Food City Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The pork loin at $1.29/lb with the digital coupon is the standout deal of the week - it is genuinely one of the cheapest proteins per serving you will find anywhere, and it anchors Monday's dinner beautifully. Bone-in pork chops at $1.49/lb are nearly as remarkable, and split chicken breast at $1.99/lb rounds out two more economical nights. Cooked shrimp at $7.99/lb is the most accessible of the seafood options and earns the one premium night at a much friendlier price than the salmon or either strip steak, both of which were deliberately skipped. Ground round technically requires a 3-lb minimum purchase at $6.99/lb, which pushes its total cost higher than shrimp per serving, so it was set aside in favor of proteins that feed four without a bulk commitment. The week leans hard on the pork deals because they are genuinely exceptional, and the Tillamook sliced cheese at $1.99 adds richness to two meals without meaningfully moving the total.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin with Canned Green Beans and Tillamook Sliced Cheese
Description: Thick slices of boneless pork loin are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden on the outside and juicy inside, then finished with a pat of butter and rested before serving. Warmed canned green beans and melted Tillamook sliced cheese draped over the pork round out a satisfying, protein-forward plate.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh), Food Club Vegetables (green beans variety), Tillamook Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of pork loin, sliced into 4 portions. Open 1 can (14.5-15.25 oz) Food Club Vegetables (green beans). Use 4 slices Tillamook Sliced Cheese (1 package).
Recipes:
- Pan-seared pork loin with bacon-wrapped green beans and baked tomatoes
- Low Carb Pork Chop Recipe with Green Beans in One Pot

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Bone-In Pork Chops with That's Smart! Vegetables and Fresh Express Salad
Description: Bone-in pork chops are seasoned with garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper, then baked in the oven at 400 degrees until cooked through with a lightly caramelized crust. A side of warmed That's Smart! vegetables and a crisp Fresh Express salad complete the plate with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack; That's Smart! Vegetables, Selected Varieties; American or Italian Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2.5 lbs bone-in pork chops (approximately 4 chops). Open 1 can (14.5-15.25 oz) That's Smart! Vegetables. Use 1 bag (9-11 oz) Fresh Express salad.
Recipes:
- Keto Oven Baked Bone-In Pork Chops Recipe (Au Jus)

Wednesday
Meal: Broiled Fresh Split Chicken Breast with That's Smart! Yellow Mustard Glaze and Canned Vegetables
Description: Split chicken breasts are brushed with That's Smart! Yellow Mustard and broiled in the oven until the skin is deeply golden and the meat is cooked through, creating a tangy, savory crust with no added sugar. A side of warmed Food Club canned vegetables keeps the plate low-carb and filling.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack; That's Smart! Yellow Mustard; Food Club Vegetables, Selected Varieties
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2.5 lbs split chicken breast (approximately 4 pieces). Use 1 bottle (14 oz) That's Smart! Yellow Mustard for glazing (pantry remainder keeps). Open 1 can (14.5-15.25 oz) Food Club Vegetables.
Recipes:
- Keto Mustard Baked Chicken with Lemon-Roasted Broccoli
- Creamy Mustard Chicken Recipe
- Brined and baked mustard chicken breasts

Thursday
Meal: Cooked Shrimp and Fresh Express Salad with Tillamook Sliced Cheese and That's Smart! Tuna Topper
Description: Chilled cooked shrimp are arranged over a bed of Fresh Express salad greens alongside flaked That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna, then topped with Tillamook sliced cheese torn into pieces and dressed with olive oil and lemon from the pantry. This no-cook dinner is cool, protein-dense, and ready in minutes.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 ct; American or Italian Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz; That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz; Tillamook Sliced Cheese
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs cooked shrimp. Use 1 bag (9-11 oz) Fresh Express salad. Use 2 cans (5 oz each) That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna. Use 4 slices Tillamook Sliced Cheese (1 package).
Recipes:
- Shrimp Salad Recipe (Keto & Low-Carb)
- Creamy Shrimp Salad with Dill (Low Carb | Keto Friendly)

Friday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Classico Pasta Sauce and That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: Boneless split chicken breasts are seared in a skillet until golden, then simmered briefly in Classico pasta sauce (used as a low-carb tomato braising sauce) until cooked through and coated in a rich, herby tomato finish. That's Smart! Vegetables served alongside keep the plate hearty and well within the carb limit.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack; Classico Pasta Sauce, Selected Varieties; That's Smart! Vegetables, Selected Varieties
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs split chicken breast (approximately 4 pieces, bone removed before searing if preferred). Use 1 jar (15-24 oz) Classico Pasta Sauce (check label - select a variety with under 8g net carbs per half-cup serving, such as a plain tomato-basil variety). Open 1 can (14.5-15.25 oz) That's Smart! Vegetables.
Recipes:
- Tomato Spinach Chicken Skillet Recipe (Low Carb - Keto)
- Easy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh) (2 lbs): $2.58
- Mixed Pork Chops, Food City Fresh, Bone-In, Family Pack (2.5 lbs): $3.73
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms, Family Pack (4.5 lbs across Tuesday and Friday): $8.96
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 ct (1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Food Club Vegetables, Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 oz (x2 cans): $1.78
- That's Smart! Vegetables, Selected Varieties, 14.5-15.25 oz (x2 cans): $1.78
- American or Italian Salad, Fresh Express, 9-11 oz (x2 bags): $5.98
- Tillamook Sliced Cheese (x2 packages): $3.98
- That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz (x2 cans): $1.98
- That's Smart! Yellow Mustard, 14 oz (x1): $1.00
- Classico Pasta Sauce, Selected Varieties, 15-24 oz (x1 jar, part of 2/$6.00 deal - single jar): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Lemon (for Thursday salad dressing)