Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan is built around gluten-free proteins that stretch across two nights each, so your Kroger Tri-Color Peppers do double duty in Monday's Ground Turkey and Pepper Skillet and Wednesday's Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry, both served over Simple Truth Organic 90 Second Rice for easy, fuss-free sides. Tuesday brings a cozy oven night with Boneless Pork Tenderloin and Butternut Squash roasted together on one pan for minimal cleanup, while Thursday keeps things simple with Tyson Frozen Chicken and buttered Kroger Sweet Corn. Friday wraps up the week with a hearty Ground Beef and Bean Chili Bowl, using Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef and Kroger Beans, plus Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips for a satisfying crunch. Each meal is quick to pull together on a weeknight, and pairing proteins with produce that's already on sale, like the peppers and squash, helps you get more meals out of fewer grocery trips.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Ground Turkey and Pepper Skillet over Rice
Description: Ground turkey is browned with sauteed tri-color peppers and seasoned for a quick weeknight skillet, served over fluffy rice. Topped with a sprinkle of Kroger Cheese for extra flavor.
Sale items used: Kroger 85% Lean Ground Turkey, Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, Simple Truth Organic 90 Second Rice, Kroger Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (about 1 lb) Kroger 85% Lean Ground Turkey, half of the Kroger Tri-Color Peppers pack, 1 package Simple Truth Organic 90 Second Rice, 1/4 cup Kroger Cheese shredded over top for 4 servings.
Recipes:
- One Pot Ground Turkey, Rice and Beans (Gluten-free)
- Golden Ground Turkey and Rice Skillet
- Gluten Free Korean Ground Turkey and Rice Bowl

Tuesday
Meal: Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash
Description: Boneless pork tenderloin is roasted until juicy and sliced, served alongside caramelized roasted butternut squash cubes. A simple, warm fall dinner with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Tenderloin, Butternut Squash
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Boneless Pork Tenderloin and 2 lbs Butternut Squash (peeled and cubed) for 4 servings; roast together on one sheet at 400F.
Recipes:
- Roast Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash
- Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sautéed Green Beans
- Perfectly Baked Pork Tenderloin

Wednesday
Meal: Shrimp and Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice
Description: Large shrimp are quickly stir-fried with the remaining tri-color peppers and a squeeze of fresh lemon, served over rice. A light, fast dinner with bright citrus flavor.
Sale items used: Kroger Cooked or Raw Large Shrimp, Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, Kroger Lemons, Simple Truth Organic 90 Second Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Kroger Cooked or Raw Large Shrimp, remaining half of the Kroger Tri-Color Peppers, 1 Kroger Lemon juiced, 1 package Simple Truth Organic 90 Second Rice for 4 servings.
Recipes:
- Healthy Shrimp Stir-Fry (Gluten-Free)
- Gluten Free Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
- Gluten Free Shrimp Stir Fry

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken with Sweet Corn
Description: Tyson Frozen Chicken is baked until golden and tender, served with warm buttered Kroger Sweet Corn on the side. A simple, comforting classic dinner.
Sale items used: Tyson Frozen Chicken, Kroger Sweet Corn
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Tyson Frozen Chicken (enough for 4 servings) and 1 package Kroger Sweet Corn for 4 servings; bake chicken at 400F, thaw ahead if needed.
Recipes:
- Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bake (Gluten Free)
- Easy 5-Ingredient Sweet Chicken {Gluten-free}
- Crispy Gluten-Free Sweet and Sour Chicken (Baked)

Friday
Meal: Ground Beef and Bean Chili Bowl
Description: Ground beef is simmered with Kroger Beans in a seasoned chili base, served in bowls with crunchy Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips on the side. A hearty, saucy finish to the week that's different in method from the earlier skillet nights.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Kroger Beans, Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef and 2 cans Kroger Beans simmered together for 4 servings, served with 1 bag Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips on the side.
Recipes:
- Gluten Free Chili Recipe
- Easy Gluten-Free Chili Recipe (With Beef OR Turkey!)
- Gluten-Free Chili with Beef and Beans

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Kroger 85% Lean Ground Turkey (1 package): $2.99
- Boneless Pork Tenderloin (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Kroger Cooked or Raw Large Shrimp (1 package): $6.00
- Tyson Frozen Chicken (1 package): $6.99
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (1 package): $6.00
- Butternut Squash (2 lbs): $2.98
- Kroger Sweet Corn (1 package): $3.99
- Kroger Beans (2 cans): $1.76
- Simple Truth Organic 90 Second Rice (2 packages): $3.58
- Kroger Cheese (1 package): $1.49
- Kroger Lemons (1 package): $4.99
- Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips (1 bag): $2.49

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, and cooking oil
- Chili seasoning (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder)
- Butter for squash (or use Land O Lakes Butter if on hand)