Giant Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The real anchor of this week is the Giant Rotisserie Chicken at $6.99 flat for the whole bird, which works out to under $2 per person and is the single best value on the flyer. Holmes Smokehouse Sausage at $3.99 a package is another standout, coming in around a dollar a serving when paired with rice and vegetables. Ground beef at $4.99/lb and boneless chicken breasts at $6.99/lb round out the economical nights at well under $4 per person each. Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp earns the one premium night this week at $9.99/lb - it is the most affordable of the true premium proteins (salmon runs $10.99/lb and snow crab hits nearly $15/lb), so it gives the week a special-feeling dinner without the sticker shock of the other seafood options.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Rice Bowl with Tomatoes and Bell Peppers
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced rainbow bell peppers and halved campari tomatoes, then served over steamed white rice for a hearty, colorful one-pan dinner. McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning adds bold flavor with minimal effort, and the whole meal comes together in about 30 minutes.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef, Rainbow Bell Peppers, Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes, McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of 80% Lean Ground Beef, 1 package of Rainbow Bell Peppers, and 1 package of Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes for 4 people. Serve over white rice from pantry.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowls (Gluten-Free)
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner
- Mexican Ground Beef And Rice Skillet Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breasts with Roasted Broccoli and Baby Carrots
Description: Fresh split chicken breasts are seasoned with McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning and baked in the oven until golden and cooked through, while broccoli florets and baby-cut carrots roast alongside on the same sheet pan. This hands-off dinner delivers a complete protein-and-vegetable plate with very little active cooking time.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breasts, Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots, McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (roughly 2 large pieces, enough for 4 people), 1 package of Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley, and 1 package of Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots. Bake chicken at 400 degrees F for 40-45 minutes; add vegetables to the pan for the last 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy One Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
- One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies

Wednesday
Meal: Holmes Smokehouse Sausage and Little Potato Skillet with Bell Peppers
Description: Sliced Holmes Smokehouse Sausage is pan-seared until lightly browned, then tossed with halved Little Potatoes and sliced rainbow bell peppers cooked in the same skillet until tender. This smoky, satisfying one-pan meal is naturally gluten-free and ready in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Holmes Smokehouse Sausage, The Little Potato Co., Rainbow Bell Peppers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Holmes Smokehouse Sausage, 1 package of The Little Potato Co., and 1 package of Rainbow Bell Peppers for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Easy Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet
- Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp with Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce over Rice
Description: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp are peeled, patted dry, and seared in a hot skillet until pink and slightly caramelized, then glazed with Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce for a sweet and savory finish. Served over steamed white rice with a side of Birds Eye Quick Roasters Vegetables, this is a fast and impressive weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp, Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce, Birds Eye Stir-Fry, Pasta or Quick Roasters Vegetables
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp for 4 people, 1 bottle of Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce (use about half for glazing, reserve the rest), and 1 package of Birds Eye Stir-Fry, Pasta or Quick Roasters Vegetables (select the Quick Roasters variety). Serve over white rice from pantry.

Friday
Meal: Giant Rotisserie Chicken with Steamed Vegetable Medley and Campari Tomato Salad
Description: A whole Giant Rotisserie Chicken is carved tableside and served with a warmed Birds Eye Steamfresh Family Size Vegetables and a simple salad of Taste of Inspirations Campari tomatoes dressed with Ken's Salad Dressing. This no-cook protein night is the easiest dinner of the week and still feels like a proper Friday feast.
Sale items used: Giant Rotisserie Chicken, Birds Eye Blends or Steamfresh Family Size Vegetables, Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes, Ken's Salad Dressing
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Giant Rotisserie Chicken (feeds 4 people), 1 package of Birds Eye Blends or Steamfresh Family Size Vegetables, 1 package of Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes, and 1 bottle of Ken's Salad Dressing. Verify the Ken's Salad Dressing label is gluten-free before purchasing, as formulations vary.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $11.98
- Holmes Smokehouse Sausage (x1): $3.99
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken (x1): $6.99
- Rainbow Bell Peppers (x2): $5.14
- Giant Broccoli Florets or Vegetable Medley (x1): $2.57
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (x1): $0.99
- The Little Potato Co. (x1): $2.57
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes (x2): $5.98
- Birds Eye Stir-Fry, Pasta or Quick Roasters Vegetables (x1): $1.99
- Birds Eye Blends or Steamfresh Family Size Vegetables (x1): $2.99
- Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce (x1): $3.99
- Ken's Salad Dressing (x1): $1.99
- McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning (x1): $0.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Monday and Thursday)
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for skillet meals)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)