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14 Chicken Recipes That Scream Fall

By: Joanna Cismaru •Last Updated: 9/19/25 Leave a Comment

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pin for fall chicken dinners.

As soon as the air gets chilly as fall hits, all I want for dinner is something warm and cozy. And if there’s one thing that always delivers, it’s chicken. It’s versatile, it’s comforting and pretty quick and easy to cook.

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  • Leaves aren’t the only things getting crispy this fall
  • 14 Chicken Dinners to Scream Fall
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
  • Roasted Chicken And Vegetables
  • Roast Chicken
  • Chicken Vesuvio
  • Chicken Spaghetti
  • Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes
  • Chicken Fricassee
  • Coq Au Vin with Mashed Potatoes
  • Skillet Chicken Pot Pie
  • Baked Chicken Legs
  • Chicken and Dumplings
  • One Pot Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
  • Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake
  • One Pot Chicken Drumsticks with Beluga Lentils
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chicken and vegetables roasted in a pan.
Joanna Cismaru 2022 blogger Jo Cooks

Leaves aren’t the only things getting crispy this fall

I’ve put together a list of 14 chicken dinner that you’ll want on rotation this fall. Some are quick enough for a busy weeknight, others are worthy for a Sunday supper, but all of them are perfect for this time of year.

Think creamy skillets, golden sheet pan meals, slow roasted chicken that makes the whole house smell amazing, and even a few dishes that sneak in fall favorites like squash, apples, and Brussels sprouts. Whether you’re feeding the family or just looking for a way to level up Tuesday night dinner, these recipes are guaranteed to hit the spot.

14 Chicken Dinners to Scream Fall

chicken cacciatore in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore is classic comfort food without the fuss. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and capers, all made easy in your slow cooker.
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fresh out of the oven, roasted chicken and vegetables in a baking dish.

Roasted Chicken And Vegetables

This Roasted Chicken and Vegetables is my go-to one-pan dinner, tender chicken, roasted veggies, and the kind of pan juices you’ll want to soak up with bread. It’s easy, customizable, and full of cozy flavor.
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a whole roasted chicken on a roaster with potatoes.

Roast Chicken

Learn how to make the best Roast Chicken recipe! Fear not with this simple rotisserie-style spice blend and step-by-step instructions that will give you juicy and flavorful chicken with perfectly crisp skin every time.
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Skillet full of roasted chicken, golden baby potatoes, and lemony white wine sauce, topped with fresh herbs.

Chicken Vesuvio

This Chicken Vesuvio is a crispy-skinned, lemon-garlic, wine-braised masterpiece, chicken and potatoes roasted together until golden and bathed in a buttery, herby pan sauce. It's comfort food with Mediterranean flair, all done in one pan!
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Cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole in a white baking dish, topped with golden melted cheese and garnished with chopped parsley.

Chicken Spaghetti

This Chicken Spaghetti is everything you love about comfort food, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender chicken and spaghetti, all baked into one bubbling, golden casserole. It’s easy to make, feeds a crowd, and reheats like a dream.
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Close-up of slow-cooked chicken breasts, golden baby potatoes, and green beans, all seasoned with garlic, ranch, and butter, inside a black slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes

Slow Cooker Chicken and Potatoes is a hearty, all-in-one meal that's full of flavor and easy to make. Tender chicken breasts, buttery potatoes, and crisp green beans are seasoned with garlic and ranch, then slow-cooked to perfection. It's the ultimate comfort food with minimal effort!
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freshly made chicken fricassee in a white serving bowl garnished with parsley.

Chicken Fricassee

This Chicken Fricassee recipe is an easy and hearty weeknight meal. This comforting stew is loaded with pearl onions, mushrooms, and chicken. I guarantee you'll be craving seconds!
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freshly made coq au vin in a dutch oven.

Coq Au Vin with Mashed Potatoes

Indulge in this classic French dish, featuring tender chicken braised in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms, and cipollini onions. Paired with our velvety mashed potatoes, this Coq au Vin recipe offers a perfect balance of savory flavors and luxurious textures for a true gourmet experience.
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skillet chicken pot pie in a cast iron skillet with a serving taken out.

Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

This homestyle comforting and hearty Skillet Chicken Pot Pie is unbelievably good! Topped with a flakey golden pastry crust, it’s full of tender chunks of chicken, potatoes, and lots of veggies in a creamy mushroom sauce. This is the ultimate busy weeknight recipe that your whole family is sure to love!
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fresh out of the oven baked chicken legs in a baking pan garnished with lemon wedges and rosemary.

Baked Chicken Legs

Crispy Baked Chicken Legs — juicy, tender meat wrapped in perfectly golden, herby skin with a hit of garlic and lemon. This recipe turns simple pantry staples into serious dinner magic, no frying required.
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chicken and dumplings in a white bowl.

Chicken and Dumplings

This easy recipe for Chicken and Dumplings is the ideal comfort food. A hearty recipe that uses roasted chicken, fluffy buttermilk and chive dumplings that's both simple to make and shockingly easy to lose yourself in for a moment or two.
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chicken pot pie pasta in a white serving bowl with a wooden serving spoon.

One Pot Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

This one pot creamy Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is a super easy dinner that tastes just like chicken pot pie but in pasta form and it's all done in one pot and ready in under an hour!
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Close up shot of chicken thighs with sweet potato and kale bake

Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake

These Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes and Kale Bake make for a perfect weeknight dinner but fancy enough for a Sunday night supper. It's incredibly simple to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.
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overhead shot of chicken drumsticks and beluga lentils in a pot

One Pot Chicken Drumsticks with Beluga Lentils

One Pot Chicken Drumsticks with Beluga Lentils – juicy chicken drumsticks with black Beluga Lentils, fire roasted tomatoes and zucchini, and lots of leeks and garlic.
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