Now that autumn is finally here, a cozy meal is the perfect way to end the evening. These hearty dinner recipes are packed with seasonal produce, like sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens, and cauliflower. Another bonus? They come together in just one pot or skillet, making them ideal options for busy weeknights. Try dishes like our High-Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet and our 20-Minute Black Bean Soup for a satisfying dinner this season.
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High-Protein Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Skillet
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
This skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chunks of sweet potato and shredded chicken combine with store-bought enchilada sauce for a flavorful shortcut.
20-Minute Black Bean Soup
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.
This easy soup takes only 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Canned black beans help speed things up, and taco seasoning and fire-roasted tomatoes help build rich, savory flavor, while cream cheese adds a silky texture.
One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon & Green Beans
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen.
Here, salmon pieces are marinated and cooked to tender, flaky perfection. Fresh green beans are cooked in the same pan, soaking up the sweet and savory pan sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
High-Protein Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This ground beef and sweet potato skillet is a fast, hearty meal made with just five simple ingredients (not counting oil, salt and pepper) for a flavorful one-pan dinner. The sweet potatoes cook until tender, soaking up the savory flavors from the beef and veggies.
High-Protein Enchilada Skillet
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This enchilada skillet is a one-pan meal packed with plant-based protein. Crumbled tofu soaks up the sauce, while corn tortillas soften into it for a rich, satisfying filling. Black beans add protein and fiber, and a sprinkle of cheese on top adds melty goodness to every bite.
Honey-Garlic Salmon Skillet
Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.
This delicious, one-pan meal brings tender salmon, hearty brown rice and crisp broccoli together with a sweet and savory glaze. After a quick sear on the stovetop, the salmon is transferred to the oven, where everything finishes cooking together.
Cauliflower alla Vodka
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen
This cauliflower alla vodka is the plant-based meal you need right now! Cauliflower soaks up the creamy vodka sauce beautifully, making it a satisfying alternative to pasta.
Cheesy White Bean & Rice Skillet
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This cheesy skillet dinner is the ultimate one-pan wonder. The rice forms a crispy golden layer at the bottom, adding a satisfying crunch to every bite. Aromatic seasonings combine with tender white beans, while a blanket of melted provolone on top brings on ooey-gooey perfection.
Spinach-Artichoke Gnocchi with Feta
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley
Spinach and artichokes take center stage, while the gnocchi soaks up the flavors of the creamy sauce. Serve it as is or pair it with a simple green salad for an extra serving of veggies.
Marry Me White Bean & Spinach Skillet
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
By swapping in fiber-packed white beans and spinach as the main ingredients, we’ve given Marry Me Chicken a vegetarian spin. You’ll want to sop up every last bit of sauce, so serve this with a nice hunk of crusty whole-grain bread.
Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
The earthiness of the wild rice pairs beautifully with the meaty mushrooms, while fresh spinach adds a burst of color and nutrients. It’s the perfect balance of texture and taste.
One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon and Broccoli
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
This dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crisp, garlicky broccoli and bell pepper, all cooked in one pan. Packed with lean protein, omega-3s and a generous serving of veggies, this is one recipe you’ll want on repeat.
Skillet Curry Chickpea Potpie
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower
Treat yourself to this chickpea potpie, packed with veggies and plant-based protein enveloped in a fragrant blend of spices and a creamy coconut milk-based sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken Skillet Casserole with Broccoli
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
Whip up this quick and easy teriyaki casserole in just one skillet—it’s the perfect go-to recipe for hectic weeknights that’s sure to satisfy a crowd.
One-Pot Lentil & Vegetable Soup with Parmesan
Antonis Achilleos
This hearty soup is packed with kale and tomatoes for a filling, flavorful main dish. The Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.
Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Skillet
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Here, we take a classic dip combo and turn it into a delicious main dish. Protein-rich chicken is tender and juicy—and smothered in a creamy sauce paired with the signature veggies makes this skillet meal irresistible.
Instant Pot Vegetarian White Chili
Parsnips lend a wonderful sweet and nutty flavor to this white bean chili. Garnish the chili with cheese and sour cream for a richer meal, or serve it as-is to keep it vegan.
Delicata Squash & Tofu Curry
This easy tofu curry, made with pretty delicata squash and hearty greens, cooks up in one skillet. To speed up the prep, use bagged chopped kale. Serve with quinoa or brown rice.
Vegetarian Butternut Squash Chili with Black Beans
This chili is a satisfying vegetarian meal, thanks to tender squash and fiber-rich beans. Load up bowls of the butternut squash chili and top with Greek yogurt, cilantro and minced red onion.
Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek,
Loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and tomato, this cabbage soup packs in lots of flavor and is ultra-satisfying. Plus, it makes a big batch to enjoy for lunch or dinner all week.
Easy Vegetarian Chili
Canned beans and tomatoes make this vegetarian chili ready to go in just 30 minutes. Serve over rice or couscous, or with tortilla chips for added crunch, and add extra toppings as you see fit–sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado and sliced jalapeños are all tasty choices.
Sausage, Brussels Sprout & Potato Soup
Both sweet and hot Italian sausage work well in this delicious soup that’s perfect for cooler autumn weather.
Wild Mushroom Soup
Photographer / Victor Protasio, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke
This creamless—but creamy—mushroom soup showcases the savory flavor of fresh morel mushrooms. If you can’t find fresh or dried morels, try other dried mushrooms, such as dried shitakes or creminis, but be sure to use at least one ounce dried mushrooms to keep the luscious flavor.
Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice
Here, we use riced cauliflower in place of white or brown rice to pack in extra veggies and cut down on carbs. Chile-garlic sauce pumps up the heat, and fresh ginger adds a bright, warm bite.
