ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Thighs with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Rice
Description: Juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared golden in a skillet and finished with sauteed baby bella mushrooms for a rich, savory dinner built for two. A ready-to-eat rice cup rounds out the plate with minimal effort and no gluten concerns.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken thighs for 2 people (about 3-4 thighs); use the full 8-oz pkg of baby bella mushrooms split between two plates; one rice cup serves both as a side portion - if you prefer heartier servings, grab a second rice cup.
Recipes:
- One Skillet Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms with Cauliflower Rice
- Instant Pot Chicken Thighs & Rice (GF, DF)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Honey Maple Salmon with Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Description: Two salmon fillets are pan-seared to a caramelized finish, letting the honey maple glaze do all the flavor work with no added sauce needed. A crisp side salad of sliced mini cucumbers and fresh avocado keeps the meal light, bright, and completely gluten-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Honey Maple Salmon, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of honey maple salmon (two fillets at roughly 0.5 lb each); use 2 avocados and half the 16-oz pkg of mini cucumbers for the salad, saving the rest for Thursday.
Recipes:
- 20 Minute Maple Soy Glazed Salmon

Wednesday
Meal: Sliced Marinated Pork Loin Filet with Black Bean and Rice Skillet
Description: A marinated pork loin filet is roasted or pan-seared and sliced thin, then served alongside a hearty skillet of seasoned black beans and rice that soaks up all the savory juices. This is a filling, protein-packed gluten-free dinner that comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork loin filet for two generous servings; use one 15.5-oz can of black beans and one rice cup for the skillet - if the pork loin sold is larger than 1 lb, slice off what you need and refrigerate the rest for another use; total cook time may reach 40-45 minutes so start the pork first before assembling the skillet.
Recipes:
- Cuban Pork Loin with Black Beans and Rice

Thursday
Meal: Polska Kielbasa and Black Bean Rice Bowl with Salsa and Avocado
Description: Sliced polska kielbasa is pan-browned until crispy at the edges, then layered over a rice cup base with warmed black beans, a spoonful of cantina salsa, and creamy sliced avocado on top. This bold, satisfying bowl is naturally gluten-free and comes together in under 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup, Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa, Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 13-14 oz pkg of kielbasa is the right amount for two people; use the second can of black beans from the week; use one rice cup split between two bowls or one cup each if you bought extras; use the remaining mini cucumbers from Tuesday as a quick side if desired; use 2 avocados sliced over the bowls.

Friday
Meal: Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken Breast with Shredded Mozzarella and Mushrooms
Description: Pre-seasoned sun-dried tomato and basil chicken breasts are pan-seared and topped with shredded mozzarella and sauteed baby bella mushrooms, then covered briefly to melt the cheese into a gooey, satisfying finish. This skillet dinner is completely gluten-free and feels restaurant-quality with almost no extra seasoning required.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken (Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Boneless Chicken Breast), Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of the seasoned chicken breast (two breasts); use the full 16-oz bag of shredded mozzarella as needed - roughly 1/2 to 3/4 cup total over both breasts; use one 8-oz pkg of baby bella mushrooms sauteed and piled on top before adding the cheese.
Recipes:
- Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $2.49
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x2 pkgs, 8 oz each): $2.58
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x3 cups): $4.95
- Fresh Honey Maple Salmon (1 lb): $10.99
- Avocados (x4): $2.36
- Mini Cucumbers (x1 pkg, 16 oz): $1.69
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (1 lb): $2.99
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x2 cans): $1.98
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa (x1 pkg): $2.89
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1 jar): $2.49
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Boneless Chicken Breast (1 lb): $4.99
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella (x1 pkg, 16 oz): $3.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or avocado oil (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or Italian seasoning (for the pork and chicken skillet)
- Lime juice (for the avocado salad and bowls)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for the kielbasa bowl)