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Need a break from all those holiday meals? These 14 dinner ideas for tonight are cozy, easy, and perfect for November—without a single hint of Thanksgiving!

From comforting pasta dishes to crockpot favorites, these easy and delicious fall recipes offer a tasty escape from roast turkey and sausage dressing.

Homemade stovetop Chicken and noodles in a red pot.

Why you’ll love these easy dinner recipes!

I don’t know about you, but after weeks of holiday meals, I’m ready for something a little more simple. By the time November hits, I start craving quick, cozy dinners that don’t have anything to do with Thanksgiving—just good, easy comfort food my whole family will actually eat. These easy dinner recipes are the kind I turn to on busy weeknights when I need something warm, filling, and stress-free. From skillet favorites to hearty casseroles, each one is made with simple, everyday ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Why You’ll Love These Easy Dinner Recipes:

  • Perfect when you need a break from big holiday meals
  • Cozy November dinners full of simple, family-friendly flavors
  • Quick prep and minimal cleanup
  • Comforting recipes that make weeknights feel easy again

We all know that there is more to November than cranberry sauce and crockpot turkey breast, so give a few of these recipes a try and keep enjoying the delicious flavors of the season!

Here’s What To Make For Dinner In November!

1. Buffalo Chicken Sliders

These buffalo chicken sliders are the perfect November dinner idea. They are spicy, cheesy, and easy to make with tender rotisserie chicken and soft Hawaiian rolls. Such a great for cozy weeknights or casual get-togethers when you want comfort food everyone will love.

Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are a hit for game day or any day of the week! They're spicy, cheesy, and perfect served on sweet Hawaiian rolls.
Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders

2. Campbell’s Chicken Pot Pie

This hearty November recipe delivers cozy comfort without the fuss. The flaky crust, creamy chicken-vegetable filling, and one dish will make dinner a breeze. Serve it on a chilly evening for a warm, inviting meal your whole family will love.

Campbell's chicken pot pie with a slice missing.
Campbell’s Chicken Pot Pie
This Campbell’s Chicken Pot Pie is the perfect classic comfort food. Flakey on the outside yet warm and gooey in the center, every bite transports your tastebuds back to childhood!
Campbell’s Chicken Pot Pie

3. Stovetop Chicken and Noodles

This creamy stovetop chicken and noodles recipe is a perfect fall dinner idea for chilly evenings. I love the rich sauce, tender chicken and buttery egg noodles all made in one pot.

Chicken and noodles in a pot.
Chicken and Noodles
This Stovetop Chicken and Noodles recipe is comfort food at its best! Creamy, hearty, and oh-so-easy, this is a dinner you’ll find yourself making again and again.
Stovetop Chicken and Noodles

4. Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

This cheesy ham and potato casserole is the ultimate fall dinner. It is layered with creamy potatoes, melty cheddar, and savory diced ham that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole – the easiest cheesy potato dish made with leftover ham that will have you going back for seconds!
Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole

5. Million Dollar Chicken Casserole

There is a reason why this is one of my top rated recipes on All Things Mamma. It is a go-to fall favorite dinner that I love to make. I know you will too!

A wooden spoon lifting a serving of million dollar chicken casserole from a baking dish.
Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
This million dollar chicken casserole is supremely creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-easy! Juicy chicken is baked with an irresistible cream sauce, then finished with buttery Ritz crackers for a crispy topping.
Million Dollar Cheesy Chicken Casserole

6. Crescent Roll Taco Bake

Tacos are a year-round staple in my house! It may be November and Thanksgiving season, but I am still making tacos at least once a week. This crescent roll taco bake is one of my favorites.

Crescent roll taco bake with lettuce and sour cream on a plate.
Crescent Roll Taco Bake
Crescent roll taco bake is going to be your family’s new favorite dinner! Soft, buttery crescent roll dough is baked with zesty taco meat, lots of cheese, and all your fave Tex-Mex toppings—perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Crescent Roll Taco Bake

7. Old Fashioned Chicken Salad Sandwich

You can never go wrong with a chicken salad sandwich. My recipe is a classic and perfect for quick and easy dinners.

Chicken Salad Sandwich
This classic comfort recipe comes from my grandmother and includes chopped chicken, celery, boiled eggs, and pickle relish mixed in a mayonnaise/miracle whip "dressing" – Old Fashioned Chicken Salad!
Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich

8. Crock Pot Ravioli

I love my slow cooker and I love ravioli which is why this recipe is pure perfection. It is a quick and easy dinner idea that I make all year long, especially in the colder months.

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Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna
This easy 4-Ingredient Crock Pot Ravioli Lasagna recipe comes together in 10 minutes and only takes 3 hours in the slow cooker. Made with frozen ravioli, jarred pasta sauce, ground hamburger, and mozzarella cheese – this is truly a lazy day lasagna!
Crockpot Ravioli Lasagna

9. Creamy Crockpot Chicken

Crockpot chicken is irresistible and so simple to make. It is a great November dinner idea but honestly great all year long. I can’t get enough of that cream flavor!

Creamy Crockpot Chicken
This creamy crockpot chicken is easy, delicious, and always a hit with the family! With minimal effort, you’ll get maximum flavor thanks to the slow cooker.
Creamy Crockpot Chicken

10. Crockpot Chicken and Noodles

Oh, man is this recipe delicious! All the flavors of this crockpot chicken and noodles meld together in the slow cooker to create a delicious fall dinner that everyone in the family will adore.

noodles with chicken on a white plate
Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles
Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles is the perfect winter slow cooker comfort food. Filled with tender shredded chicken and creamy noodles, this easy recipe will be a new regular on your weekly dinner rotation.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles

11. Easy Lasagna

Lasagna is one of those recipes that my whole family enjoys, but I rarely think about making it for a weeknight dinner. But if you do want to make this for a weeknight, don’t worry—my recipe is easy enough to pull off for a party or a typical family meal!

slice of lasagna
Easy Lasagna
This easy lasagna recipe is a classic family dinner! Lasagna noodles are layered with a meaty tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and lots of cheese for a delicious Italian meal everyone will love.
Easy Lasagna Recipe

12. Million Dollar Spaghetti

Once you make this spaghetti recipe, you will only want to make spaghetti this way forever. It is easy but fiull of warm, cozy flavors that make it perfect for a November meal.

A large serving of million dollar spaghetti on a plate with a fork.
Million Dollar Spaghetti
Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food pasta bake! Four kinds of cheese, hearty ground beef, spicy sausage, and silky spaghetti noodles combine to make a dish that'll leave you feeling like a million bucks.
Million Dollar Spaghetti

13. Buffalo Chicken Casserole

Buffalo chicken casserole is a flavorful, simple dish that everyone will love. Shredded chicken is layered between rigatoni, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing to make a true punch of flavor. It will be a dish you make time and time again. 

Buffalo Chicken Casserole
Buffalo chicken casserole is a flavorful simple dish that everyone will love. It will be a dish you make time and time again.
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14. School Pizza

I love this classic meal that bring back all those nostalgic feelings of being a kid. It is a fantastic, easy November dinner that is a welcome break from all the Thanksgiving food.

School Pizza
When you're feeling nostalgic, School Pizza is the pizza you want! Absolutely reminiscent of the elementary school cafeteria, this classic and comforting take on pizza is so easy to make at home.
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No matter how busy the holiday season gets, it’s refreshing to have a few go-to recipes that don’t revolve around Thanksgiving. So take a break from the holiday prep, enjoy these deliciously different dishes, and treat yourself to flavors that are anything but traditional!

FAQs

What foods are in season in November?

Seasonal ingredients for November recipes include sweet potatoes, apples, butternut squash, cranberries, and Brussels sprouts. Using fresh fall produce makes your meals extra flavorful and budget-friendly.

What to cook in November?

Sheet pan dinners, cozy pasta dishes and soups are a few of my favorite things to make in November.

More Delicious November Recipe Ideas

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About Kasey Schwartz

For over 15 years, Kasey Schwartz, the mastermind behind All Things Mamma, has been the ultimate go-to for mouthwatering family recipes. Her work has been featured on Today.com, Buzz Feed, Better Homes and Gardens, and more, making her your go-to mom next door for all things delicious and family-friendly.

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