mean you need hours to prepare comforting and hearty fall dinners. You can enjoy easy one-pot recipes, like soups, chili, and pasta recipes that can be made in as little as 30 minutes with all the fall flavors you love.

Plus, these easy no-fuss dinners are kid-friendly and require minimal clean-up because everything is cooked in one pot. So, you are spending less time in the kitchen and more time outside enjoying all the fun fall activities.

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Fall One-Pot Recipes for Busy Nights

These 28 fall one-pot recipes are sure to warm you up on those chilly autumn nights. You will find soups, stews, chili, chicken, ground beef, and pasta recipes for hearty and satisfying meals your whole family will love.

One-Pot Soup/Stew Recipes

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup- Heavenly Home Cooking

Enjoy a cozy bowl of our creamy butternut squash soup, perfect for those chilly nights. It’s made with butternut squash, carrots, onions, and celery, so it’s both tasty and good for you. Plus, the coconut milk gives it that rich, creamy goodness. You can have it ready to eat in under 40 minutes.

Pumpkin Curry Soup- The Oregon Dietitian

If you’re in the market for a fast, vibrant, naturally vegetarian dinner, you can’t beat this Thai-inspired Pumpkin Curry Soup with coconut milk. Made with just 10 shelf-stable pantry staples and exactly zero chopping, this curried pumpkin soup is a lifesaver for busy weeknights.

Leftover Chicken Soup with Butternut Squash & Kale- Mashup Mom

Leftover chicken + butternut squash + hearty kale pair beautifully in a hearty pot of soup that just screams fall!

Chicken Soup- The Forked Spoon

Experience warmth and comfort in a bowl with this classic chicken soup recipe. Tender pieces of chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a savory broth combine to create a timeless dish that’s both nourishing and soul-soothing.

Taco Soup-Finding Zest

Calling all taco lovers! This taco soup featuring ground beef and 7 canned goods is great for busy families. Have a flavorful and hearty dinner on the table with minimal effort and cleanup!

Italian Sausage Butternut Squash Soup– Get Inspired Everyday

Easy to make and wonderfully cozy, this Italian Sausage Butternut Squash Soup is full of veggies and high in protein. It has similar flavors to the classic favorite Tuscan Chicken but in a healthy soup that’s perfect for family dinners.

Sausage Tortellini Soup-Love From the Oven

Sausage Tortellini Soup is a mouthwatering, indulgent soup that tastes like a toasty blanket warming you up on the coldest of nights. In 30 minutes, seared Italian sausage is simmered in a pot of creamy tomato broth before fresh tortellini and spinach are added to flawlessly top it all off.

Italian Sausage Potato Spinach Soup– Cup of Flour

It’s the season of soup, and this easy one-pot Italian sausage potato spinach soup recipe is flavorful, comforting, and perfect for getting cozy on the couch at dinnertime.

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Beef Barley & Veggie Stew- The Peasant’s Daughter

A heart and satisfying beef stew full of vegetables and barley. This comes together easily and simmers to a perfect tenderness that will please the whole family.

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Stew- Cinnamon & Kale

Sweet potato and black bean stew is a comforting, healthy veggie dinner. With black beans for protein, it’s easy to make and budget-friendly.

Pulled Chicken Black Bean Chili- The Family Food Kitchen

This ultra-easy one-pot Pulled Chicken Black Bean Chili is packed full of flavor.

Butternut Squash Turkey Chili– Lauren Fit Foodie

Hearty, perfectly spiced butternut squash turkey chili. Perfect for a cool fall night or to pack for meal prep. Top with a dollop of sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), avocado, and fresh oregano to bring the flavors together even more. This recipe makes about 6 servings but is easy to double if cooking for a larger group.

One Pot Chili– Bake with Jamie

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this incredible one-pot chili. So delicious and will feed a crowd, so perfect for holiday get-togethers.

One-Pot Chicken Recipes

Chicken Goulash- The Darling Apron

This one-pot chicken goulash is made with chicken thighs instead of beef and uses canned tomato soup to create an easy sauce. This American-style goulash is so simple to make and is pure comfort food.

One Pot Italian Chicken and Orzo– Accidental Happy Baker

This filling one-pot Italian and chicken orzo is filled with goodies like zucchini, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and orzo to make a tasty skillet dinner.

One Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken- Life as a Strawberry

This easy one-pan chicken recipe has a creamy spinach artichoke sauce. With cream cheese, chicken stock, and chicken breast cutlets.

Smothered Chicken with Vegetables- Two Kooks in the Kitchen

Smothered chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods. Tender, juicy chicken smothered in onions, carrots, celery, peppers, spinach, and a yummy sauce – all in one skillet.

Chicken Cacciatore-Dinner at the Zoo

This recipe for chicken cacciatore is a classic dish made with braised chicken and an assortment of vegetables, all cooked together in a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s an easy dinner that the whole family will love!

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo- Kitchen at Hoskins

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is easily made in one pot and is on the table in under 30 minutes

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya– Gift of Hospitality

This hearty Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya is a comfort food dish for chilly evenings. Best of all, there’s minimal clean-up!

Beef One-Pot Recipes

Ground Beef and Zucchini Casserole– Midwestern HomeLife

Ground Beef and Zucchini Casserole is a delicious one-pot meal that cooks in under 30 minutes. Loaded with savory ground beef, zucchini, corn, fresh herbs, and tender orzo in a rich tomato sauce, it’s an easy weeknight dinner recipe that gets dinner on the table fast.

One Pot Taco Pasta- Simple Living Recipes

This delicious One Pot Taco Pasta is an explosion of flavors!! And it’s so easy that the pasta cooks in its own sauce.

One Pot Penne Bolognese– Making Frugal Fun

A quick and easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for fall, this easy ground beef and penne pasta dish will become a favorite for the family.

One-Pot Homemade Beefaroni-Butter and Thyme

This delicious homemade beefaroni is my go-to hearty comfort food recipe when the weather turns cold. The best part is, it’s ready to eat in about 30 minutes and made in only one pot, even the pasta!

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More One-Pot Recipes for Fall

Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto- A Sweet Alternative

This butternut squash risotto is loaded with cozy fall flavors. Clean-up is easy with this tasty one-pot meal.

Creamy Autumn Pumpkin Pasta– Strength and Sunshine

A Creamy Autumn Pumpkin Pasta recipe that brings you all the healthy comfort of the season. Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan, this easy & quick, savory seasonal dinner will warm your soul from the inside out!

One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice– On My Kid’s Plate

Easy one-pot smoked sausage and rice is a quick and easy meal that’s great for any weeknight.

Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash– I Heart Eating

If you like pork chops with apples, you’ll love Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash! It’s an easy, healthy, one-skillet dinner that is full of fall flavors.

Don’t forget dessert! Try these easy fall dessert recipes:

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