October Instant Pot Meal Plan (2018)

Fall is in the air! In this October Instant Pot Meal Plan, you’ll find so many delicious fall-inspired meals. This is the perfect month for hearty dishes that include apples, squashes, and other fall favorites. You’ll also find plenty of warm and soothing stews, soups, chilis, and pastas. Here’s what you can expect:

Instant Pot Soups, Stews & Chilis

Fall means Apple Beef Stew, Butternut Squash Soup and so much more! It’s a perfect time to try different chilis, stews, and soups. If you haven’t tried my amazing Chicken Soup, now is the time to do it. It’s packed full of nutrients and flavor and guaranteed to hit the spot! There are so many soup recipes for the Instant Pot in these meal plans. So, make sure to check them out.

Instant Pot Pastas

There are some tasty and simple pasta dishes featured in this meal plan. Some of my family’s favorites are Beef and Bowtie Pasta, Ravioli Lasagna, and Macaroni Casserole.

Instant Pot Sides

You’ll find some wonderful Instant Pot Side Dishes in this meal plan. And all of them are easy to make. Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, and Corn on the Cob are some of the delicious sides in this month’s meal plan.

Instant Pot Desserts

One of my favorite things about this month’s meal plan is the desserts! Oh, so yummy! The Dulce de Leche Cheesecake is to die for! You can also try Bread Pudding, Turtle Lava Cakes, and the easiest dessert of all: Arroz con Leche! These Instant Pot dessert recipes are all outstanding!

So enjoy all these fall-inspired dishes. Main course, side dish, and dessert. Everything you need for your October meals is here. Don’t you love the Instant Pot?

Make sure you also check out my latest Instant Pot Meal Plan.

October 2018 Instant Pot Meal Plan

Below the list of recipes, you will find a link to the downloadable calendar and links to all my monthly Instant Pot meal plans.

Main Dishes

October 1
Beef & Bowtie Pasta
from One Happy Housewife
A fast and simple pasta dinner that even the most picky of eaters will devour. This one is sure to become one of your go-to recipes for those hectic weeknights.
October 2
Chicken Fajita Soup
from The Halfway Homesteaders
A wonderful Tex-Mex favorite in a soup bowl.
October 3
Applesauce Meatloaf
from Home Pressure Cooking
This meatloaf is made with applesauce instead of eggs, and it is delicious!
October 4
Butternut Squash Soup
from Recipes from a Pantry
This vegan soup is easy to make, full of flavor, and so creamy and satisfying.
October 5
Chili with Beans
from One Happy Housewife
A hearty, comforting bowl of homemade chili packed full of amazing flavor.
October 6
Chicken and Dumplings
from One Happy Housewife
Tender, tasty chicken, sweet veggies, and dumplings. This is the epitome of comfort food.
October 7
Carnitas
from One Happy Housewife
Authentic flavor, incredibly juicy pork, and crispy edges. Traditional pork carnitas made in a fraction of the time.
October 8
Pasta e Fagioli
from Simply Happy Foodie
A traditional Italian one pot meal made with pasta and beans that’s hearty and delicious.
October 9
Corn Chowder
from Simply Vegetarian 777
A wonderful comfort meal made with fresh corn that’s creamy and full of flavor.
October 10
Thai Red Curry Soup
from Spice Cravings
Packed with vegetables, chicken, and rice noodles, this soup is hearty, healthy and creamy with a bit of sweet and spicy.
October 11
Butter Chicken
from Spice Cravings
Enjoy this authentic Indian dish made with delicious pieces of grilled chicken in a creamy tomato sauce that’s seasoned with Indian spices.
October 12
Apple Bourbon Pork
from Home Pressure Cooking
A perfectly tender pork tenderloin served with baked potatoes, red cabbage, and a few sliced apples.
October 13
Apple Beef Stew
from Home Pressure Cooking
A wonderfully delicious beef stew with a hint of sweetness.
October 14
Chicken Soup
from One Happy Housewife
This hearty, healthy, homemade chicken soup is so tasty and loaded with nourishing vegetables and spices.
October 15
Beef & Macaroni Casserole
from One Happy Housewife
This 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.
October 16
Cauliflower Soup
from Piping Pot Curry
This healthy, creamy cauliflower soup is infused with the healing benefits of turmeric.
October 17
Autumn Apple Pork Chops
from Simply Happy Foodie
These pork chops are smothered in a delicious apple gravy with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.
October 18
Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
from Ministry of Curry
This easy dump meal makes an absolutely creamy and delicious pasta.
October 19
Beef Lasagna Soup
from The Halfway Homesteaders
A hearty lasagna soup based in a flavorful tomato broth and bursting with Italian flavors.
October 20
Paneer Butter Masala
from Piping Pot Curry
Chunks of paneer cooked in a creamy smooth and mildly spiced onion tomato gravy.
October 21
Cochinita Pibil
from One Happy Housewife
With a mix of sweet, acidic and earthy flavors this traditional Mexican food will provide a unique experience for your taste buds.
October 22
White Chicken Chili
from Recipes from a Pantry
This hearty chili is made from pantry staples and is so comforting and filling.
October 23
Ravioli Lasagna
from Spice Cravings
Creamy layers of fresh ravioli, grated Italian cheese and tomato sauce, cooked to perfection.
October 24
Vegetarian Taco Soup
from Simply Vegetarian 777
This simple and easy Tex-Mex style vegetarian soup is loaded with bold flavors.
October 25
Thai Chicken Massaman Curry
from Ministry of Curry
Tender cooked chicken in a luxurious coconut sauce seasoned with Indian spices.
October 26
Dum Aloo
from Ministry of Curry
A North Indian curry made by simmering baby potatoes in an onion and tomato based gravy that’s spiced to perfection.
October 27
Tomato Basil Soup
from Simply Happy Foodie
The fresh, rich flavor of this tomato basil soup is just… Wow!
October 28
Pizza Soup
from The Halfway Homesteaders
The rich and wonderful flavors of pizza, in a soup bowl.
October 29
Thai Pumpkin Red Curry
from Piping Pot Curry
This flavorful curry made with red curry paste, coconut milk, and pumpkin will satisfy your curry cravings.
October 30
Beef & Vegetable Soup
from The Halfway Homesteaders
This hearty and satisfying soup is packed full of delicious veggies and ground beef.
October 31
French Dip
from One Happy Housewife
An unbelievably flavorful and juicy meat, covered in melted cheese and served on toasted, crispy, buttered bread.

Side Dishes

Macaroni and Cheese
from One Happy Housewife
The absolute BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! A blend of four cheeses make it the creamiest and cheesiest. There is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of this favorite pasta dish.
Green Beans
from One Happy Housewife
The buttery garlic flavor make these tender green beans a favorite side dish.
Lemon Butter Broccoli
from One Happy Housewife
An incredibly delicious and healthy side dish that can be served fast using the help of the Instant Pot.
Corn on the Cob
from One Happy Housewife
Sweet ears of corn make an easy vegetable side dish.
Mexican Pinto Beans
from Simply Vegetarian 777
These pinto beans are spicy and bursting with Mexican flavor.

Desserts

Arroz con Leche
from One Happy Housewife
This traditional Hispanic dessert is so creamy, rich and delicious. Simple ingredients and so quick and easy to make.
Turtle Lava Cakes
from One Happy Housewife
These deliciously decadent mini cakes are overflowing with a molten chocolate center, caramel and pecans. They are an indulgence like no other!
Pound Cake
from The Halfway Homesteaders
A perfect and delicious pound cake just like grandma used to make.
Bread Pudding
from Simply Happy Foodie
This creamy, rich, and delicious bread pudding is the perfect holiday dessert. The rich and creamy custard and amazing rum sauce make it irresistible!
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
from Living Sweet Moments
This moist, creamy, and decadent cheesecake is a pure slice of heaven.

Download the October 2018 Meal Plan Calendar.

For more Instant Pot Meal Plan ideas for the month of October, check out my archive of October Instant Pot Meal Plans.

Past Instant Pot Meal Plans

Each month I publish a new, updated Instant Pot Meal Plan. So don’t miss out on seeing what wonderful dishes I’ve included in my latest one.

LOOKING FOR A PAST MEAL PLAN?

You can also access all of my previously published Instant Pot Meal Plans through the links below. I handpick the recipes that appear each month, so you will find that each month is unique with its own set of recipes geared specifically toward that month. Plus, on each meal plan page, you can download the printable calendar for that month.