Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken breasts at $1.99/lb are the standout deal of the week and anchor two dinners at roughly $1.00 per serving each. Eckrich Smoked Sausage at $5.00 for a 23.3 oz pack is an excellent everyday value and drives one hearty skillet night. The 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend (part of the Private Selection $8.00 two-pound pack) gives you a full two pounds of ground meat for another filling dinner. St. Louis Style Pork Ribs at $2.99/lb earn the one premium spot this week - strip steak at $11.99/lb was deliberately skipped because it would have pushed the per-person total well above target, and shrimp at nearly $10.49 for a meal's worth was also passed over in favor of the ribs, which deliver a genuinely festive dinner at a much friendlier price. The tri-color peppers and potatoes at $6.00 each pull double duty across multiple nights, keeping produce costs lean and the week's total manageable.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Tri-Color Peppers and Potatoes
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside oven-roasted tri-color peppers and gourmet potatoes tossed in olive oil and garlic. The combination of crispy-edged chicken and tender, caramelized vegetables makes a satisfying, naturally gluten-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts, Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (3 lb)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (about 0.5 lb per person). Purchase one 6 ct pack of Kroger Tri-Color Peppers and one 3 lb bag of Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes; use all the peppers and the full 3 lb bag of potatoes across the four servings.
Recipes:
- Baked Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe!)

Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Broccoli Rice Skillet
Description: Sliced Eckrich Smoked Sausage is browned in a skillet with fresh broccoli crowns and seasoned with garlic, paprika, and a splash of Frank's Red-Hot Sauce for a smoky, slightly spicy one-pan dinner. Serve over steamed white rice cooked from your pantry for a hearty, completely gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Select Varieties, 23.3 oz), Broccoli Crowns, Frank's Red-Hot Sauce (23 fl oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use one full 23.3 oz pack of Eckrich Smoked Sausage sliced into rounds. Purchase 1.5 lbs of Broccoli Crowns (roughly 6 oz per person). Use a modest pour of Frank's Red-Hot Sauce to season; the large bottle will last well beyond this week.

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs are rubbed with a blend of pantry spices, wrapped in foil, and baked low and slow in the oven until tender, then finished uncovered for a lightly caramelized exterior. Kroger Sweet Corn is boiled alongside and served as a simple, naturally gluten-free side.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct)
Prep time: 20 minutes active; total time approximately 2.5 to 3 hours in the oven - make-ahead tip: season and wrap the ribs the night before and refrigerate; pull them out 30 minutes before baking to take the chill off, which shortens the oven time slightly.
Serving note: Purchase 3 lbs of St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (about 0.75 lb per person before bone). Purchase one 4 ct pack of Kroger Sweet Corn, which provides one ear per person.

Thursday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pork Blend Stuffed Tri-Color Peppers with Tomatoes
Description: The Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend is browned with diced Grainger County Tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then spooned into halved tri-color peppers and baked until the peppers are tender and the filling is set. This is a classic, completely gluten-free stuffed pepper dinner that is filling and full of flavor.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct), Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Purchase one $8.00 pack specifying the 2 lb 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend option. Purchase one 6 ct pack of Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, using 4 to 6 peppers halved as vessels. Purchase 0.75 lb of Grainger County Tomatoes for the filling.
Recipes:
- Classic Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers (Gluten Free) • The Heritage Cook ®

Friday
Meal: Seared Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts with Avocado and Tomato Salsa
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned with cumin and chili powder, seared in a hot skillet until cooked through, and topped with a fresh salsa of diced avocado, Grainger County Tomatoes, and lime juice. This bright, fresh dinner is completely gluten-free and comes together quickly for a satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts, Large Avocados, Grainger County Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (about 0.5 lb per person). Purchase 2 Large Avocados (one bundle of 2 for $3.00) and 0.75 lb of Grainger County Tomatoes for the salsa, which divides evenly across four plates.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs x2 purchases, Monday and Friday): $7.96
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Select Varieties, 23.3 oz) (x1): $5.00
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (3 lbs): $8.97
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb) (x1): $8.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) (x2, one for Monday and one for Thursday): $12.00
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (3 lb) (x1): $6.00
- Broccoli Crowns (1.5 lbs): $2.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct) (x1): $4.99
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1.5 lbs total, split between Thursday and Friday): $3.74
- Large Avocados (2 for $3.00) (x1 bundle): $3.00
- Frank's Red-Hot Sauce (23 fl oz) (x1): $4.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Italian seasoning
- Dried oregano
- White rice (for Tuesday)
- Foil (for Wednesday ribs)
- Lime juice or fresh limes (for Friday salsa)
- Your preferred gluten-free barbecue-style dry rub spices (for Wednesday ribs)