10 Cozy One-Pan Meals to Settle Into Fall

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As we’ve been easing into fall more and more every day, it’s finally official now. With the equinox, summer is over, and fall is here to stay. We know how tough the transition was – after the summer hustle, the back-to-school rush is not too easy to handle. What we need are simple, nourishing meals that don’t leave a sink full of dishes behind. Enter: the one-pan dinner. Healthy, wholesome, and easy – these one-pan dinners are lifesavers during the busy fall nights when you just don’t want to deal with a mess after cooking.

Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

Have some rice left over from last night’s dinner? No problem! Give them a full makeover by tossing them in marinated cooked chicken, sautéed veggies, caramelized pineapple slices, and pineapple teriyaki sauce for this delicious, one-pan dinner. Full Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken

Show your love for apples by making stuffed chicken with apple slices and brie. Trust me, you won’t regret it! Creamy brie cheese and sweet apple slices stuffed into chicken and smothered in a tangy, savory sauce – it seems a little unconventional, but, boy oh boy, does it taste absolutely perfect. Full Recipe: Apple Brie Stuffed Chicken

Curried Carrot Ginger Soup

Vibrant carrots, zesty ginger, and sharp curry powder blend team up to give you the perfect fall soup – curried carrot ginger soup. With a smooth blended texture, a hearty flavor, and a wholesome texture, this soup is the perfect way to end a busy fall day. Full Recipe: Curried Carrot Ginger Soup

Chicken And Potato Curry

Probably two of the most uncontested champions of picky-eater-friendly foods are chicken and potatoes. And what happens when we combine them with canned tomatoes and hot curry powder? We get a yummy, creamy dinner that becomes an instant family favorite – all in just one large pot and 45 minutes of your time. Full Recipe: Chicken And Potato Curry

Cuban Chicken and Rice

Chicken and rice are both considered staples at this point. All you need is a pan to cook chicken, rice, and bacon until the oven preheats. Then, transfer the pan to the oven for a cozy, wholesome texture as the rice absorbs some extra flavor from the chicken and bacon. One pan and a few ingredients later, dinner is served. Full Recipe: Cuban Chicken and Rice

Minestrone With Orzo

Pasta in soup? Trust me, it works like magic. Especially when you are looking for a meal that is easy to make, healthy, and does not require a lengthy grocery list. This minestrone fits perfectly into this description. Using seasonal veggies, broth, orzo, fresh herbs, and one large pot, this cozy fall dinner is full of healthy nutrients and comes together in just one hour. Full Recipe: Minestrone With Orzo

Chicken Pot Pie 

Craving something creamy, wholesome, and comforting? Look no further; this chicken pot pie fits all these criteria to the letter. It has all the characteristics to fit into the perfect comfort food category: Creamy texture, favorite veggies, and buttery biscuits, all mixed together with cooked chicken in one large, cast-iron pot. Full Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Jambalaya

For a full ride into Cajun cuisine without any extra effort, this jambalaya recipe is the way to go. High in protein and a full palate of flavors, this recipe is perfect for days when you want some rich flavors in your dinner and want to catch up on some protein in your diet. Full Recipe: Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Jambalaya

Vegan Stew

Stews are timeless classics – we grew up having different kinds of stews for dinner, and now we make them for our children. Believe me when I tell you, this vegan stew is the reason my family consumes a healthy amount of veggies in the fall. I just have to cook the seasonal vegetables in thickened, flavored broth until the veggies turn soft and the broth turns thick. Full Recipe: Vegan Stew

Sweet Potato Chili

This is essentially a classic chili – but without the beef. That’s right! It basically substitutes beef with sweet potatoes with full confidence and zero regrets. The hot, chili flavor is perfectly complemented by the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, which adds a delicious edge to the traditional chili flavors. Full Recipe: Sweet Potato Chili