Kroger Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts with Tomato-Broccoli Skillet
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned and seared golden in a hot skillet, then served alongside a quick saute of fresh broccoli and sliced Grainger County tomatoes. The result is a bright, protein-packed dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast (about 1 medium breast) at $1.99/lb, roughly 0.4 lb of broccoli crowns, and roughly 0.3 lb of tomato. Season with pantry olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Recipes:
- One-Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner
Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Oven St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: Rather than buying a full rack, pick up roughly 1 lb of St. Louis style pork ribs and slow-roast them low and slow in the oven with a dry rub until tender and caramelized. Serve with one ear of sweet corn from the Kroger 4-count bag, boiled or grilled alongside for a classic summer pairing.
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 hours total oven time - season and start the ribs in the morning or early afternoon so they are ready by dinner.
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of ribs at $2.99/lb; the sweet corn 4-count bag provides multiple ears for the week. Total oven time is about 2.5 hours at 300 degrees F, so plan accordingly.
Recipes:
- BBQ St. Louis Ribs in the Oven
Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pork Blend Skillet with Tri-Color Peppers and Ben's Original Ready Rice
Description: Half a pound of the Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend is browned with sliced tri-color peppers, onion, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce for a savory, colorful skillet. A pouch of Ben's Original Ready Rice microwaves in 90 seconds and rounds out the meal for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb ($8.00 each), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00 each), Ben's Original Ready Rice ($1.49 each with digital coupon)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The 2 lb package yields roughly 4 servings; use about 0.5 lb for tonight and refrigerate or freeze the rest for later use. Use 2 to 3 tri-color peppers from the 6-count bag; remaining peppers are used on Friday. One pouch of Ben's Ready Rice is a perfect single serving.
Recipes:
- Easy Dirty Rice
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner
Thursday
Meal: Bacon-Topped Baked Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Gourmet Potatoes
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned, topped with one or two strips of Kroger bacon, and baked until the bacon crisps and bastes the chicken with smoky flavor. Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes are halved, tossed in olive oil and herbs, and roasted on the same sheet pan for an easy one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Kroger Bacon ($3.99 each), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 3 lb ($6.00 each)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, approximately 35 minutes total bake time
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast; the bacon package provides plenty for the week with leftovers for breakfast. Use roughly 0.5 lb of gourmet potatoes from the 3 lb bag. Total time is about 45 minutes, so preheat the oven when you get home.
Friday
Meal: Sauteed Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp with Tri-Color Peppers, Avocado, and Tomato
Description: About half a pound of raw large peeled and deveined shrimp are quickly sauteed with the remaining tri-color peppers in garlic and olive oil, then plated over sliced Grainger County tomatoes and topped with fresh diced avocado. The combination of warm shrimp and cool, creamy avocado makes this a vibrant and satisfying end to the week.
Sale items used: Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 2 lb bag ($6.99/lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (already purchased), Large Avocados 2 for $3.00, Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: The shrimp is sold in a 2 lb bag at $6.99/lb; use approximately 0.5 lb for tonight and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs in portions for future meals. Use 1 avocado from the 2-for-$3.00 deal and approximately 0.25 lb of tomato.
Recipes:
- Seared Shrimp with Tomato, Lime, and Avocado
- Skillet Shrimp with Tomato and Avocado Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (approx. 1 lb total for Monday and Thursday): $1.99
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (approx. 1 lb): $2.99
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend (1 x 2 lb package): $8.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (1 package, used Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday): $6.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (1 pouch, with digital coupon): $1.49
- Kroger Bacon (1 x 12-16 oz package): $3.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 3 lb (1 package): $6.00
- Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp (1 x 2 lb bag, use 0.5 lb now, freeze rest): $13.98
- Large Avocados (2 for $3.00): $3.00
- Grainger County Tomatoes (approx. 0.5 lb total across Monday and Friday): $1.25
- Broccoli Crowns (approx. 0.4 lb): $0.80
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (1 package): $4.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or your preferred dry rub spices for the ribs
- Soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce for the skillet
- Dried herbs such as rosemary or thyme for the potatoes
- Onion
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts or Wings (Bone-In): $1.99/lb
- Boneless Strip Steaks (Family Pack, Limit 5): $11.99/lb
- Kroger or Private Selection Bacon (Select Varieties, 12-16 oz): $3.99 each
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb, In the Deli): $14.99 each
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (31-40 ct, Raw, 2 lb bag): $6.99/lb
- Extra Large Cooked Shrimp (26-30 ct, 2 lb bag): $8.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb): $8.00 each
- Simple Truth Organic 90% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb): $25.00 each
- Perdue Harvestland Chicken Breasts (Frozen, 32-36 oz): $9.00 each
- Farm Rich Meatballs (20-26 oz): $4.99 each
- Hormel Beef Entree (Select Varieties, 15 oz): $8.99 each
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $7.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables (Select Varieties, 2.27-4.4 oz): $1.79 each
- Impossible Ground Beef (Family Size, 7.2-14 oz): $4.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Private Selection Salad Bowls (Select Varieties, 6.25-8.45 oz): $4.69 each
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $14.99 each
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $7.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Large Avocados: 2 for $3.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (3 lb): $6.00 each
- Strawberries (16 oz) or Raspberries (6 oz): $1.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins (5 lb bag): $4.99 each (with digital coupon)
- 18 oz Blueberries: $5.99 each
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.99/lb
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $2.49/lb
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.49/lb
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct): $4.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (Select Varieties, 4.5-5.3 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Simple Truth Organic Milk (Select Varieties, Half Gallon): $3.69 each
- Tropicana Orange Juice (Select Varieties, 46 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
- Chobani Creamer (24 fl oz) or Chobani Oatmilk (52 fl oz) or La Colombe Cold Brew Coffee (48 fl oz): $2.79 each (with digital coupon)
- Fage Greek Yogurt (Select Varieties, 32 oz): $6.49 each
- Simple Truth Organic Cheese (Select Varieties, 6 oz): 2 for $7.00
- Yoplait Yogurt (8 ct) or Trolli Gummi Pops (10 ct): $3.49 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Bakery Fresh Apple Pie (8") or Private Selection Spiced Apple Pie Cookies (5 ct): $6.99 each
- Apple Fritter Donut Bites (14 oz) or Caramel Apple Mini Cupcakes (12 ct): $5.00 each
- Private Selection Apple Cider Bundt Cake (16 oz) or Caramel Apple Blondies (4 ct): $5.99 each
- Fresh Baked Cookies (Select Varieties, 12 ct): $3.00 each
- Bakery Fresh Muffins (4 ct) or Mini Cupcakes (12 ct): $5.00 each
- King's Hawaiian Dinner Rolls (Select Varieties, 12 ct): $5.00 each
- Pudding Cake (Select Varieties, 30 oz) or Private Selection Pumpkin Cake Roll (18 oz): $6.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Double Layer Cake (8" or Ice Cream Cake, 25.5-32.26 oz, In the Bakery): $15.99 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread, Bagels or English Muffins (13.2-20.5 oz) or Go-Gurt Yogurt (16 ct): $3.99 each
- Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns (Select Varieties, 8 ct): $1.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Smucker's Uncrustables (4 ct) or Cheez-It Crackers (12 ct): 3 for $10.00
- Campbell's Chunky Soup (16.1-19 oz) or Ben's Original Ready Rice (8.47-8.8 oz): $1.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Coffee (Select Varieties, 20-32 oz): $9.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Peanut Butter (Select Varieties, 16 oz): $1.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Hamburger Helper (4.8-7.6 oz) or Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup (6 ct): 3 for $5.00
- Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin Cups (4 ct) or Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice (64 fl oz): 2 for $6.00
- Frito-Lay or Nabisco Multipack (Select Varieties, 10 ct): $5.99 each
- Arizona Tea (Select Varieties, 128 fl oz) or Kroger Purified Drinking Water (24-Pack, 8 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
- Mott's Family Pack Fruit Snacks (40 ct) or Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars (16-26.82 oz): $7.99 each
- Simple Truth Organic Broth (Select Varieties, 32 oz): $1.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat (Select Varieties, 7-9 oz): $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Select Varieties, 20-29 oz): $3.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz Bag or K-Cups, 10 ct): $9.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers (Select Varieties, 26.7-27.3 oz): $7.99 each
- El Monterey Taquitos or Quesadillas (5-20 ct) or Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese (3 ct) or Velveeta Shells & Cheese (3 ct): $5.99 each
- Pure Leaf Tea (6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz) or Totino's Pizza Rolls (100 ct): $6.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables (Select Varieties, 15 ct): $12.49 each
- General Mills Cereal (Select Varieties, 8.9-14 oz): $1.99 each
- Nature Valley Bars (Select Varieties, 5 ct): $2.99 each
- Nature Valley Snacks (10.6-17.88 oz) or Skippy Peanut Butter (40 oz): $4.99 each
- Jack Link's Beef Jerky (8 oz) or Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Multipack (18-20 oz): $9.99 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn (6 ct) or Ken's Salad Dressing (24 fl oz): $2.99 each
- Pop-Tarts (Select Varieties, 12 ct): $2.29 each
- Miracle Whip (Select Varieties, 30 fl oz): $3.99 each
- Post Cereal (Select Varieties, 10-16.6 oz): $1.99 each
- Duke's Mayonnaise (30 fl oz) or Heinz Ketchup (32 oz): $3.49 each
- Frito-Lay Multipack (Select Varieties, 18 ct): $7.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Frank's Red-Hot Sauce (23 fl oz): $4.99 each
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 128 fl oz): $5.99 each (with digital coupon)
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Entrée (8-12.875 oz) or Lean Cuisine Entrée (5.25-19.5 oz): 4 for $10.00
- Red Baron Pizza (14.87-23.45 oz) or Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (7.5-8 oz): $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 48 fl oz): $2.79 each
- Halo Top Light Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 16 fl oz): $3.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Farm Rich Appetizers (12-22 oz) or Newman's Own Pizza (13.1-22.9 oz): $4.99 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (100 ct) or Pure Leaf Tea (6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz): $6.99 each
- Perdue Harvestland Chicken Breasts (Frozen, 32-36 oz): $9.00 each
- Kroger Freezer Pops (36 ct) or Kroger Celebration Plates (48 ct): $2.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$54.48
for 1 person · $54.48 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Kroger.