Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
Description: A single Heritage Farm boneless chicken breast is seasoned and pan-seared to golden perfection, then served alongside oven-roasted broccoli florets and fresh sliced tomatoes. This simple, satisfying weeknight dinner comes together quickly with minimal cleanup and bold flavor.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb chicken breast (assumed 0.5 lb at $1.99/lb), 0.4 lb broccoli crown, and 0.25 lb tomato. Season with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Sheet-pan roast chicken with broccolini, onion & tomatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Pork Blend Stuffed Tri-Color Peppers
Description: One large tri-color pepper is halved, filled with seasoned Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, and baked in a skillet until tender and cooked through. The colorful pepper shell adds natural sweetness that complements the savory, herb-seasoned meat filling perfectly.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb ($8.00 each), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00 each), Simple Truth Organic Broth 32 oz ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly half of the 2 lb ground beef and pork blend package for this meal and freeze the rest for future use. Use 1 to 2 peppers from the 6-count bag, saving remaining peppers for Friday's stir-fry. Use a small splash of broth to keep the filling moist; the rest of the broth carries over to Thursday.
Recipes:
- Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe (Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free)

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: A half-rack portion of St. Louis Style Pork Ribs is rubbed with pantry spices and slow-baked low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender, paired with a fresh ear of sweet corn. Because rib racks are sold whole, plan to bake the full rack and refrigerate leftovers for easy meals later in the week.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs ($2.99/lb), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours total bake time
Serving note: A typical St. Louis rack weighs about 2.5 to 3 lbs; assumed 2.5 lb at $2.99/lb. Eat roughly one-third tonight and refrigerate the rest. Make-ahead tip: start the ribs early afternoon so they are ready by dinnertime. Use 1 ear of corn from the 4-count bag and save the remaining 3 ears for other meals or snacks.

Thursday
Meal: Sauteed Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp with Avocado and Tomato over Ready Rice
Description: A single serving of large peeled and deveined shrimp is quickly sauteed in garlic and olive oil, then spooned over fluffy Ben's Original Ready Rice and topped with fresh diced avocado and tomato. This bright, colorful bowl comes together in under 20 minutes and is naturally dairy-free and deeply satisfying.
Sale items used: Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 31-40 ct Raw 2 lb bag ($6.99/lb), Large Avocados 2 for $3.00, Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb), Campbell's Chunky Soup or Ben's Original Ready Rice 8.47-8.8 oz ($1.49 each with digital coupon), Simple Truth Organic Broth 32 oz ($1.99 each - already purchased Tuesday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp from the 2 lb bag (assumed 0.5 lb at $6.99/lb); freeze remaining shrimp in individual portions. Use 1 avocado from the 2-for-$3.00 deal and 0.25 lb tomato. One pouch of Ready Rice is a perfect single serving. The broth from Tuesday carries over; no additional purchase needed.

Friday
Meal: Seared Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts with Tri-Color Pepper and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is sliced thin, seared hot in a skillet, then tossed with colorful tri-color pepper strips and broccoli florets in a simple garlic and soy-based sauce. This quick stir-fry uses leftover peppers and broccoli from earlier in the week for a smart, budget-friendly finish.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00 each - already purchased Tuesday), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb - already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb chicken breast (assumed 0.5 lb at $1.99/lb). Use 2 to 3 remaining pepper strips from Tuesday's bag and remaining broccoli florets from Monday's crown. No additional pepper or broccoli purchase needed this day.
Recipes:
- Dairy-Free Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (1 lb total across Monday and Friday, 2 separate 0.5 lb portions): $1.99
- Broccoli Crowns (0.75 lb total across Monday and Friday): $1.49
- Grainger County Tomatoes (0.5 lb total across Monday and Thursday): $1.25
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb pack (x1 pack): $8.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (x1 bag): $6.00
- Simple Truth Organic Broth 32 oz (x1): $1.99
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (2.5 lb assumed): $7.48
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (x1 bag): $4.99
- Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 2 lb bag (x1 bag, using 0.5 lb now and freezing rest): $13.98
- Large Avocados 2 for $3.00 (x1 deal of 2): $3.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice 8.47-8.8 oz (x1 pouch, with digital coupon): $1.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Soy sauce or coconut aminos (for Friday stir-fry)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Your preferred dairy-free BBQ rub or dry spice blend for ribs