Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Boneless Chicken Breast with Classico Pasta Sauce and Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is baked in the oven and topped with warm Classico marinara sauce for a simple, saucy dinner kids love. Two fluffy Pillsbury Grands! biscuits bake alongside to soak up every drop of sauce.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack), Classico Pasta Sauce, Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 boneless chicken breast (approximately 0.5 lb at $1.99/lb); top with about 1/2 cup Classico sauce from a single 24 oz jar ($2.69); bake 2 biscuits from one 25 oz can of Pillsbury Grands! (2/$6.00, so $3.00 per can - refrigerate the rest for later in the week). Total bake time is about 30 minutes at 375 degrees F; put the chicken in first and add biscuits for the last 15 minutes.
Recipes:
- Chicken and Cheese Biscuit Bake
- Baked Chicken With Pasta Sauce Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Oscar Mayer Meat Wiener Hot Dogs on Wonder Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns with That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: Two classic Oscar Mayer wieners are heated on the stovetop or microwave and nestled into soft Wonder hot dog buns for a no-fuss dinner any kid will cheer for. A warm side of That's Smart! canned corn or green beans rounds out the plate with color and nutrition.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners, Wonder Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns (BOGO), That's Smart! Vegetables
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 wieners from one 14-16 oz pack of Oscar Mayer Wieners ($2.99, refrigerate the rest); use 2 buns from one BOGO pack of Wonder Hot Dog Buns (buy one pack, get one free - pay for one pack only, use 2 buns and store the rest); heat half of one 14.5 oz can of That's Smart! Vegetables ($0.89) and refrigerate the other half for Friday.
Recipes:
- Sloppy Dogs
- Kid-Friendly Kosher Beef Hot Dog Recipes for Healthy Meals

Wednesday
Meal: Old El Paso Taco Kit Dinner with Ground Chuck and Grainger County Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is cooked in a skillet using the Old El Paso taco kit seasoning packet and spooned into crispy taco shells for a fun build-your-own taco night. Fresh diced Grainger County tomatoes add a bright, familiar topping kids enjoy.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Dinner Kits, Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean), Grainger County or Local Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy the minimum 3 lbs of Ground Chuck at $5.99/lb (store policy requires 3 lb purchase) - use approximately 0.5 lb for tacos tonight and store the rest in the fridge or freezer for other meals; purchase one Old El Paso Dinner Kit (2/$5.00, so $2.50 per kit); buy approximately 0.5 lb of Grainger County tomatoes ($1.99/lb) for about $1.00 worth - dice one small tomato for the tacos. Make-ahead note: brown all the ground chuck at once and refrigerate or freeze portions to save time later in the week.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Covington Farms Chicken Tenders with Mott's Applesauce
Description: Covington Farms chicken tenders are pan-cooked in a skillet until golden and juicy, making a kid-favorite protein that is quick and totally familiar. A serving of Mott's applesauce on the side adds natural sweetness that kids love to dip into.
Sale items used: Covington Farms Chicken Tenders (Previously Frozen), Mott's Applesauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of Covington Farms Chicken Tenders ($1.99/lb, so about $1.00 worth) from the package - refrigerate or freeze the rest; serve with one single-serve cup from a Mott's Applesauce 6-pack (2/$6.00, so $3.00 per 6-pack - the remaining cups make great snacks or lunches through the week).
Recipes:
- balsamic-glazed chicken tenders
- Air Fryer Honey Sesame Chicken Tenders with Spicy Applesauce Dip

Friday
Meal: Sliced Whole Boneless Pork Loin Skillet with Vidalia Onions and That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: A couple of thick slices cut from a whole boneless pork loin are cooked in a skillet with sweet Vidalia onion until tender and lightly caramelized for a simple, homestyle dinner. The reserved half-can of That's Smart! vegetables from Tuesday is warmed up as an easy, no-waste side dish.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh), Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms), That's Smart! Vegetables (already purchased Tuesday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase the whole boneless pork loin at $1.99/lb - a typical loin runs 3 to 4 lbs, so budget for approximately 3 lbs at $5.97 total; slice off about 0.5 lb (two thick chops) for tonight and freeze the rest in individual portions for future meals. Use about 1/4 of the 3 lb Vidalia onion bag ($2.99 for 3 lbs) sliced thin. Reheat the reserved half-can of That's Smart! Vegetables from Tuesday - no extra cost.
Recipes:
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack (0.5 lb used, sold by lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- Classico Pasta Sauce, 24 oz jar (x1): $2.69
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, 25 oz can (x1, part of 2/$6.00 deal - buy 2 cans): $6.00
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners, 14-16 oz pack (x1): $2.99
- Wonder Hot Dog Buns, 8 ct (BOGO - buy one pack, get one free): $2.99
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz can (x1, split across Tuesday and Friday): $0.89
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit (x1, part of 2/$5.00 deal - buy 2 kits): $5.00
- Ground Chuck, 80% Lean (3 lb minimum purchase at $5.99/lb): $17.97
- Grainger County Tomatoes (0.5 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- Covington Farms Chicken Tenders (0.5 lb at $1.99/lb): $1.00
- Mott's Applesauce, 6 pk (x1, part of 2/$6.00 deal - buy 2 packs): $6.00
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (3 lb at $1.99/lb): $5.97
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms 3 lb bag (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil or butter (for skillet meals)
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder (optional, for chicken and pork)
- Ketchup and mustard (for hot dogs)
- Taco toppings from pantry such as shredded cheese if on hand