Kroger Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts with Broccoli and Tri-Color Peppers
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned and seared golden in a hot skillet, then served alongside tender broccoli florets and sliced tri-color peppers sauteed in the same pan. This colorful, protein-packed plate comes together quickly and delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 boneless chicken breast, approximately 0.5 lb; assume 0.5 lb broccoli crown; use 2 peppers from the 6 ct bag (remaining peppers carry over to Wednesday). Total time is well under 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts
Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Sweet Corn Skillet with Grainger County Tomatoes
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is browned in a skillet with fresh-cut sweet corn kernels and diced Grainger County tomatoes for a hearty, smoky one-pan meal. The natural sweetness of the corn and the juicy tomatoes balance the savory sausage beautifully.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 23.3 oz ($5.00), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct ($4.99), Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly one-quarter of the sausage link (about 6 oz) for one serving, saving the rest for later in the week or freezing; use 1 ear of corn (cut from cob); use approximately 0.33 lb of tomatoes. Remaining corn and sausage can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage and Tomato Skillet
- Sausage and Summer Vegetables Skillet with Corn
Wednesday
Meal: Farm Rich Meatballs with Rana Family Size Pasta and Tri-Color Peppers
Description: Fully cooked Farm Rich meatballs are warmed in a skillet with sliced tri-color peppers and tossed with fresh Rana pasta for a satisfying Italian-inspired dinner. A splash of olive oil and garlic from the pantry ties everything together into a rich, flavorful plate.
Sale items used: Farm Rich Meatballs 20-26 oz ($4.99), Rana Family Size Pasta 20 oz ($4.99), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (already purchased Monday, no additional cost)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 5-6 meatballs (about one-quarter of the bag) and roughly 4 oz of pasta for one serving; use 2 more peppers from the previously purchased bag. Leftover meatballs and pasta can be refrigerated for easy lunches.
Recipes:
- Quick Meatballs with Peppers and Pasta
Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Broccoli Crowns
Description: Rather than buying a full rack, a practical single-serving portion of St. Louis style pork ribs is seasoned with pantry spices and slow-baked in the oven until tender and caramelized. Roasted broccoli crowns seasoned with olive oil and garlic round out this satisfying, hands-off dinner.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs ($2.99/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb, second purchase)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2 hours total baking time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of ribs (a half-rack or ask the butcher to cut a portion), which yields a generous single serving at $2.99; use 0.5 lb broccoli crowns. Since total cook time exceeds 60 minutes, season the ribs in the morning and refrigerate, then start baking about 2 hours before dinner.
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Skillet Shrimp with Avocado and Grainger County Tomatoes
Description: Plump raw shrimp are seared in a garlic butter skillet until pink and slightly charred, then served over sliced fresh avocado and juicy Grainger County tomatoes for a light but indulgent finish to the week. The creamy avocado and bright tomatoes make a perfect no-cook base that lets the shrimp shine.
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)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp (roughly 15-20 shrimp from the 2 lb bag); freeze remaining shrimp in a zip bag for future meals. Use 1 avocado and approximately 0.33 lb of tomatoes.
Recipes:
- Skillet Shrimp with Tomato and Avocado Recipe
- Garlic Butter Shrimp - One-Pan, 20-Minute Meal
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (x1 bag): $6.00
- Broccoli Crowns (0.5 lb, Monday): $1.00
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 23.3 oz (x1): $5.00
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (x1): $4.99
- Grainger County Tomatoes (0.66 lb total across Tuesday and Friday): $1.64
- Farm Rich Meatballs 20-26 oz (x1): $4.99
- Rana Family Size Pasta 20 oz (x1): $4.99
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (1 lb): $2.99
- Broccoli Crowns (0.5 lb, Thursday): $1.00
- Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp raw 2 lb bag (x1 bag, use 0.5 lb, freeze rest): $13.98
- Large Avocados (x1, sold 2 for $3.00): $1.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or your preferred seasoning blend for chicken and ribs
- Dried Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes for pasta
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for skillet
🏷️ 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
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $7.99 each
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Select Varieties, 23.3 oz): $5.00 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
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables (Select Varieties, 2.27-4.4 oz): $1.79 each
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $14.99 each
- Double Layer Cake (8" or Ice Cream Cake, 25.5-32.26 oz): $15.99 each
- Farm Rich Appetizers (12-22 oz) or Newman's Own Pizza (13.1-22.9 oz): $4.99 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
- Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins (5 lb bag): $4.99 each
- Strawberries (16 oz) or Raspberries (6 oz): $1.99 each
- 18 oz Blueberries: $5.99 each
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.99/lb
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.49/lb
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $2.49/lb
- Private Selection Salad Bowls (Select Varieties, 6.25-8.45 oz): $4.69 each
- 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
- Fage Greek Yogurt (Select Varieties, 32 oz): $6.49 each
- Simple Truth Organic Cheese (Select Varieties, 6 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
- Tropicana Orange Juice (Select Varieties, 46 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Pudding Cake (Select Varieties, 30 oz) or Private Selection Pumpkin Cake Roll (18 oz): $6.99 each
- Bakery Fresh Apple Pie (8"): $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
- 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
- Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat (Select Varieties, 7-9 oz): $2.99 each
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Select Varieties, 20-29 oz): $3.99 each
- Kroger Peanut Butter (Select Varieties, 16 oz): $1.49 each
- Campbell's Chunky Soup (16.1-19 oz) or Ben's Original Ready Rice (8.47-8.8 oz): $1.49 each
- Red Baron Pizza (14.87-23.45 oz) or Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (7.5-8 oz): $2.99 each
- Kroger Coffee (Select Varieties, 20-32 oz): $9.99 each
- 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
- Rana Family Size Pasta (20 oz): $4.99 each
- Pure Leaf Tea (6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz) or Totino's Pizza Rolls (100 ct): $6.99 each
- Green Mountain, Donut Shop or McCafé K-Cups (Select Varieties, 32 ct): $18.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables (Select Varieties, 15 ct): $12.49 each
- 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
- Mott's Family Pack Fruit Snacks (40 ct) or Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars (16-26.82 oz): $7.99 each
- Stouffer's Entrée (8-12.875 oz) or Lean Cuisine Entrée (5.25-19.5 oz): 4 for $10.00
- Hormel Beef Entree (Select Varieties, 15 oz): $8.99 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
- Post Cereal (Select Varieties, 10-16.6 oz): $1.99 each
- General Mills Cereal (Select Varieties, 8.9-14 oz): $1.99 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
- Jack Link's Beef Jerky (8 oz) or Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Multipack (18-20 oz): $9.99 each
- Frank's Red-Hot Sauce (23 fl oz): $4.99 each
- Arizona Tea (Select Varieties, 128 fl oz) or Kroger Purified Drinking Water (24-Pack, 8 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
Frozen on sale:
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 128 fl oz): $5.99 each
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 48 fl oz): $2.79 each
- Halo Top Light Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 16 fl oz): $3.49 each
- Tillamook Ice Cream (48 fl oz) or Kroger Sundae Cones (8-10 ct): $5.49 each
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 16 fl oz): $3.99 each
- Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins (5 lb bag): $4.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$49.08
for 1 person · $49.08 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.