33 One-Pot Fall Dinners to Make Weeknights Easier

The creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is everything! This Tuscan chicken gnocchi is a one-pan meal inspired by the popular recipe for Tuscan chicken.

This Greek chicken meatballs and lemon orzo dinner is inspired by Greek chicken thighs and feta-stuffed lamb meatballs, and the juicy meatballs are packed with lots of garlic, herbs, and lemon for a light, bright flavor.

Make this cozy skillet dinner with crispy-skinned chicken thighs, creamy potatoes, and tangy feta.

A one-pot wonder with ground beef and cheddar cheese that channels all the Hamburger Helper vibes.

Instead of making béchamel, store-bought Boursin cheese acts as the sauce, melting into the sausage and kale, making it the perfect backdrop for the garlic and herbs.

This one-pan dinner has it all: juicy chicken thighs, garlic and herb tomato rice, and a 10-minute prep time.

The creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is chef's kiss! This one-pot pasta brings little fuss, while delivering a balanced weeknight meal.

This one-pan chicken dinner cooks in less than 30 minutes — and packs in a ton of flavor.

This delicious one-pot twist on the classic chicken Alfredo is even more flavorful than the original, and we promise it won’t disappoint.

Lean ground beef sprinkled with taco seasoning blends perfectly with a savory tomato-cheese sauce. Top the whole thing with your favorite taco toppings, and you’ve got a meal that satisfies two cravings at once. On top of all that, it cooks in one pot in under an hour.

If you’re looking for a one-pan dinner to help you ease into fall, we've got an easy recipe that starts with links of store-bought chicken sausage. The sausages are nestled among wedges of sautéed apples and onion and finished with a creamy apple cider sauce.

Everything you love about spaghetti and meatballs made so much easier in this one-pot, no-chop dinner.

It has all the flavors of Greek chicken in a hearty one-pan meal.

Thanks to an ingredient shortcut and a package of ground beef, this dish comes together in just about 30 minutes and has a complexity of flavors that is just as satisfying as something that’s been simmering all day.

Everything you love about chicken piccata in one pot, with no chicken dredging required.

Soft pillows of gnocchi and quick-cooking chicken thighs, plus the most luxurious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce.

Craving comfort food without the mountain of dishes? Look no further — this one-pot creamy broccoli pasta bake is the answer! It’s easy weeknight comfort and a satisfying crowd-pleaser in one.

Stir together uncooked rice, your favorite marinara sauce, spinach, and frozen store-bought meatballs in a skillet. Cover and bake until the rice is perfectly cooked. Then sprinkle the whole thing with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, put it under the broiler until ooey-gooey, and dig in!

A bubbling pot of chicken and dumplings is made of hearty bites of chicken, mirepoix vegetables, and rich broth, all blanketed with light and fluffy dumplings. It’s a real comfort food star of the cold-weather season.

You’re going to want to bookmark this recipe as it gets cooler outside, because this might be the coziest pasta ever made. Think of the creamiest, dreamiest stovetop mac and cheese, and then stir in saucy, extra-flavorful taco-spiced ground beef. It’s exactly as comforting as it sounds, and it all comes together in one pot with almost no chopping.

This creamy broccoli cheddar orzo has all the nostalgia and flavors of broccoli cheddar soup with the added bonus of being a one-pot, ready-in-under-an-hour meal.

Pan-fried gnocchi joins tender eggplant, melty mozzarella, and marinara in this saucy skillet dinner.

A one-pot, no-fuss meal that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Chicken thighs gets seared until golden and crispy, and the couscous is toasted in the rendered schmaltz. Stir in the secret ingredient – chicken bouillon – for that ultimate chicken-soup flavor.

The orzo and shrimp cook right in the creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce for a comforting and quick one-pot meal.

This one-skillet dish features crispy chicken thighs, pearl couscous, and eggplant simmered in a flavorful tomato base. A complete dinner with minimal dishes to wash? Yes, please!

In this recipe, creamy ricotta serves as a blank canvas; it melts into an extra-smooth sauce that’s perfect for hugging spaghetti. Toss in some lemon and garlic, and the result is rich and hearty. It’s one of those perfect weeknight dinners you won’t want to miss out on!

Even though this dish tastes fancy, it’s quite simple and quick to put together, making it the perfect dinner party trick. If you can find them, little orange sungold tomatoes will give the pasta a gorgeous, light orange-y hue.

A one-pan orzo and chicken dinner that’s creamy, yet light and packs in a full pound of zucchini.

In this recipe, linguine is simmered with smoky andouille sausage, shrimp, aromatics, cream, and Cajun seasoning for the most flavorful, slurpy sauce.

Golden brown chicken thighs, leeks, cabbage, and hearty chickpeas are simmered with curry powder and coconut milk all in one skillet.

This one-pot wonder inspired by Tuna Helper has canned tuna, tender noodles, and peas cooked together in a creamy sauce.

Hungarian paprika gives this hearty beef stew its signature flavor and color.

We fully embrace the magic that is store-bought tortellini! We paired it with a rich, creamy sauce that’s bursting with the fresh flavors of lemon and dill.