Food City Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes and Sourdough Bread
Description: Two boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside sliced vine-ripened tomatoes drizzled with olive oil. Thick slices of Goldminer sourdough bread round out the plate for a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack, $1.99/lb), Grainger County Vine-Ripened Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Goldminer Sourdough Bread ($4.99)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless chicken breast (about 2 medium breasts) at $1.99/lb; purchase about 0.5 lb of vine-ripened tomatoes; use 4 slices from the sourdough loaf, which will carry over for Thursday's tacos.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken with Stewed Tomato Sauce
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast (So Juicy) - Wholesome Yum
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Pasta with Classico Pasta Sauce
Description: Ground chuck is browned in a skillet with garlic and onion, then simmered with Classico pasta sauce until rich and thick, and tossed with cooked pasta for a hearty, flavorful meal. This is a quick one-pan dinner that delivers bold Italian-style flavor on a budget.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck 80% Lean ($5.99/lb), Classico Pasta Sauce ($2.69)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 0.75 lb of ground chuck (enough for two generous servings) at $5.99/lb; one 15-24 oz jar of Classico sauce is plenty for two; use about 6 oz of dry pasta from pantry.
Recipes:
- Easy Pasta Skillet | CLASSICO
- Meaty Classico Spaghetti Recipe | SparkRecipes
- Meaty Spaghetti Sauce | CLASSICO
Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Half Runner Beans and Vidalia Onions
Description: Thick slices of boneless pork loin are seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper, then oven-baked until tender and lightly caramelized, served alongside locally grown half runner beans sauteed with sweet Vidalia onions. This is a classic Southern-style plate that is both filling and budget-friendly.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Half Runner Beans ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions Bland Farms 3 lb bag ($2.99)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork loin (2 thick slices) at $1.99/lb; purchase 0.75 lb of half runner beans; the 3 lb bag of Vidalia onions will be shared across Wednesday and Friday - use half an onion today and save the rest. Total oven time is about 40 minutes at 375 degrees F, so season the pork while the oven preheats to save time.
Recipes:
- Easy Oven Baked Beans and Pork Chops Recipe - Food.com
- Simple Suppers: Roasted Pork with Lemon Garlic Green Beans - My Table of Three
Thursday
Meal: Seasoned Ground Chuck Tacos with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes and Daisy Sour Cream
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is cooked with taco spices and served in warm tortillas topped with fresh diced vine-ripened tomatoes and a dollop of Daisy sour cream for a bright, satisfying taco night. Leftover sourdough bread from Monday can be served on the side if desired.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck 80% Lean ($5.99/lb), Grainger County Vine-Ripened Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Daisy Sour Cream 16 oz ($1.69)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 0.75 lb of ground chuck for two generous taco servings; purchase about 0.5 lb of vine-ripened tomatoes; one 16 oz container of Daisy sour cream will provide plenty for both people with leftovers. Tortillas are a pantry staple; taco seasoning is assumed from pantry.
Friday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Vidalia Onions and That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: Fresh tilapia fillets are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until flaky and golden, then plated alongside sweet sauteed Vidalia onions and a warm side of That's Smart! canned or frozen vegetables. This light, flavorful fish dinner is a great way to end the week on a fresh note.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets ($6.99/lb), Vidalia Onions Bland Farms 3 lb bag (already purchased Wednesday), That's Smart! Vegetables ($0.89)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of fresh tilapia fillets (2 fillets) at $6.99/lb; use the remaining Vidalia onions from the bag purchased Wednesday; one can of That's Smart! vegetables is the right amount for two people as a side.
Recipes:
- seared tilapia with onions
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast Family Pack (1 lb): $1.99
- Grainger County Vine-Ripened Tomatoes (1 lb total, split across Monday and Thursday): $1.99
- Goldminer Sourdough Bread (1 loaf): $4.99
- Ground Chuck 80% Lean (1.5 lbs total for Tuesday and Thursday): $8.99
- Classico Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.69
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb): $1.99
- Half Runner Beans (0.75 lb): $1.49
- Vidalia Onions Bland Farms 3 lb bag (1 bag, used Wednesday and Friday): $2.99
- Daisy Sour Cream 16 oz (1 container): $1.69
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (1 lb): $6.99
- That's Smart! Vegetables 14.5-15.25 oz (1 can): $0.89
Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (about 6 oz, any shape)
- Flour tortillas (6-8 count)
- Taco seasoning
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or other preferred spices for chicken and tilapia
- Butter (for skillet searing)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Snow Crab Legs: $8.99/lb (with digital coupon, min. 1 lb)
- Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack): $1.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.99/lb
- Covington Farms Chicken Tenders (Previously Frozen): $1.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 41/50 ct.): $7.99/lb
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (Farm Raised): $6.99/lb
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $10.99/lb
- Bottom Round Roast (Certified Angus Beef): $6.99/lb
- Hormel Black Label Bacon, 12 oz.: $4.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Bologna, 16 oz.: $2.99
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners, 14-16 oz.: $2.99
- Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut): $3.99/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 lbs. or more): $5.99/lb
- Swaggerty's Sausage Patties, 30 ct.: $7.99
- Jimmy Dean Bacon, 12 oz.: $3.99
- Archer Meat Sticks, 8-16 oz.: $11.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Chicken Tenders or Chicken Salad: $8.99/lb
- Mustard Potato Salad, Sweet & Tangy Slaw, 15-16 oz.: $3.99
- Bistro Deli-Classics Turkey or Cheddar Cheese: $9.99/lb
- Fresh Garden Salads (Chicken Tender, Grilled Chicken, Chef or Chicken Caesar Salad, In-Store Made): $5.00 each
- Snack Packs (Selected Varieties, Made Fresh In-Store): $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Fried or Baked Chicken, Tenders or Half Rotisserie Chicken: $5.00 each
- Eddy's Pulled Chicken or Pork, 16 oz.: $9.99
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Made In-Store): $1.79 each
- Land O'Frost Sub Kit, 18-20 oz.: $6.99
Produce on sale:
- Fresh Cut In-Store Fruit Bowls (Watermelon, Cantaloupe or Pineapple): $5.00 each
- Grainger County or Local Tomatoes (Vine Ripened): $1.99/lb
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (Cut In-Store): $0.99/lb
- Red Cherries (Northwest Cherries): $4.99/lb
- Half Runner Beans (Locally Grown): $1.99/lb
- Vegetable Kabobs (Made In-Store): starting at $6.99/lb
- ShortCuts Oven & Grill Ready Pans: starting at $4.49/lb
- Cut Fresh In-Store Recipe Ready Cups: starting at $2.49 each
- Cut Fresh In-Store Burger Toppings: $4.99/lb
- Vidalia Onions (Bland Farms), 3 lb.: $2.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Mayfield Milk, Gallon: $3.99
- Whole Mayfield Chocolate Milk, Gallon: $5.99
- Mayfield Lemonade or Mayfield Tea, Gallon: 2/$5.00
- Mayfield Cottage Cheese, 24 oz.: $3.99
- Mayfield Nutty Buddy Bars, Krunch Bars or Mayfield Toffee, 6 ct.: 2/$7.00
- Mayfield Ice Cream, 16 oz.: 2/$5.00 (BOGO)
- Mayfield Ice Cream, 48 oz.: BOGO (save at least $7.49 on two)
- Mayfield Novelties, 6 ct.: BOGO (save at least $4.29 on two)
- Daisy Sour Cream, 16 oz.: $1.69 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Chobani Coffee Creamer, 24 oz.: $4.49 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Oat-ly Oat-Milk, 64 oz.: $4.49 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Nut Pods Coffee Creamer, 25.4 oz.: $4.49 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Pancho's Cheese Dip, 12-16 oz.: $3.99 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Muscle Milk, 4 ct.: $8.99 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- That's Smart! Eggs, 12 ct. Large White: $1.49
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Baked Fresh In-Store Chocolate Chip Cookies, Dozen: $3.99
- Apple Fritters (Bakery), 4 ct.: $5.00
- Scoopable Cakes: $5.00 each
- Bakery Fresh Brownies: $6.00 each
- Goldminer Sourdough Bread, 15-24 oz.: $4.99
- Mini Croissants, 18 ct.: $5.49
- Half Pie (Selected Varieties): $5.00 each (with digital coupon $4.50)
- Food City Self-Rising Cornmeal Mix (5 lb.) or Food City Baking Flour (5 lb.): 2/$5.00
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, 25 oz.: 2/$6.00
- Pillsbury Biscuits, 8 ct.: 2/$5.00
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, 9.5-12.7 oz.: $1.99
- Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits (Frozen), 15.6 oz.: $4.99 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Voortman Cookies, 8-9 oz.: $2.99 (Buy 5 Save $5)
Pantry on sale:
- Food Club Jelly (18 oz.) or Food Club Peanut Butter, 16 oz.: $1.69
- Tostitos, 9-12 oz.: $2.99
- Food Club Chunk White Chicken (12.5 oz.) or Selected Varieties Tuna (12 oz.): 2/$5.00
- Town House Crackers, 7.5-16 oz.: $2.69
- Classico Pasta Sauce, 15-24 oz.: $2.69 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Food Club Orange Juice, 26-52 oz.: $2.99 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Kraft Salad Dressing, 16 oz.: $2.49 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Velveeta, 2 lb.: $6.49 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Peter Pan Peanut Butter, 28 oz.: $4.99 (Buy 5 Save $5)
- That's Smart! Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz.: $0.89
- That's Smart! Chunk Light Tuna, 5 oz.: $0.99
- That's Smart! Yellow Mustard, 14 oz.: $1.00
- That's Smart! Saltine Crackers, 16 oz.: $1.79
- Hormel Pepperoni, 5-6 oz.: $2.99
- Mott's Applesauce, 6 pk.: 2/$6.00
- Mott's Applesauce, 18 pk.: $8.49
- Mott's Applesauce Pouches, 8-12 pk.: $7.99
- Mott's Juice, 64 oz.: 2/$6.00
- Hershey's Ice Cream Topping, 12.8-14 oz.: $2.79 (with digital coupon)
Frozen on sale:
- Totino's Pizza Rolls, 100 ct.: $7.99 (with digital coupon)
- Red Baron Pizza, 15.39-23.45 oz.: $3.99
- Tyson Chicken, 20-32 oz.: $5.99
- Breyers Ice Cream (48 oz.) or Klondike Bars (4-6 ct.): $2.99
- Lean Cuisine Meals (Stouffer's or Kevin's Bowls 9-9.5 oz.), 5.25-12 oz.: 2/$6.00
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, 25 oz.: 2/$6.00
- Old El Paso Dinner Kits, 5.4-13.25 oz.: 2/$5.00
- Dogsters Ice Cream Sandwiches, 12 ct.: $5.99 (Buy 5 Save $5)
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$36.69
for 2 people · $18.34 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of July 22, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.