Kroger Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Broccoli and Tri-Color Peppers
Description: Two boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared golden in a hot skillet, then served alongside tender broccoli florets and sauteed tri-color peppers for a colorful, satisfying weeknight dinner. The combination of crisp vegetables and juicy chicken makes this a well-rounded, flavorful meal for two.
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: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless chicken breasts (2 medium breasts) at $1.99/lb; use about 0.5 lb of broccoli crowns; use 2 to 3 peppers from the 6-count bag, saving the rest for Wednesday's pasta meal.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts
Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Sweet Corn Skillet with Grainger County Tomatoes
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is browned in a skillet with fresh-cut sweet corn kernels and diced Grainger County tomatoes, creating a smoky, sweet, and savory one-pan meal. This hearty skillet comes together quickly and delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 23.3 oz ($5.00 each), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct ($4.99), Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half the sausage link (about 11 oz) for two generous servings and refrigerate the rest for another use; use 2 ears of corn from the 4-count pack; purchase about 0.5 lb of tomatoes at $2.49/lb.
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: Hearty Farm Rich meatballs are simmered with sliced tri-color peppers in a simple tomato sauce, then served over Rana fresh pasta for a restaurant-quality Italian-style dinner at home. The fresh pasta cooks in just minutes, making this an easy midweek meal that feels indulgent without the effort.
Sale items used: Farm Rich Meatballs 20-26 oz ($4.99 each), Rana Family Size Pasta 20 oz ($4.99 each), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the meatball bag (roughly 10 to 13 oz, approximately 8 to 10 meatballs) for two servings; use half the Rana pasta package (about 10 oz cooked); use 2 remaining peppers from the Monday purchase; store leftover meatballs and pasta separately in the fridge.
Recipes:
- Quick Meatballs with Peppers and Pasta
Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Broccoli Crowns
Description: A half rack of St. Louis style pork ribs is rubbed with pantry spices and slow-baked in the oven until tender and caramelized, then served with roasted broccoli crowns for a satisfying, hands-off dinner. The low-and-slow method delivers fall-off-the-bone results that make this feel like a weekend cookout on a weeknight.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs ($2.99/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours total bake time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of ribs (a manageable half rack portion) at $2.99/lb; purchase about 0.5 lb of broccoli crowns; because total cook time is around 3 hours, season the ribs in the morning or early afternoon and refrigerate until ready to bake, then start the oven about 3 hours before dinner.
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Skillet Shrimp with Avocado and Grainger County Tomatoes
Description: Plump raw shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter until pink and slightly crispy at the edges, then served over sliced avocado and fresh Grainger County tomatoes for a light yet satisfying end-of-week dinner. The bright, fresh toppings balance the richness of the butter-seared shrimp beautifully.
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: Purchase 1 lb of shrimp (roughly 31 to 40 shrimp, plenty for two) at $6.99/lb; purchase 2 avocados at $3.00 for the pair; purchase about 0.5 lb of tomatoes at $2.49/lb.
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 (1 lb): $1.99
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (x1 bag): $6.00
- Broccoli Crowns (1 lb total, used across Monday and Thursday): $1.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 23.3 oz (x1): $5.00
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (x1 pack): $4.99
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1 lb total, used across Tuesday and Friday): $2.49
- Farm Rich Meatballs (x1 bag): $4.99
- Rana Family Size Pasta 20 oz (x1): $4.99
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (2 lbs): $5.98
- Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp (1 lb): $6.99
- Large Avocados (x2): $3.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing chicken, shrimp, and skillet meals)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, for shrimp and pasta)
- Salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder (for chicken and rib rub)
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano (for meatball pasta)
- Jarred marinara or tomato sauce (for Wednesday pasta - check your pantry or grab a small jar)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for pasta)
- Lemon juice (optional, for shrimp finish)
🏷️ 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.
$48.41
for 2 people · $24.20 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.