Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The two standout deals this week are Fresh Split Chicken Breast and Whole Boneless Pork Loin, both at just $1.99/lb, which is genuinely exceptional pricing and anchors three of the five nights at well under $1.50 per person for protein alone. Ground Beef at $2.99/lb fills a fourth economical night with a completely different flavor profile. Fresh Tilapia Fillets at $6.99/lb earned the single premium night - it comes in cheaper per serving than the shrimp or either sirloin option, making it the best value among the seafood and specialty proteins on this flyer. The shrimp at $8.99/lb and both sirloin cuts were deliberately skipped because even on sale they push the per-person cost well above what the other four nights save. That's Smart! Vegetables at $0.89 a can and Vidalia Onions at $1.29/lb round out the plates affordably without leaning on any large-format or bulk purchase the week cannot use up.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Roasted Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Canned Vegetables
Description: Bone-in split chicken breasts are seared skin-side down in a hot skillet until golden, then finished in the oven alongside seasoned Tasteful Selections potatoes for a hearty, hands-off dinner. A can of That's Smart! Vegetables is warmed on the stovetop with olive oil and garlic to round out the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack; Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz.; That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz.
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Split Chicken Breast (roughly one large breast per person), one 16 oz. package of Tasteful Selections Potatoes, and one 14.5-15.25 oz. can of That's Smart! Vegetables.

Tuesday
Meal: Sliced Whole Boneless Pork Loin with Sauteed Vidalia Onions and Beefsteak Tomato Salad
Description: A section of Whole Boneless Pork Loin is sliced into medallions, seasoned, and pan-seared until cooked through, then topped with sweet Vidalia onions softened in the same skillet. Sliced Beefsteak Tomatoes dressed with olive oil, salt, and fresh herbs serve as a bright, no-cook side salad.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Whole Boneless Pork Loin sliced into medallions, 0.75 lb of Vidalia Onions (about 2 medium onions), and 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes (about 2 medium tomatoes).

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef Skillet with That's Smart! Vegetables and Vidalia Onions over That's Smart! Saltine Crackers
Description: Ground beef is browned with diced Vidalia onion, then a can of That's Smart! Vegetables is stirred in with seasonings to create a savory one-pan hash. The mixture is served scooped over That's Smart! Saltine Crackers for a satisfying, budget-friendly dinner with great texture contrast.
Sale items used: Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean; That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz.; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; That's Smart! Saltine Crackers, 16 oz.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ground Beef, one 14.5-15.25 oz. can of That's Smart! Vegetables, 0.5 lb of Vidalia Onions (about 1 medium onion), and one 16 oz. package of That's Smart! Saltine Crackers shared at the table.
Recipes:
- Vegetable and Ground Beef Skillet Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Boneless Pork Chops with Sliced Watermelon Quarters and Honeycrisp Apple Slaw
Description: Boneless Pork Chops are seasoned with pantry spices and cooked in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Chilled Sliced Watermelon Quarters and a simple slaw of shredded Honeycrisp Apples with oil and vinegar make a refreshing summer-style plate.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut; Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut Fresh In-Store; Juicy Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Pork Chops (about 2 chops per person depending on thickness), 2 lbs of Sliced Watermelon Quarters, and 1 lb of Juicy Honeycrisp Apples for the slaw.

Friday
Meal: Baked Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Beefsteak Tomatoes and That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: Fresh Tilapia Fillets are seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then baked at 400 degrees until flaky and tender, about 15 to 18 minutes. Sliced Beefsteak Tomatoes and a warmed can of That's Smart! Vegetables serve as simple, colorful sides that let the fish shine.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened; That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz.
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 28 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Tilapia Fillets (about 0.5 lb per person), 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes, and one 14.5-15.25 oz. can of That's Smart! Vegetables.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Tilapia Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh (2 lbs): $3.98
- Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut (2 lbs): $7.98
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised (2 lbs): $13.98
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz. (x1): $2.99
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz. (x3): $2.67
- Vidalia Onions, Sweet (1.25 lbs): $1.61
- Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened (2 lbs): $3.98
- That's Smart! Saltine Crackers, 16 oz. (x1): $1.79
- Juicy Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.99
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut Fresh In-Store (2 lbs): $1.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or preferred seasoning blend
- Dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
- Lemon juice or fresh lemon
- Apple cider vinegar (for apple slaw)