Welcome fall with one of these seasonal chicken dinners—from one-pot wonders and simple sheet pan meals to comforting chicken pot pies, cobblers, and cozy soups. You’ll come back to these comfort food favorites all autumn long.
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One-Pot Crispy Chicken and Rice
“Everyone said this was the most delicious rice they’d ever had. This is a keeper going on rotation.” —Josie Torres
Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Potatoes
“Savory chicken thighs with Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and bacon all feature in this one-pan dinner. The vegetables cook with the bacon on top of them, infusing them with bacon-flavored deliciousness.” —fabeveryday
Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)
“A very easy meal to make! Chicken drumettes, potato, carrots, and onion simmer in a spicy sauce that goes best with white rice. You can find Korean hot pepper paste in a Korean/Asian market.” —sarakyong
Maple-Roasted Chicken Thighs
“One of the best recipes I made on Allrecipes. I tripled the sauce. Finger-licking good meal!” —Cheryl MacHauer
Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup
Jen Causey / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Hannah Greenwood
“This homemade chicken and rice soup is my husband’s and my favorite chicken soup. It’s filling and incredibly comforting on a chilly day. You can use brown or white rice.” —Carrie Murphy
Chicken Cobbler
Dotdash Meredith Video Studios
“Entire family loved it! Had no leftovers!!” —Lrbarker67
Chicken Murphy
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Chicken Murphy is a hearty and flavor-packed stew made with Italian sausage, chicken thighs, potatoes, mushrooms, and sweet and spicy Peppadew peppers in a delicious garlic and white wine sauce. It’s comfort food with a kick!” —Juliana Hale
Chicken Pot Pie
“A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery in a pre-made crust. Add thyme and poultry seasoning for more flavor.” —Robbie Rice
Baked BBQ Chicken with Sweet Potato and Cranberries
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This easy recipe for baked BBQ chicken breasts is warm, hearty, and colorful. The tart cranberries complement the sweet barbecue sauce and the mellow sweet potatoes.” —CAGEINCALI
Moroccan Chicken Thigh Sheet Pan Dinner
“This Moroccan-inspired sheet pan chicken dinner is packed with bold sweet and savory flavors and palate-pleasing textures. It’s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or laid-back dinner parties.” —France Cevallos
Slow-Cooked Chicken Stew
“Fantastic recipe, curry adds a smoothness that pairs well with the sweet potatoes, and earthiness of the mushrooms.” —Bryan Peake
Skillet Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Potatoes
“These chicken thighs are cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup. Carrots, potatoes, and onions are added for a complete meal. Serve with a side salad and some crusty bread.” —Yoly
White Wine Chicken with Carrots
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I really needed to use up some carrots, so I made this…really easy to make and tasty for a weeknight meal.” —Lynne
Caldo de Pollo
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“The cool thing about caldo is you can customize it however you want. I only used chicken, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, onion, and celery. This is a solid recipe. Came out like my mom’s.” —rebekahpalomino
Baked Chicken Breasts and Vegetables
“We love this recipe! The chicken comes out super juicy and flavorful… and the best part is how little time it takes.” —abnzhstern
Smothered Chicken with Spinach, Potatoes, and Mushrooms
“I have made this several times, everyone who tries it loves it. The sherry definitely elevates the dish. It is now one of my go to recipes.” —Aphin
Best Cranberry Chicken
Terri McHugh
“My mom found this recipe for cranberry chicken thighs years ago. It’s now a cheap and easy weeknight favorite at my house.” —misscarolb
Calabaza Con Pollo (Calabaza Squash and Chicken)
Grocery Addict
“I have made this several times and my family loves it. I have tried to duplicate my mother’s recipe and this tastes just like her’s. It has brought so many memories of eating this at her house.” —Alec
Marry Me Chicken
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Marry me chicken is sautéed chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. You can serve it with pasta as suggested or on its own. They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, and this is worthy of a marriage proposal!” —thedailygourmet
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears
“This chicken tagine cooked in a ceramic tagine pot is always meltingly tender. Adding sweet, caramelized pears at the end makes this Moroccan dish irresistible. You can use a heavy-bottomed ceramic or cast iron casserole if you don’t have a tagine pot.” —Natasha Titanov
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
Peyton Beckwith
“This slow cooker chicken and gravy could not be easier. You’ll want to serve this over hot rice or mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food dish.” —Natalie Gravois
Crunchy French Onion Chicken
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Awesome crunchy baked French onion chicken that goes well with any side dish. It’s quick and easy too!” —Janine S
Broccoli Chicken Divan
DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS
“Chicken Divan with broccoli is a quick and easy casserole that’s sure to be a hit with the family!” —Terry
Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice
Peyton Beckwith
“Stick of butter chicken and rice is the dinner you make when you don’t feel like cooking! This delicious chicken-rice casserole could not be easier to make and your family will inhale it.” —Nicole McLaughlin
Perfect Chicken
“Chicken stock, wine, onions, garlic, mushroom, cream, butter, herbs, lemon, and capers reduce to make a perfect sauce. Served alongside mushroom rice and asparagus; it is HEAVEN!” —Faith