19 Best High-Protein Fall Dinners to Fuel Your Family

1

Sheet Pan Pork Chops

David Malosh

These juicy pork chops roast alongside sliced apples and onions with tangy honey mustard topping. Add a tray of crispy Brussels sprouts while the pork bakes, and you’ve got a cozy fall supper.

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2

Turkey Quinoa Chili

David Malosh

This lighter, leaner take on chili swaps in ground turkey instead of the usual beef. It also includes black beans, pinto beans, and quinoa, which means there’s even more protein in each scoop.

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3

Apple Cider-Glazed Salmon

David Malosh

Brush salmon with a sweet and savory apple cider sauce to capture all the cozy flavors of fall. Roast it in the oven while you steam red potatoes and green beans for a simple, healthy, and flavorful meal.

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4

Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

C.W. Newell

There are so many great ways to cook chicken, but this hands-off, slow-cooker method for chicken thighs is perfect for busy fall days. They cook on top of baby potatoes and carrots for a complete dinner.

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5

Stuffed Butternut Squash

C.W. Newell

Butternut squash is often relegated to a side dish, but here, it’s the star of the show. It’s halved and stuffed with a savory combo of spicy sausage, kale, two kinds of cheese, and umami-rich mushrooms.

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6

Chili Mac and Cheese

C.W. Newell

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7

Harvest Bowls

Danielle Daly

The beauty of grain bowls is that you can pack them with whatever protein-rich ingredients and seasonal veggies that you have on hand. Think: rotisserie chicken, sweet potatoes, crunchy Brussels sprouts, crisp apples, and more.

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8

French Onion Chicken Casserole

Ralph Smith

On a cold fall night, nothing quite hits the spot like a cozy casserole. This one takes everything that you know and love from a bowl of French onion soup and turns it into a complete meal, thanks to the addition of chopped rotisserie chicken.

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9

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Caitlin Bensel

Who said turkey is just for Thanksgiving? Here, the air fryer helps yield juicy (no, not dry!) turkey meat with crackling, flavorful skin—and it’s way more hands-off than oven-roasted.

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10

Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup

C.W. Newell

In under one hour, you can have a cozy, protein-packed crock of soup on the table. It’s packed with sweet Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, creamy cannellini beans, kale, diced tomatoes, and tons of fresh herbs.

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11

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Caitlin Bensel

This twist on the Italian-American staple is the ultimate fall dinner. A duo of sausage and cottage cheese offer plenty of protein between layers of a sage-infused squash sauce, melted mozzarella, and sautéed spinach.

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12

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Caitlin Bensel

There are so many different ways to cook pulled pork, but the slow-cooker may just be the best method. It transforms a big piece of pork shoulder roast into a meltable, shreddable, savory bite.

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13

Dutch Oven Roast Chicken

Caitlin Bensel

When you’re looking for a one-pot dinner recipe that will wow a crowd, make this Dutch oven roast chicken. The chicken cooks in one pot with an assortment of root vegetables, which develop so much flavor from the herby drippings.

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14

Hamburger Casserole

Will Dickey

Not only will this beefy, cheesy casserole feed your entire family, but it comes together in just 30 minutes. What makes this different than other old-fashioned casseroles is the smattering of burger-inspired toppings like fried onions, melted pepper jack cheese, and green onions.

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15

Pork, Apple, and Sage Meatballs

Ryan Liebe

These aren’t your average Italian-American meatballs. Ground pork is mixed with grated apples, allspice, and fresh sage to make this absolutely irresistible fall bite.

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16

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

C.W. Newell

When you’re craving chicken pot pie but don’t have a ton of energy, whip up this easy soup instead. The best part may just be the cheddar crust dippers, which are made with refrigerated pie crusts and shredded cheese.

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17

Pumpkin Chili

Will Dickey

Chili is good on any chilly night, but this pumpkin-based version is especially fitting for the fall season. In addition to all of the usual spices, some ground cinnamon is added to the mix, which perfectly complements the sweet pumpkin.

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18

Sheet Pan Chicken with Butternut Squash and Cauliflower

Ryan Liebe

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19

Panko-Crusted Pork Chops with Carrot Mash

Antonis Achilleos

Anything crusted in panko breadcrumbs is going to be good—but that’s especially true with juicy pork chops. Serve it with a vibrant carrot mash for the ultimate protein-packed fall meal.

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