UPDATED FOR APRIL 2024
Meal planning is one of those things that I’ve never been 100% successful at. I always start with the best intentions and somehow after a short while I fall back into old habits.
It’s always the same story:
We get all excited, plan out a week of meals and buy all the ingredients. For a whole week, we eat delicious pre-planned meals, and there’s no eating out. (That means $$ saved!!) Then comes week two and then life happens, and we forget to plan the meals for the week and then it’s over.
Who wants Chick Fil A?
I Finally Have a Plan
So this year, I’m making it a goal to meal plan. Once I make it a goal, it’s ON!! I’m going to try to be as intentional as possible to stick to a meal plan every month.
By putting these meal plans together every month, it will make it easier to know exactly what to cook each day and what ingredients to have on hand. I also really feel like the Instant Pot can help me keep up with a monthly meal plan.
Time to Conquer This Meal Planning Thing
Ok, so with 5 children and life, in general, I have to be realistic. Maybe I won’t be able to follow the plan perfectly. Maybe you won’t either. The beauty of it is, you can tweak it when you need to, and you can move things around to suit your needs. The key is to try to be as consistent as possible and when you go off track, just try to get back on it as soon as possible. Let’s be as intentional as possible, and we can conquer this meal-planning thing together!!
April 2024 Instant Pot Meal Plan
Welcome to the April Instant Pot meal plan! This meal plan is designed to help you make delicious, healthy, and easy meals using your Instant Pot. I’ll provide you with meal ideas that you can make in minutes!
With this meal plan, you don’t need to spend hours slaving away in the kitchen; instead, pop some ingredients into your Instant Pot and have a delicious meal ready quickly! Let’s take a look at the meal plan for April!
You can still get the March Meal Plan if you need it.
Main Dishes
- April 1
Red Beans
from One Happy HousewifeThese wonderful beans are nutritious, filling, and flexible. Can be used for red beans and rice, burritos, tacos, and so much more.
- April 2
Bean Soup
from One Happy HousewifeA hearty, filling and delicious classic Honduran recipe that’s full of Latin flavor.
- April 3
Mac & Cheese with Cream of Mushroom
from One Happy HousewifeA super creamy and delicious dump-and-start mac and cheese.
- April 4
Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice
from One Happy HousewifeAn incredibly easy and hearty family-friendly meal that’s oh so cheesy and delicious.
- April 5
Spicy Cajun Pasta
from One Happy HousewifeSimple ingredients like pasta, sausage, and cheese seasoned with the perfect touch of Cajun spices make this a winning combination. This is a super easy weeknight dinner with a wonderful kick of cajun.
- April 6
Chicken and Dumplings
from One Happy HousewifeTender, tasty chicken, sweet veggies, and dumplings. This is the epitome of comfort food.
- April 7
Tomato Soup
from One Happy HousewifeThis wonderfully delicious and creamy tomato soup is infused with basil and lightly sweetened with honey.
- April 8
Beef & Macaroni Casserole
from One Happy HousewifeThis deliciously creamy beef and pasta casserole is the perfect hearty and filling comfort dish for those busy weeknights. It’s fast and easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to satisfy those hungry bellies. This one is sure to become a favorite in your home.
- April 9
Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork
from One Happy HousewifeMade with only 4 ingredients, this fall apart delicious pulled pork is so tasty and versatile.
- April 10
Salsa Chicken
from One Happy HousewifeA very popular recipe that’s fast, easy, and so versatile. The perfect busy weeknight meal!
- April 11
Broccoli Cheese Soup
from One Happy HousewifeThe combination of broccoli, carrots, cream, and cheddar make for a hearty soup that’s amazingly creamy and flavorful.
- April 12
Spaghetti & Meatballs
from One Happy HousewifeYou can never go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs. Everyone loves it and it’s always easy. This recipe makes it even easier because it requires no prep and is ready in minutes.
- April 13
Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
from Simply Happy FoodieThis pork tenderloin is so tender and the honey garlic sauce is absolutely delicious.
- April 14
Beef Stew
from Retro Recipe BoxEnjoy this comfort classic loaded with tender chunks of beef and vegetables.
- April 15
Potato & Peas Curry (Aloo Matar)
from Piping Pot CurryThis quick and easy Instant Pot recipe delivers a warm bowl of potatoes and peas in a delicious curry.
- April 16
Meatball Soup
from Make Ahead Meal MomA warm and hearty meal that your family will love!
- April 17
Cheesy Beef Taters
from The Halfway HomesteadersThis one is really great for either a side dish or a main dish – your choice! Kid friendly!
- April 18
Chicken Alfredo
from One Happy HousewifeA quick and easy pasta dish made with a homemade Alfredo sauce that’s incredibly rich and creamy.
- April 19
Hawaiian Sloppy Joes
from One Happy HousewifePineapple, red and yellow peppers, and sweet onion give the traditional Sloppy Joe a Hawaiian twist.
- April 20
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
from One Happy HousewifeYou’ve got a hungry family and not much time? This Instant Pot version of a traditional Italian dish is perfect for those busy nights when you need to get a tasty dinner on the table fast. This spaghetti and meat sauce is an easy one-pot meal that can be made in less than 15 minutes. Your family will love this one!
- April 21
Chicken Soup
from One Happy HousewifeThis hearty, healthy, homemade chicken soup is so tasty and loaded with nourishing vegetables and spices.
- April 22
Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
from Two SleeversEnjoy this quick and easy family-friendly meal that’s loaded with ground beef, rice, and beans and seasoned to perfection.
- April 23
Taco Pasta
from One Happy HousewifeLove Mexican food but tired of the same ‘ole, same ‘ole? Then try this easy and delicious pasta dish. It’s kid-approved and will be ready in no time. It’s the perfect hearty meal for a busy weeknight.
- April 24
Chicken Couscous
from One Happy HousewifePearl couscous, shredded chicken, peas, and carrots come together to make a quick and easy dump meal that’s full of flavor. This simple recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner
- April 25
White Chicken Chili
from One Happy HousewifeA super easy and crazy delicious dump and start creamy chicken chili loaded with hearty white beans, chicken, corn, tomatoes, and green peppers.
- April 26
Tuna Casserole
from One Happy HousewifeThis classic comfort dish is made fast – from scratch. Egg noodles, tuna, and peas covered in a deliciously creamy homemade sauce with just the right seasonings will make this recipe an instant family favorite.
- April 27
Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
from Ministry of CurryThis easy dump meal makes an absolutely creamy and delicious pasta.
- April 28
Chicken Curry Soup
from Paint the Kitchen RedA hearty, satisfying, creamy curry chicken soup brimming with the flavors of India.
- April 29
Cheeseburger Mac
from One Happy HousewifeA super hearty and flavorful, from-scratch pasta casserole that’s sure to be a hit with the kids. This one is so delicious, it’s like having your favorite burger in a bowl. A great meal for busy weeknights.
- April 30
Minestrone Soup
from Spice CravingsEasy, tasty, and healthy, this minestrone soup has the perfect blend of hearty vegetables, tomato broth and beans.
Side Dishes
Mashed Potatoes
from One Happy HousewifeCooked and seasoned to perfection, these mashed potatoes are so fast and easy to make.
Parmesan Risotto
from One Happy HousewifeA creamy and delicious side dish that is simply irresistible.
Jasmine Rice
from One Happy HousewifeQuick, easy, and perfect white rice every time!
Brown Rice
from One Happy HousewifeA simple and healthy side-dish for the Instant Pot.
Salsa Rice
from One Happy HousewifeAn incredibly easy and delicious side dish that makes a perfect companion for any meal, especially Mexican inspired dishes.
Desserts
Flan
from One Happy HousewifeOne of my favorite desserts growing up! A heavenly dark caramel blankets this rich, creamy, and silky smooth flan. You’ll want to make this one all the time!
Lemon Bundt Cake
from One Happy HousewifeDrizzled with a sweet lemony glaze, this wonderful lemon cake is the perfect refreshing dessert.
Turtle Lava Cakes
from One Happy HousewifeThese deliciously decadent mini cakes are overflowing with a molten chocolate center, caramel and pecans. They are an indulgence like no other!
Coconut Cake
from One Happy HousewifeTopped with a heavenly creamy coconut glaze, this moist and delicious cake is loaded with coconut goodness and is the perfect sweet treat to share with friends and family.
Arroz con Leche
from One Happy HousewifeThis traditional Hispanic dessert is so creamy, rich and delicious. Simple ingredients and so quick and easy to make.
Get the Printable Instant Pot Meal Plan
I’ve put together a handy printable calendar so you can get a full monthly view of the plan. The PDF has clickable links as well so you can download it and keep it on your computer to visit all the recipes. The printable/PDF is available to my subscribers. If you’re not a subscriber yet, sign up below so you can have access to my entire collection of printables.
Instant Pot Accessories!
There are so many accessories available for the Instant Pot. So many, that it is hard to know what to get and what is unnecessary. To make things easier for you, I have put together a list of my most recommended accessories. I also explain how to best use each accessory and where to purchase them; click here to check it out.
More Instant Pot Meal Plans
I’ve been creating my Instant Pot Meal Plans for quite some time and have accumulated over a year’s worth of meal plans. I’m making all of my previously published meal plans available to you via the list of links below. You can access each month of the year by simply clicking on the one you want to look at, the link will then take you to the recipes for that particular month.
Since I carefully select each recipe for each month, every month has a unique list of recipes. Browse through each month to see all the different recipes and get ideas for creating your very own meal plans. Feel free to peruse each of the months!
2024 Meal Plans
- April 2024 Instant Pot Meal Plan
2023 Meal Plans
- November 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- October 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- September 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- August 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- July 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- June 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- May 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- April 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- March 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- February 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- January 2023 Instant Pot Meal Plan
2022 Meal Plans
- December 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- November 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- October 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- September 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- August 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- July 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- June 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- May 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- April 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- March 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- February 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- January 2022 Instant Pot Meal Plan
2021 Meal Plans
- December 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- November 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- October 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- September 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- August 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- July 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- June 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- May 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- April 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- March 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- February 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- January 2021 Instant Pot Meal Plan
2020 Meal Plans
- December 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- November 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- October 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- September 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- August 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- July 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- June 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- May 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- April 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- March 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- February 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- January 2020 Instant Pot Meal Plan
2019 Meal Plans
- December 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- November 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- October 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- September 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- August 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- July 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- June 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- May 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- April 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- March 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- February 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- January 2019 Instant Pot Meal Plan
2018 Meal Plans
- December 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- November 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- October 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- September 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- August 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- July 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- June 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- May 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- April 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- March 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
- February 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan
Don’t forget to check back at the end of each month for the updated Meal Plan!
Have you considered doing only a week at a time and including a shopping list for that week?
Hi Margie! It’s in the works, just don’t know when it will happen! 🙂
Is there a grocery list for the month? I am on my phone and may have just missed it. Thanks!
Hi Kathryn! I haven’t included a grocery list with the meal plan in the past but it’s something that is on our project list! Thanks for stopping by!
Great idea
This looks great!
Thank you! Enjoy!