Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Russet Potatoes and Canned Vegetables
Description: A single boneless pork loin chop is seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside oven-roasted russet potato wedges and a warm side of canned vegetables. This simple, satisfying gluten-free dinner comes together quickly and makes great use of the deeply discounted pork loin sale price.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh) at $1.29/lb, Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb) at $4.99, Food Club Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of boneless pork loin (cut from the whole loin at the meat counter or slice at home and freeze the rest); use 1 medium russet potato from the 10 lb bag; open 1 can of Food Club vegetables. The 10 lb bag of potatoes will last the full week and is used again on Thursday, making it a smart bulk buy. Digital coupon required for the pork loin price.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Veggies
- Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Potatoes and Green Beans

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breast with Fresh Corn and Specialty Potatoes
Description: One Sanderson Farms split chicken breast is seasoned with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then baked until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender and juicy. It is served with a fresh ear of corn on the cob and roasted specialty potatoes for a colorful, naturally gluten-free plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack) at $1.99/lb, Fresh Corn (4 pk) at $3.99, Specialty Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 24 oz) at $2.99
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: One split chicken breast typically weighs about 0.75 lb; total protein cost is approximately $1.49. Use 1 ear of corn from the 4-pack (the remaining 3 ears can be used as sides or snacks through the week). Use half the 24 oz bag of specialty potatoes for this meal and save the rest. Bake chicken at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes; start potatoes at the same time to finish together.
Recipes:
- Roasted Split Chicken Breast
- Baked Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe!)

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder with Idahoan Instant Potatoes and Canned Vegetables
Description: The Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder is slow-roasted low and slow until fork-tender and deeply flavorful, with the marinade doing all the seasoning work. A single serving is plated with a quick bowl of Idahoan instant mashed potatoes and a warm can of vegetables for a hearty, comforting gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast (Selected Varieties) at $7.99 each, Idahoan Instant Potatoes (Selected Varieties, 4-4.1 oz) at 3/$4.00, That's Smart! Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) at $0.89
Prep time: 20 minutes active, plus 3 to 4 hours roasting
Serving note: The full shoulder roast is a large cut; roast the whole thing, slice off one generous serving (about 6 oz), and refrigerate or freeze the rest in portions for future meals, making this a great value. Prepare one packet of Idahoan instant potatoes (verify the selected variety is labeled gluten-free). Open 1 can of That's Smart! vegetables. Make-ahead note: start the roast in the morning or use a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours so dinner is ready by evening.

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Bone-In Pork Chops with Russet Potatoes and Fresh Express Salad
Description: One bone-in pork chop is seasoned and cooked in a cast iron or nonstick skillet until caramelized on the outside and perfectly cooked through, then rested and served with pan-roasted russet potato cubes and a crisp Fresh Express salad. This is a fast, filling gluten-free weeknight dinner that uses the remaining russet potatoes from Monday's bag.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack) at $1.49/lb, Russet Potatoes (Basket & Bushel, 10 lb) already purchased Monday, American or Italian Salad (Fresh Express, 9-11 oz) at $2.99
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One bone-in pork chop weighs approximately 0.5 to 0.6 lb; total protein cost is approximately $0.75 to $0.90. Use 1 medium russet potato from the bag already at home. Use half the Fresh Express salad bag tonight and save the rest for a lunch or snack. Dress the salad with olive oil and lemon juice from your pantry to keep it gluten-free.
Recipes:
- Simple Skillet Baked Pork Chops Recipe With Cabbage & Potatoes
- Pork And Potatoes (Skillet Recipe)

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Cooked Shrimp with Ore-Ida Potatoes and Tillamook Sliced Cheese
Description: Cooked shrimp are quickly warmed in a garlic butter pan sauce and served over a bed of crispy Ore-Ida frozen potatoes, finished with a slice of melted Tillamook cheese on top for a rich, satisfying gluten-free dinner. This meal is fast and indulgent, requiring almost no prep since the shrimp are already cooked.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 ct) at $7.99/lb, Ore-Ida Potatoes (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 19-32 oz) at $3.99, Tillamook Sliced Cheese (Selected Varieties) at $1.99
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of cooked shrimp from the seafood counter; total shrimp cost is approximately $4.00. Prepare about 1 cup (roughly 3-4 oz) of Ore-Ida potatoes from the bag; the rest of the bag keeps in the freezer for future use. Use 1 to 2 slices of Tillamook cheese. Verify the Ore-Ida variety selected is labeled gluten-free, as most are but some flavored varieties may not be.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh (0.5 lb, digital coupon required): $0.65
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Mixed Pork Chops, Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack (0.55 lb): $0.82
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen (0.5 lb): $4.00
- Smithfield Marinated Pork Picnic Shoulder Roast (1 package): $7.99
- Russet Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 10 lb bag (1 bag): $4.99
- Fresh Corn, 4 pk (1 pack): $3.99
- Specialty Potatoes, Basket & Bushel, 24 oz (1 bag): $2.99
- Food Club Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (1 can): $0.89
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz (1 can): $0.89
- Idahoan Instant Potatoes, Selected Varieties (1 pack, part of 3/$4.00 deal - buy 3): $4.00
- American or Italian Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz (1 bag): $2.99
- Ore-Ida Potatoes, Frozen, Selected Varieties (1 bag): $3.99
- Tillamook Sliced Cheese (1 package): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing pork and cooking shrimp)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, for shrimp and chicken)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or garlic powder (for seasoning pork and chicken)
- Lemon juice (for salad dressing)