Fall is a mindset as much as it is a season. The minute the leaves start to change colors and float off the trees, I know it’s time to grab my favorite sweater, put on my coziest socks, and curl up under the biggest blanket I can find—even if it’s still 70 degrees outside. The shorter days and the (eventual) chill in the air implore me to slow down and dream about my next big, warm bowl of comfort food.
These eight fall chicken recipes are comfort food at its finest. From classic roast chicken to a wild rice soup and an easy sheet-pan dinner, these dishes were made for slow, relaxing evenings where you can savor every bite. The only question is, which one will you make first?
Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Roast Chicken
With a little technique, you can churn out crispy crackly roast chicken with moist, tender meat like an absolute pro. Make sure to keep this one in your fall recipe repetoire!
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
A simple, ultra-comforting chicken pot pie with a shatteringly crisp crust? Sign us up.
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This Midwestern soup is a hearty meal ideal for a chilly day—because who doesn’t need a good chicken soup in their arsenal?
One-Pan Chicken, Sausage, and Brussels Sprouts
With the right technique, even the staunchest hater of Brussels sprouts can be made to see just how delicious the smallest brassica can be. That’s where this recipe comes in.
Sheet-Pan Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts
This chicken dinner cooks all on one sheet pan so prep and cleanup are easy. It’s loaded with flavor and gorgeous, too.
Kare Raisu (Homemade Japanese Curry Rice)
Toasted and freshly ground spices give this homemade Japanese curry a blast of flavor.
Chicken Yassa (Senegalese Braised Chicken With Caramelized Onions)
This recipe is a citrus-forward version of your favorite stewed and smothered chicken-and-onion dish.
Lowcountry Stew Chicken
This South Carolina stew features a deeply flavored, light-bodied sauce with an onion-forward flavor.