Fall is my favorite season, and that’s largely because of all the in-season fall foods that I can get my hands on and incorporate into my dinner plans. I love ingredients like sweet potatoes, pumpkin, apples, Brussels sprouts, and other hearty veggies, not only because they make recipes so delicious and flavorful, but also because of the nutrients they provide.
And since I’m always aiming to get veggies as well as a good amount of protein at meals, I wanted to create a collection of recipes that’s just right for fall and also high in protein and veggies in order to make my fall meal planning that much easier. I’ll enjoy these high-protein fall dinner recipes throughout the season whenever I need something cozy, delicious, and good for my whole family.
Easy Crockpot Beef Stew
This is my favorite beef stew of all time and the first thing I think about serving on a crisp, cool autumn day. I can prepare the recipe quickly in the crockpot, then it slowly simmers all day filling my home with the best smells. When it’s time to dish up dinner, I’ve got fall-apart tender hunks of beef in a thick savory broth with root vegetables, including parsnips, carrots, and potatoes, as well as tomatoes and green beans.
Protein per serving: 38 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Whole30
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This savory crockpot pot roast recipe combines tender beef chuck roast and veggies. I finish it by making the most delicious homemade gravy that I make right from the crockpot cooking broth. I especially love to make this hearty recipe on days when my family has been outside at our farm all day for the fall harvest. It’s a hearty, fuss-free meal that always hits the spot.
Protein per serving: 37 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Smothered Pork Chops
This delicious, fail-proof skillet recipe results in the most tender, juicy pork chops that are smothered in a rich and creamy onion gravy. It all cooks in one pan right on the stovetop. I love serving this easy high-protein dinner over perfectly creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comfort meal with great nutritional value.
Protein per serving: 36 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Sheet Pan Pork Loin with Brussels and Apples
This simple sheet pan dinner just screams fall with the combination of lean high-protein pork tenderloin, tender perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts, and sweet cooked apples. The pork tenderloin gets coated with an easy maple-mustard sauce and bakes together on a sheet pan with the other ingredients for a complete meal that’s full of complementary fall flavors.
Protein per serving: 36 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Whole30
Perfect Crockpot Pork Roast
Whenever I need a hearty, no-fuss dinner that will provide amazing leftovers, this slow cooker pork roast recipe is always at the top of my list. It’s full of flavor, fall-apart tender, and ideal for weekly meal prep. I love that I not only get a high-protein main dish, but it also includes tender cooked potatoes and carrots plus an easy gravy made from the flavorful crockpot liquid.
Protein per serving: 35 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sheet Pan Dinner
This one-pan dinner provides so many cozy and fresh fall foods and flavors that it’s hard to believe it’s so easy to make. I especially love the bacon ranch flavors that get infused into the tender chicken and sweet potatoes. I package any leftovers into containers for high-protein, high-fiber meals I can enjoy for nutritious and delicious lunches for the week.
Protein per serving: 35 g
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Whole30
Mississippi Pot Roast
Curious what a Mississippi pot roast is? It’s all the fall-apart tender and juicy pot roast that a standard recipe provides but with the added tang from seasonings and pepperoncini peppers. It’s a flavorful, hearty, fuss-free, high-protein recipe perfect for busy fall weeknights, stay-at-home weekends, and meal prep solutions.
Protein per serving: 36 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
I love this flavorful fall dinner because it comes with a built-in beautiful presentation and edible bowl. This stuffed squash recipe features a home pork-and-veggie filling that I often want to devour before I even stuff it into the squash halves. It’s perfect for fall dinners, entertaining, and an easy high-protein meal with lots of veggies.
Protein per serving: 32 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free
Apple Cider Pork Bowls
These tender shredded pork bowls are satisfying, colorful, and cozy, a dinner that perfectly captures flavors of fall. While the pork is cooking in the crockpot, I prepare the mashed sweet potatoes and delicious fresh apple slaw. From there, it’s a quick and easy assembly of fall dinner bowls that satisfy hungry eaters and also provide enough leftovers for easy lunches.
Protein per serving: 30 g
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free
Homemade Hamburger Helper
One of my kids’ favorites (and mine, too), this elevated, homemade hamburger helper has lots of veggies and tons of protein per serving. This delicious, nutritious, and nostalgic comfort meal cooks on the stovetop and can be ready in just 40 minutes. It’s a fall weeknight favorite the whole family will love.
Protein per serving: 34 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
The Best Classic Meatloaf
This classic meatloaf recipe is always a comforting, nourishing, high-protein dinner that comes together quickly. I prep it early in the day whenever I have 10 minutes to spare, then I store it in the fridge until I’m ready to bake for dinner. Served with a simple side of steamed green beans, this high-protein dinner is one I always look forward to.
Protein per serving: 33 g
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Chicken Sweet Potato Bake with Broccoli
One of the first recipes I ever created for this site, this well-rounded sheet pan dinner is still a mainstay on my weekly fall meal plans. It’s delicious, healthy, and provides plenty of tender chicken pieces and perfectly roasted veggies all in one recipe. The variety of textures, flavors, and nutrients keeps me coming back, and I appreciate that it’s so easy to clean up, too!
Protein per serving: 30 g
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Whole30
Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin And Veggies
One of my favorite high-protein fall dinner recipes, this oven pork tenderloin is such a simple way to prepare lean pork. Searing the meat creates a flavorful golden crust, while finishing the tenderloin in the oven keeps the center tender and juicy. I slice it and serve it on a platter with the perfectly roasted cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts.
Protein per serving: 30 g
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Grain Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Whole30
Crockpot Lasagna
This is one of those recipes that always brings cheers in my home. This non-layered lasagna cooks right in my slow cooker, making it a simple and great solution for busy weeknights that get devoured without complaint. I’ve also served this at a fall potluck with friends where it was happily eaten up and everyone asked for the recipe.
Protein per serving: 30 g
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Harvest Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
Easy enough for weeknights, perfect for meal prep, and delicious to serve to guests, this fall dinner is one of my favorites. It provides tender chicken breast alongside harvest season veggies. Everything cooks together on one pan for ultimate ease and doneness. Then I drizzle a simple maple-Dijon dressing over top for fall dinner perfection.
Protein per serving: 30 g
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
More Delicious Fall Recipes
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