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    Home » Recipes » Meal Plan

    Weekly Menu Plan 42

    Published: Oct 22, 2022 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    You're going to love our Menu Plan 42 ideas with easy weeknight dinner recipes, snacks, breakfast, and game day, too. From zucchini noodles and chicken meatballs to cobb salad, shepherd's pie, and tomato soup, we have something everyone will love! via @jugglingactmama

    You're going to love our Menu Plan 42 ideas with easy weeknight dinner recipes, snacks, breakfast, and game day, too. From zucchini noodles and chicken meatballs to cobb salad, shepherd's pie, and tomato soup, we have something everyone will love!

    Meal Plan 42 collage image with text overlay.
    Jump to:
    • Weekly Menu Plan 42
    • ⭐ Tips
    • October 23 - Shepherd's Pie
    • October 24 - Chicken and Rice
    • October 25 - Tomato Basil Soup
    • October 26 - Rotel Chicken Spaghetti
    • October 27 - Chicken Meatballs
    • October 28 - Cobb Salad
    • October 29 - Turkey Chili
    • Breakfast
    • Dessert
    • Snacks
    • Project of the Week
    • Weekly Meal Plan Worksheet
    • More Side Dish Ideas
    • Week of Oct 23-29 Food Holidays
    • More Weekly Meal Plans
    • Find More Recipes

    Weekly Menu Plan 42

    Be sure to scroll down to download our helpful grocery list, menu planner, and pantry staples list printables.

    Here is your free Weekly Menu Plan 42 for October 23-29 with ideas for snacks and desserts, too.

    Before we get to the menu plan, let's take a look at some of the things we shared this week, just in case you missed it:

    • Easy Meatball Sliders
    • Pantry Staples List Printable - FREEBIE!
    • Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken
    • Homemade Italian Seasoning
    • How to Cook Frozen Zucchini Noodles - NEW!
    • Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins
    • Best Baked Oatmeal

    ⭐ Tips

    The following may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

    ✔️ Clean your produce when you get home from the store. I like to prep ingredients like onions, broccoli, and carrots ahead of time so you just need to grab a container when it's time to cook.

    This week, I suggest you prep ahead minced onions and chopped carrots. You can also make a batch of hard boiled eggs for both breakfast and the salad on Friday. The pesto for Wednesday's sandwich can also be made ahead of time.

    ✔️ Keep your prepped foods fresh by using quality airtight containers - these are my favorite. Plus these are great for leftovers, too.

    ✔️ Before you shop, check your grocery store's website. You may find coupons or specials to help save you money. Chicken thighs on sale? Substitute them for the chicken breasts in Monday's recipe. A little planning can go a long way toward saving you money, and that adds up at the end of the month!

    Be sure to check out my Juggling Act Mama Storefront on Amazon where you'll find all kinds of great products to make your life easier! Thanks so much for being a part of Juggling Act Mama ❤

    Got a tip for me?

    Please comment below, I'd love to hear it!

    October 23 - Shepherd's Pie

    Fall is the perfect time to bring back shepherd's pie.

    It's so cozy and comforting - and filling! This casserole is just perfect for Sunday supper.

    Serve with these buttery dinner rolls or a size of cowboy green beans.

    • Honey Glazed Baby Carrots Recipe
    • Holiday Pan Sauteed Asparagus
    • Cinnamon Butternut Squash Recipe
    • Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables

    October 24 - Chicken and Rice

    close up of Instant Pot Chicken and Rice with carrots.

    My grandmother used to make this amazing baked chicken and rice meal.

    A few years ago, my sister simplified it into a quick instant pot chicken and rice recipe that's on the table fast.

    Looking for something a little different? Try this slow cooker potato soup instead.

    Find more instant pot recipes here.

    • Sweet Spicy Korean Meatballs in an Instant Pot
    • Instant Pot Beef Stew Recipe
    • 35+ Easy Weeknight Recipes
    • Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes

    October 25 - Tomato Basil Soup

    Close up of Creamy Tomato Basil Soup in a bowl with croutons on top.

    Talk about comfort food! Give me a bowl of hot soup and a grilled cheese sandwich and I'm a happy girl!

    In this case, try our tomato basil soup with a pesto panini for a hearty and homey meal the whole family will love.

    And, if you love soup, try one of these other yummy recipes:

    • creamy sweet potato soup
    • cheesy potato soup
    • buffalo chicken soup
    • Italian wedding soup
    • Healthy Sweet Potato Soup
    • Easy Slow Cooker Potato Soup
    • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup
    • Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup

    October 26 - Rotel Chicken Spaghetti

    Close up of Chicken Spaghetti in a casserole dish on a fork.

    My family adores this super easy rotel chicken spaghetti. We like a mild version, but you can switch up the type of rotel diced tomatoes to change the flavor and amount of heat... hot habaneros anyone?

    Serve with a green salad or even a fruit salad!

    If you're a fan of this meal, try our creamy pasta bake, million dollar chicken casserole, chicken hashbrown casserole, or chicken and broccoli pasta.

    • Honey Lime Fruit Salad
    • Best Watermelon Salad
    • Winter Citrus Salad Recipe
    • Fruit Salad with Orange Juice Dressing

    October 27 - Chicken Meatballs

    Square image of Keto Chicken Meatballs topped with tomato sauce.

    Our chicken meatballs are low carb and keto-friendly. These are a little bit spicy, but you can adjust the seasoning to suit your family's tastes.

    Serve them along with our zucchini noodles or baked spaghetti squash for a hearty meal.

    More low carb recipes:

    • mashed cauliflower
    • taco stuffed bell peppers
    • baked spaghetti squash

    October 28 - Cobb Salad

    Close up of a chicken cobb salad with avocado, bacon, tomato, red onion, blue cheese and eggs.

    My husband is a huge fan of this cobb salad with chicken. It's loaded with tons of yummy stuff like avocado, bacon, and hard boiled eggs.

    Try it with this creamy avocado ranch dressing, lemon vinagrette, or even our orange poppyseed dressing.

    More recipes for salads with chicken:

    • chicken avocado caprese salad
    • strawberry poppy seed salad
    • mandarin chicken salad
    • chopped salad
    • Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad
    • Panera Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
    • Mandarin Orange Salad with Chicken
    • Chopped Salad Recipe + Southwest Chipotle Dressing

    October 29 - Turkey Chili

    Top down view of Leftover Turkey Chili in bowls with spoons.

    If you love chili then you have to try this turkey chili!

    This easy and delicious recipe can be made with leftover turkey (or chicken!) or even ground turkey.

    Try out our cheesy garlic herb bombs or Italian breadsticks.

    • Sweet Potato Rolls
    • Buttery Dinner Rolls
    • Butter Swim Biscuits Recipe
    • Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe

    Breakfast

    Casserole dish of baked oatmeal with strawberries and raspberries.

    You can make this baked oatmeal with any sort of fruit you like. My favorite way to make it is with raspberries and a handful of slivered almonds.

    For a super easy breakfast, try make ahead overnight oats:

    • blueberry overnight oats
    • chocolate peanut butter overnight oats
    • apple cinnamon overnight oats

    Kids go nuts for our churro waffles (which are great for dessert with a scoop of ice cream!) Our cinnamon banana bread muffins make a great breakfast or snack option, too.

    More Breakfast Ideas

    • tater tot breakfast casserole
    • sausage frittata
    • blueberry croissant bake
    • blueberry breakfast cookies

    Dessert

    Close up of Red Velvet Cake Balls with sprinkes.

    red velvet cake balls

    If you're not up for red velvet, try these yummy brownie truffles or our famous pumpkin cake balls instead.

    You'll also want to check out our new Halloween Cookie Bars recipe!

    Snacks

    Chicken tenders are classic snack food and always a big hit with kids, right?

    This homemade recipe is is so good, and easy, too!

    Serve with your favorite sauces like spicy ketchup, honey mustard sauce, sweet and spicy teriyaki sauce, or ranch dressing.

    Here are a few more of our favorite snacks to make on game day (which are also great for move night, potlucks, and parties!

    • honey glazed teriyaki wings
    • cowboy caviar
    • pull apart pizza bread
    • creamy spinach dip
    • homemade pizza pockets
    • Honey Teriyaki Chicken Wings - Baked
    • Game Day Wings
    • How to Make Chocolate Hummus | Chocolate Hummus Recipe
    • Waffle Fry Nachos

    Project of the Week

    Check out our tutorial to learn how to hang patio string lights. We have a couple of tricks for helping your string these up even if you don't have trees in your yard. (This is great for Christmas decor, too!)

    Find more DIY project ideas here.

    ✨ Need a project idea to do with the kiddos? Try these different tie dye techniques on shirts, blankets, baby onesies, and more!

    Weekly Meal Plan Worksheet

    Click on the link below to download a PDF of the meal planning worksheet and also our grocery list. Meals this week with menu plan 42 are gonna be so easy!

    Juggling Act Mama Weekly Meal Planner
    Printable weekly menu planner
    Juggling Act Mama Grocery Shopping List
    Must Have Pantry Staples
    Image of Pantry Staples Checklist.

    More Side Dish Ideas

    • Side Dishes
    • Salads
    • Bread, Rolls and Biscuits
    • Veggies
    Be sure to pin this meal plan for later.
    Meal Plan 42 collage image with text overlay fo Pinterest.

    Week of Oct 23-29 Food Holidays

    Mix up this week's Menu Plan 42 by adding in a few other recipes to celebrate these fun food holidays.

    • National Boston Cream Pie Day - October 23
    • National Canning Day - October 23
      • learn how to can your own barbecue sauce
    • Food Day - October 24
    • Good and Plenty Day - October 24
    • National Bologna Day - October 24
    • National Greasy Foods Day - October 25
    • Mince Meat Pie Day - October 26
    • Pumpkin Day - October 26
      • try our pumpkin cake balls or pumpkin butter
    • National Potato Day - October 27
      • I'm crazy about this baked potato casserole
    • National Chocolate Day - October 28
      • this chocolate carmel cake is totally amazing
    • Wild Foods Day - October 28
    • National Oatmeal Day - October 29
      • if you're not into baked oatmeal, try this instant pot oatmeal instead

    Download our Mini Digital Cookbook

    If you're looking for more great weeknight recipes, check out our digital mini cookbook. You'll find loads of recipes that are family-friendly and budget-friendly, too.

    These recipes are tried-and-true winners with simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry.

    More Weekly Meal Plans

    Not sure our menu plan 42 is for you? Try one of our previous meal plans instead:

    • Meal Plan 30
    • Meal Plan 31
    • Meal Plan 32
    • Meal Plan 33
    • Weekly Meal Plan 5
    • Weekly Meal Plan 4
    • Weekly Meal Plan 3
    • Weekly Meal Plan 2

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