Fall has always been my favorite season, with its cozy sweaters, pumpkin-spiced everything, and the irresistible urge to spend hours in the kitchen whipping up comforting meals. But since I’ve embarked on a wellness journey with Weight Watchers, I’ve discovered a treasure trove of WW-friendly recipes that capture all the warmth and flavor of autumn without sabotaging my progress. I’m thrilled to share with you this roundup of 15 WW Fall dinner recipes. These dishes have become my go-to arsenal for staying on track while still indulging in the seasonal flavors I crave.
What I love most about these recipes is how they’ve transformed my relationship with fall cooking. Gone are the days of feeling deprived or left out at autumn gatherings. Now, when friends come over for a cozy dinner party, I proudly serve up dishes that not only fit my lifestyle but have my guests asking for seconds (and the recipe!). It’s a wonderful feeling to know that I can honor my health goals without sacrificing the joy of seasonal eating.
So, whether you’re a long-time WW member looking to spice up your meal plan, or someone who’s just starting out and feeling a bit overwhelmed, I invite you to cozy up with a warm mug of WW-friendly apple cider and explore these fall recipes with me.
1. WW Fall Dinner Recipes: Beef Stew
Of course, we have to start with a hearty beef stew! This 1-point Weight Watchers recipe is a classic, perfect for a cold weekend when you have family over and need to stretch your meals to feed everyone. The essence of this hearty stew is slow-cooked beef with carrots, potatoes, and peas.
2. Instant Pot Beef Pho
If you didn’t know, Pho aligns perfectly with Weight Watchers. The clear broth allows for the addition of a variety of vegetables, providing substance without adding points. Plus, this Instant Pot version allows you to whip it up in a breeze.
3. WW Fall Dinner Recipes: Calzones
Calzones are little pizza pockets that you can stuff with various meats, cheese, veggies, or even sauces. This specific calzone recipe is Caprese-style with creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and sweet basil for a light yet cheesy experience. It’s just 6 points per serving, allowing you to have a warm, comforting Friday night dinner with ease.
4. Light and Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
Traditionally, risotto is made with arborio rice, cream, chicken or vegetable broth, and Parmesan cheese. However, in this recipe, pumpkin puree and yogurt are used instead of cream cheese to create a lighter and healthier dish. Serve this along side a lean pork tenderloin, and you’ve got a fantastic fall dinner.
5. WW Fall Dinner Recipes: Pad Woon Sen
Pad Woon Sen is made with glass noodles, which are gluten-free and provide a satisfying and chewy texture. They harmonize perfectly with the Weight Watchers approach. Plus, who doesn’t love a hearty pasta dish on a chilly fall evening? It’ll warm you up from the inside out.
6. Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole brings together two classic, comforting foods. Tater tots and ketchup go hand in hand, which means sloppy joes and tater tots also go hand in hand. Plus, it’s still a fully balanced meal. You get protein from lean ground turkey, carbs from the tater tots, and fats from the cheese.
7. WW Fall Dinner Recipes: French Onion Chicken
This dish is warm and cozy, and only two points per serving. It can be paired with cauliflower rice or toasted sourdough. French Onion Chicken makes fantastic leftovers, and the flavors get better the next day. You won’t hate eating chicken again after making this.
8. Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
On one of those gloomy fall days, there’s nothing better than to warm up with a bowl of stew for dinner. This recipe makes 8 1-cup servings at 3 points on WW. And I love how you can tailor it to whatever veggies you have leftover in your fridge. It’s definitely a “clean out the kitchen” type of meal for the end of the week.
9. WW Fall Dinner Recipes: Classic Chili
This Weight Watchers Chili recipe is thick, meaty, and packed with flavor. It’s a classic cold-weather favorite made easy by using the crock pot. Meat and beans come together for a good dose of protein, balanced by nutrient-dense tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions. It’s just 4 WW points per serving, so make some cornbread as well!
10. Impossible Cheeseburger Pie
You’re not going to believe that you can get away with this much flavor in a dish, for so few points or grams of fat. A classic bacon cheeseburger can have up to 36 grams of fat and 16 grams of saturated fat. One slice of this impossible cheeseburger pie is only 13 grams of fat and 6 grams of saturated fat. You’ll only need 10 WW points!
11. WW Fall Dinner Recipes: Baked Potato Soup
We can’t talk about fall dinners without mentioning a good potato soup. This Baked Potato Soup is filling, and creamy, all while being on the lighter side of normal potato soups. It’s lightened up with 2% milk, light cream cheese, and light sour cream. But once thrown together, you’ll never notice the difference!
12. Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Bake
This dish uses simple everyday ingredients that most people keep stocked. If you don’t have spaghetti, try another kind of pasta. Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Bake is a great diverse take on spaghetti while tying in another Italian classic – chicken parmesan. I love that it’s high in protein, but still low in WW points.
13. WW Fall Dinner Recipes: Chicken Taco Mac
If it’s been a busy day at work and you don’t want to spend tons of time in the kitchen cooking up a warm meal, make this Chicken Taco Mac. It’s a one pot dish that can be whipped up with simple ingredients, while still delivering a world of flavor. And it’s just 6 WW points per serving.
14. Chicken Potato Corn Chowder
While this chicken potato corn chowder is diet-friendly, it’s still packed with flavor. The abundance of zero-point ingredients keeps this soup filling, but just one point per cup. You can use leftover rotisserie chicken, leftover Thanksgiving turkey, or any veggies you have on hand that need to go.
15. WW Fall Dinner Recipes: Turkey Rigatoni
This is another great one pot dish option. One serving of this rigatoni is 187 calories, and it has 17 grams of protein. That’s amazing for a pasta meal! Feel free to use ground chicken or even ground beef as long as you alter the Weight Watchers points for what you personally need. And I love adding in any veggies that are on their last leg. It helps to bulk up the meal even more.
From quick weeknight dinners that’ll have you in and out of the kitchen in no time, to impressive weekend feasts that’ll have your family singing your praises, this collection has a little something for everyone. Let’s embrace the flavors of fall together, one delicious, WW-friendly bite at a time!
