Lidl Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Chicken drumsticks at $1.39/lb and chicken breast at $2.49/lb are the clear workhorses of this week, giving you two very affordable dinners that keep the per-person cost low. Pork shoulder at $2.49/lb is another outstanding deal - it takes longer to cook but delivers rich, satisfying flavor at a price that is hard to beat, so plan to start it early or use a slow cooker. Ground beef at $5.99/lb rounds out the economical half of the week with a quick skillet dinner. The salmon family pack at $17.99 for 30 oz. works out to about $4.50 per serving, which is genuinely the best premium value on this flyer - far more reasonable than four ribeye steaks at nearly $30 total, so salmon earns the one premium night. The 2-for-$3.00 Milbona cheese block deal and the 2-for-$2.00 cream cheese deal add great flavor at almost no cost, and broccoli crowns at $1.49/lb keep the vegetable side budget-friendly across multiple nights.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Broccoli and Cream Cheese Sauce
Description: Boneless skinless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a skillet until golden and cooked through, then served alongside steamed broccoli crowns with a simple warm cream cheese sauce spooned over the top. The cream cheese melts into a rich, tangy coating that makes this feel indulgent while keeping every carb in check.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast, family size; Broccoli crowns; Milbona cream cheese, original
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken breast for 4 people and 1.5 lbs of broccoli crowns. Use 1 pack (8 oz.) of Milbona cream cheese (purchased as part of the 2-for-$2.00 deal, second pack reserved for Friday). Thin the cream cheese with a splash of chicken broth from your pantry and season with garlic powder and black pepper.
Recipes:
- Creamy Chicken Broccoli Casserole
- Keto Chicken and Broccoli Skillet - Low Carb, EASY

Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Pork Shoulder with Feta and Broccoli
Description: A boneless pork shoulder picnic roast is cut into large chunks, browned in a Dutch oven, then braised low and slow with garlic, chicken broth, and herbs until fork-tender and deeply savory. Crumbled feta cheese and a side of roasted broccoli crowns finish the plate with bright, salty contrast.
Sale items used: Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast; Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine; Broccoli crowns
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 3 hours total braising time - start by 4:00 PM for a 7:00 PM dinner, or braise the pork the day before and reheat gently on the stovetop.
Serving note: Use 2.5 lbs of pork shoulder for 4 people and 1 lb of broccoli crowns. Use the full 7 oz. pack of feta, crumbled over the finished pork and broccoli at the table.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Egg Scramble with Cheese
Description: Lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced onion and garlic, then eggs are cracked directly into the pan and scrambled together with the beef until just set. Shredded Milbona cheese block melted over the top ties everything together into a hearty, protein-packed dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean, 32 oz. (sold in 2 lb. packs); Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs, 30 ct.; Milbona cheese block, assorted varieties
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 2 lb. pack of ground beef (the minimum purchase unit at $5.99/lb). Crack 6 eggs total into the skillet for 4 people. Use 1 pack (8 oz.) of Milbona cheese block (purchased as part of the 2-for-$2.00 deal - note: the cheese block deal is 2 for $3.00; buy both packs, use one tonight and reserve the second). Note: this meal falls on Friday Aug. 28-30 if you want the ground beef sale price; otherwise purchase Wednesday and cook immediately.
Recipes:
- Easy Keto Breakfast Skillet With Eggs & Ground Beef
- Burger Breakfast Scramble Low Carb Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Sour Cream Dipping Sauce and Deli Olives
Description: Chicken drumsticks are coated in olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, then baked in the oven at 425 degrees until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through. A cool sour cream dipping sauce and a side of briny deli olives round out the plate with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks; Sour cream, light or regular, 16 oz.; Lidl Preferred Selection deli olives, assorted varieties
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes total baking time
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks for 4 people (approximately 2 drumsticks per person). Use the full 16 oz. container of sour cream for dipping - stir in lemon juice and herbs from your pantry. Use 1 pack (7 oz.) of deli olives as a shared side.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Salmon Fillets with Lemon, Cream Cheese, and Sauteed Broccoli
Description: Skin-on salmon fillet portions are placed on a baking sheet, topped with a thin spread of cream cheese, lemon zest, and fresh dill, then baked at 400 degrees until just cooked through and flaky. A quick saute of broccoli crowns in butter with garlic completes the plate with color and crunch.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin on fillet portions, family size, 30 oz.; Lemons, 2 lb.; Milbona cream cheese, original; Broccoli crowns
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total baking time
Serving note: The 30 oz. family pack of salmon provides approximately 7.5 oz. per person for 4 people - use the entire pack. Use the second 8 oz. pack of Milbona cream cheese reserved from Monday (both packs purchased Monday as part of the 2-for-$2.00 deal). Use 1 lb of broccoli crowns as the side. Use roughly half the 2 lb. lemon pack for zest and juice; the remaining lemons are a pantry bonus for the week.
Recipes:
- Salmon and Broccoli Bake
- Salmon and Broccoli Bake : Creamy, Herb-Infused Comfort in One Dish

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast, family size (2 lbs): $4.98
- Smithfield fresh boneless pork shoulder picnic roast (2.5 lbs): $6.23
- Butcher's Specialty fresh ground beef, 93% lean, 32 oz. sold in 2 lb. packs (1 pack, 2 lbs): $11.98
- Butcher's Specialty fresh chicken drumsticks (2 lbs): $2.78
- Fish Market fresh Chilean Atlantic salmon skin on fillet portions, family size, 30 oz. (x1): $17.99
- Broccoli crowns (3.5 lbs total across the week): $5.22
- Milbona cream cheese, original, 8 oz. (2 for $2.00 deal, x2 packs): $2.00
- Milbona cheese block, assorted varieties, 8 oz. (2 for $3.00 deal, x2 packs): $3.00
- Hillandale Farms large grade A white eggs, 30 ct. (x1): $2.99
- Sour cream, light or regular, 16 oz. (x1): $1.29
- Lidl Preferred Selection PDO feta cheese in brine, 7 oz. (x1): $3.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection deli olives, assorted varieties, 7 oz. (x1): $3.49
- Lemons, 2 lb. (x1 pack): $2.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter for cooking
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Smoked paprika
- Black pepper and salt
- Dried herbs (dill, thyme, or rosemary)
- Chicken broth or stock (for braising pork and thinning cream cheese sauce)
- Onion