22 Butternut Squash Dinner Recipes

We love when butternut squash is in season! From chili to pasta to one-pan meals, butternut squash is so delicious in many of our favorite fall dinner recipes. Not only does this vegetable amp the flavor of your dish, but it’s also a healthy addition to your meal. Even the pickiest of eaters will love this healthy veggie. Check out these 22 butternut squash dinner recipe ideas to try this fall!

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

“Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach is a perfect Autumn comfort food. This easy and flavorful recipe is packed with veggies (roasted butternut squash and spinach) and will become your favorite Fall and Winter family weeknight dinner!” – Julia

Fall Steak and Butternut Squash Salad

“This combination of steak, roasted butternut squash, and apples come together on a bed of mixed greens and has the perfect combination of flavors and textures for the ultimate fall dish. This recipe for a fall steak and butternut squash salad is going to quickly become a weeknight dinner staple for the whole season.” – Leigh Ann

Cheesy Butternut Squash Rice Bowl With Shrimp

“This cheesy butternut squash rice bowl with sautéed shrimp is so comforting, nourishing, and absolutely delicious. It’s healthy, easy to make, and just perfect for batch cooking or meal prep!” – Carrie

Ground Turkey Butternut Squash Skillet

“This ground turkey with butternut squash skillet is a delicious comforting and nourishing meal that is light and fresh. This recipe is a 30-minute one-pot skillet meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight!” – Silvia

Creamed Spinach Stuffed Butternut Squash

“Cheesy creamed spinach stuffed into roasted butternut squash is a delicious, crowd-pleasing side dish or vegetarian main.” – Alida

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

“This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a lightened version of the recipe but with added servings of vegetables and less cheese – it’s creamy and comforting!” – Yumna

Apple Butternut Squash Chicken in Crockpot

“Apple Butternut Squash Chicken in Crockpot is an easy and flavorful Fall Crockpot recipe for dinner. It’s flavorful, hearty and so comforting. Butternut Squash and Chicken Breasts with Apples stewed in the Crockpot with warm fall spices, ginger and sage is so delicious almost like Apple Butter Chicken!” – Anjali

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce with Prosciutto and Goat cheese

“This butternut squash pasta sauce with prosciutto and goat cheese has fresh sage, lots of garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. It is easy and quick to make and has all the fall flavors that we love.” – Jenny

Butternut Squash Tacos

“Perfectly seasoned and roasted butternut squash and black beans are loaded in a tortilla with an amazing, savory sauce. These vegetarian Butternut Squash Tacos are loaded with good-for-you ingredients and tons of flavor.” – Chelsea

Italian Sausage Butternut Squash Soup

“A full-flavored, richly textured meal, this Italian Sausage Butternut Squash Soup has it all: spicy and bold Italian sausage, tender white beans, tangy diced tomatoes, and a base of pureed butternut squash. So, SO good!” – Katerina

Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash and Cranberries

“These Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash & Cranberries are the perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner side dish! With only 6 ingredients, these veggies are super easy to make and flavored with honey, olive oil, and a little cinnamon.” – Lindsay

Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

“Looking for a delicious cozy fall recipe? Whip up these savory Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells. Layered with a creamy butternut squash sauce and topped with stuffed vegan ricotta shells, mozzarella cheese, crushed red pepper, and fried sage leaves. These stuffed shells will be your new favorite go-to dinner this fall.” – Marissa

Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole

“This Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole is savory, spicy, wholesome, and perfect for a quick and easy dinner! Made with simple ingredients, this make-ahead meal can be made entirely in a casserole dish and is bursting with flavor. This is healthy comfort food that the entire family will love!” – Christine

Butternut Squash, Chicken Sausage, and Kale Quinoa Skillet

One Pan Sausage, Butternut Squash and Apples

“This is an easy, healthy weeknight meal! One Pan Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Apples is the perfect, easy fall meal. Throw everything on a pan and bake it! It’s also Whole30 and Paleo approved!” – Molly

Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash and Apple

“Fall harvest salad with roasted butternut squash and apple is the only salad recipe you will need this fall and winter. Loaded with roasted butternut squash, fresh crisp apples, bright pomegranate seeds, toasted pumpkin seeds, and tangy feta cheese, this fall salad is tossed with kale and a delicious homemade apple cider vinaigrette. It’s healthy, wholesome, nourishing, and filling. Plus, it’s a gorgeous and colourful salad to put on your holiday table this year.” – Sam

25-Minute Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas

“These 25-Minute Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas are for busy nights when you want a healthy, homemade meal, FAST!” – Maryea

Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash

“This Roasted Stuffed Butternut Squash is filled with all your favorites – sausage, apples, cranberries, onions and garlic, kale, pecans and savory herbs. The stuffing is packed with savory/sweet flavors and the perfect addition to a holiday gathering, or for any meal!” – Michele