18 Comforting Chicken Dinner Recipes To Make This Fall

Warm up the dinner table with these chicken recipes.

While there's many things we love about fall, comforting recipes made with seasonal ingredients is definitely one of the things we look forward to the most. Our best chicken recipes to make during the fall season will deliver plenty of warmth and comfort in every bite. They make the most of the season's best ingredients and will be loved by every member of the family.

We've rounded up our best warm chicken soups, casseroles, and more to add to your dinner rotation this fall.

White Chicken Chili

Hector Manuel Sanchez
Hector Manuel Sanchez

This recipe is our most popular fall recipe of all time, and it's easy to see why. Just dump all of the ingredients for this comforting chili into your slow cooker and dinner will be ready with no hands-on time required.

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

<p>Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster</p>

Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Making chicken pot pie from scratch the old-fashioned way is worth the extra effort.

Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs with Candied Acorn Squash

Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

During the fall, candied acorn squash is the perfect companion for chicken thighs that are coated with a chipotle-maple glaze. The maple syrup balances out the heat from the adobo sauce and chipotle chile powder.

Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Think of this casserole as a heartier version of Buffalo chicken dip. You can enjoy the same delicious flavors of everyone's favorite game day dip on a weeknight for dinner.

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

<p>Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley</p>

Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Thanks to rotisserie chicken, this soup recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.

Chicken-and-Biscuit Cobbler

Alison Miksch
Alison Miksch

This savory cobbler recipe is the perfect meal to warm up your family on chilly fall evenings. You'll know it's ready to come out of the oven when it's browned and bubbly.

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Greg DuPree
Greg DuPree

Creamy, cheesy, and ready in under an hour, this pasta casserole will be a new family favorite.

Martina McBride's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

<p>Courtesy Oxmoor House</p>

Courtesy Oxmoor House

From Martina's Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life, this soup is not only a favorite of McBride but is also a fan favorite.

Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe with Dressing

Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

This sheet pan chicken dinner brings together chicken thighs, cornbread, apples, and vegetables so you can enjoy a no-fuss version of chicken and dressing in just 45 minutes.

Quick Chicken and Barley Stew

Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Stew doesn't have to simmer all day to be delicious. In fact, this hearty autumn stew will be ready to serve in just 30 minutes.

Mushroom and Thyme Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Coming together in just 40 minutes and in one skillet, this creamy casserole is not only quick and delicious but also makes cleanup a breeze.

Chicken Spaghetti Casserole

<p>Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen</p>

Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Not only is this chicken casserole sure to please your hungry crowd, but you can also assemble the casserole and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.

Andouille Sausage and Smoked Chicken Gumbo

This one-pot meal comes together in your Dutch Oven with just a bit of stirring required.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

<p> Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer</p>

Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

If you want to enjoy the comforting flavors of chicken pot pie but don't quite have enough time to make one from scratch, we have the recipe for you. This soup version comes together a little easier and quicker.

Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Iain Bagwell; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly
Iain Bagwell; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

A mixture of sweet potatoes and apples are the perfect companion for roasted chicken during the fall.

Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings

<p>Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall</p>

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

This old-fashioned recipe for chicken and dumplings is as classic as it gets. You also may be surprised to see that it requires just a handful of ingredients.

Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

Iain Bagwell
Iain Bagwell

Though we know you and your family will be ready to dig into this casserole as soon as it's out of the oven, our test kitchen recommends letting it stand for at least 10 minutes before serving for best results.

Chicken, Sweet Potato, and Corn Slow-Cooker Chowder

Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Whether you serve it for a weeknight dinner or at a game day watch party, this chicken chowder will come together in the slow cooker as you enjoy your day. Simply stir in the cream and cornstarch 30 minutes before serving.

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