Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Note on ranking order: The Ground Beef and Pork Blend and the Fresh Roasted Chicken come in very close at roughly $2.00/serving each; both fall in the economical tier well below shrimp and far below strip steak. St. Louis Style Pork Ribs at $2.99/lb require a larger portion (ribs have bone weight), so the effective edible cost lands near the ground beef tier. Shrimp and strip steak are the clear premium items; strip steak at roughly $6.00/serving is the most expensive by a wide margin and is skipped entirely this week. Shrimp at roughly $2.62/serving is the single premium night.

Why these meals: Chicken breasts at $1.99/lb are the standout deal of the week, and they anchor two nights - a pan-seared skillet dinner and a baked sheet of chicken with potatoes and peppers - keeping those nights under $4 in protein alone. Ground beef and pork blend at $8.00 for a full 2 lb pack gives you a hearty stuffed pepper night for about $2 per person in protein, and the fully cooked roasted chicken at $7.99 makes a fast, no-fuss weeknight bowl that is genuinely economical for the convenience. The raw shrimp at $6.99/lb earns the one premium spot: it is the best-value premium protein on this flyer by a large margin compared to strip steak, which would have cost nearly $24 in protein alone and was skipped. The pork ribs, while tempting, require long cook times and carry more bone weight than the price suggests, so they were set aside in favor of proteins that stretch further and cook faster on a weeknight schedule.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside oven-roasted broccoli crowns and sliced Grainger County tomatoes. The combination of the savory sear on the chicken and the caramelized broccoli florets makes a satisfying, naturally gluten-free plate.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts, Broccoli Crowns, Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (about 1 breast per person depending on size), 1.5 lbs of Broccoli Crowns, and 1 lb of Grainger County Tomatoes sliced for the table.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast (So Juicy)
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Beef and Pork Blend Stuffed Tri-Color Peppers
Description: The 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend is browned with garlic, onion, and diced tomato, then spooned into halved tri-color peppers and baked until the peppers are tender. Simple Truth Organic Broth is stirred into the filling to keep it moist, and the whole dish is finished with Simple Truth Organic Cheese melted over the top.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct), Grainger County Tomatoes, Simple Truth Organic Broth (Select Varieties, 32 oz), Simple Truth Organic Cheese (Select Varieties, 6 oz)
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 2 lb pack of ground blend, 6 tri-color peppers halved to make 12 halves (3 halves per person), 0.5 lb of Grainger County Tomatoes diced into the filling, 1 cup of Simple Truth Organic Broth, and 1 package (6 oz) of Simple Truth Organic Cheese for topping.
Recipes:
- Classic Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers (Gluten Free)
- Gluten-Free Meat & Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Gluten-Free Stuffed Peppers

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts with Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes and Peppers
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are coated in olive oil and spices, then baked on a sheet pan alongside halved gourmet potatoes and sliced tri-color peppers until everything is cooked through and the potatoes are fork-tender. This is a complete one-pan gluten-free dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (3 lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts, the full 3 lb bag of Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes halved, and 1 package of Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) sliced. Everything bakes together at 400 degrees F for about 40 minutes.
Recipes:
- Baked Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe!)

Thursday
Meal: Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken Rice Bowl with Corn and Avocado
Description: Sliced fully cooked roasted chicken is served warm over steamed white rice alongside Kroger Sweet Corn cut from the cob and diced avocado, finished with a squeeze of lime and salt. The roasted chicken needs only a quick warm-through, making this a fast and filling gluten-free bowl dinner.
Sale items used: Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb), Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct), Large Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 2 lb Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken package sliced or pulled into pieces, all 4 ears of Kroger Sweet Corn (kernels cut off), and 2 Large Avocados diced (1 avocado per 2 people). Serve over rice from pantry.
Recipes:
- Easy Gluten-Free Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowls

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Sauteed Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp with Broccoli over Rice
Description: Raw large peeled and deveined shrimp are sauteed in a skillet with garlic butter and Frank's Red-Hot Sauce for a lightly spiced finish, then served over steamed rice with broccoli crowns steamed alongside. The shrimp cook in under 5 minutes once the pan is hot, making this a quick and impressive gluten-free Friday dinner.
Sale items used: Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (31-40 ct, Raw, 2 lb bag), Broccoli Crowns, Frank's Red-Hot Sauce (23 fl oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (about 6 oz per person), 1 lb of Broccoli Crowns steamed, and a few tablespoons of Frank's Red-Hot Sauce to taste. Serve over rice from pantry.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe with Broccoli Rice
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (4 lbs total, 2 lbs for Monday and 2 lbs for Wednesday): $7.96
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb) (x1 pack): $8.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) (x2 packs, one for Tuesday and one for Wednesday): $12.00
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1.5 lbs total, 1 lb for Monday and 0.5 lb for Tuesday): $3.74
- Simple Truth Organic Broth (Select Varieties, 32 oz) (x1): $1.99
- Simple Truth Organic Cheese (Select Varieties, 6 oz) (x1 pack, 2 for $7.00 deal, buying 2): $7.00
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (3 lb) (x1): $6.00
- Broccoli Crowns (2.5 lbs total, 1.5 lbs for Monday and 1 lb for Friday): $4.98
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb) (x1): $7.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct) (x1): $4.99
- Large Avocados (x2, sold 2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (31-40 ct, Raw, 2 lb bag) (1.5 lbs used, purchasing at $6.99/lb): $10.49
- Frank's Red-Hot Sauce (23 fl oz) (x1): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Thursday and Friday bowls)
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Salt, black pepper, and dried herbs or spices (paprika, Italian seasoning, or similar)
- Butter (for Friday shrimp saute)
- Lime (for Thursday bowl)