Every year, like clockwork, as soon as that cool chill hits the air in early fall I instantly look forward to a meal plan filled with as many warming, cozy recipes as possible. These are 10 of my weeknight favorites. They're quick and easy enough for busy nights. With hits like skillet pot pie, slow cooker chicken chili, taco soup, and sheet pan gnocchi, it doesn't get much cozier.

Yes, you can have the comfort of a creamy, homemade pot pie on a busy weeknight — flaky crust and all. This version comes together quickly in a skillet and relies on a few store-bought conveniences, like frozen vegetables, broth, and pie crust for easy prep.

Talk about a dinnertime game-changer! turns out you don't actually have to boil the gnocchi in order to make it for dinner. Toss them directly from the package onto a sheet pan with a slew of veggies, roast them for 20 minutes, scoop into bowls, and dig in. Pasta night doesn't get much better than that!

Pull out your slow cooker first thing in the morning, and when you get home from work this light and flavorful chili will be waiting for you.

One-skillet meals are a savior on busy weeknights, and this hearty combo does not disappoint. Tender Broccolini, spicy chicken sausage, and orzo pasta come together for a creamy, satisfying dinner that only requires a bowl and a fork.

Clocking in at just 30 minutes to make (yes, really!), this weeknight-friendly soup is loaded with juicy shreds of chicken, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all swimming in a smoky, spiced broth.

This perfect-for-fall dinner comes together on a single sheet pan and rewards you with a plate of crispy chicken thighs and herbed-flecked, tender potatoes.

Warm strands of spaghetti tossed with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of Parmesan just might be the ultimate comfort food. This version ups the ante with nutty brown butter and golden, toasted panko.

If you're looking for a comforting one-pot meal that will please the whole family, look no further than this creamy chicken and rice stovetop casserole.

Pick up a rotisserie chicken on your way home from work and then, with a few pantry ingredients, turn it into an ultra-fragrant Thai-inspired chicken noodle soup that comes together in a flash.