Meijer Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Browned Ground Chuck and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl with Campari Tomatoes
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet with diced green bell pepper and spooned over fluffy white rice, then topped with sliced Campari tomatoes for a fresh, hearty bowl. This simple one-pan meal comes together quickly and is naturally gluten-free when served over rice.
Sale items used: Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck ($5.29/lb), Locally Grown Green Bell Peppers ($0.79 each), Campari Tomatoes ($2.99 for 16 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of ground chuck (about 0.5 lb per person) at $5.29; 1 bell pepper; half the 16 oz. container of Campari tomatoes; serve over 1 cup dry rice cooked per package directions. Rice is a pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowls (Gluten-Free)
- Beef and Pepper Rice Bowl
- Quick Beef and Pepper Rice Bowls

Tuesday
Meal: Braised Family Pack Chicken Thighs with Cabbage and Celery Hearts
Description: Bone-in chicken thighs are seared and then slow-braised in a covered skillet with shredded green cabbage and sliced celery hearts until tender and deeply flavorful. The braising liquid becomes a light, savory sauce that soaks into the vegetables, making this a satisfying gluten-free one-pot dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs ($1.49/lb), Locally Grown Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb), Locally Grown Celery Hearts ($2.49 each)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 bone-in thighs, approximately 1.5 lbs at $1.49/lb; use about 1 lb of cabbage at $0.69/lb; use half of one celery heart bunch. Total cook time is close to 60 minutes, so start braising early and let it rest covered while you set the table.
Recipes:
- Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs with Cabbage and Bacon

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Smithfield Pork Loin Filet with Kraft BBQ Sauce and Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Description: A Smithfield pork loin filet is sliced into medallions, pan-seared until golden, and finished with a brush of Kraft BBQ sauce for a smoky-sweet glaze. It is served alongside creamy mashed potatoes stirred with Meijer sour cream for a comforting, gluten-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin ($5.99 for 19.2-27.2 oz.), Kraft BBQ Sauce or Bullseye BBQ Sauce ($1.49 for 17.5-18 oz.), Meijer Sour Cream ($2.49 for 24 oz.)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: One package of Smithfield filet serves 2 generously; use 2-3 tablespoons of BBQ sauce per person; stir 2-3 tablespoons of sour cream into mashed potatoes made from 3 medium russet potatoes (pantry staple purchase). Total time including mashing is about 35-40 minutes.

Thursday
Meal: Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs with Classico Tomato Sauce over Rice
Description: Boneless skinless chicken thighs are nestled in a baking dish, covered with Classico pasta sauce, and baked until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbling and rich. Served over steamed white rice, this is an easy, hands-off gluten-free dinner that feels like a home-cooked Italian meal.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($1.99/lb), Classico Pasta Sauce or Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce ($1.99 for 15-24 oz.)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 3-4 thighs) at $1.99/lb; use one full jar of Classico sauce; serve over 1 cup dry rice cooked per package directions. Confirm the specific Classico variety is labeled gluten-free before purchasing.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken Thighs in Tomato Sauce
- Easy Baked Chicken and Rice (Gluten Free)

Friday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken with Green Bell Pepper and Cabbage
Description: A whole chicken is seasoned and roasted in the oven until the skin is golden and crispy, surrounded by wedges of green bell pepper and thick slabs of green cabbage that caramelize in the drippings. This impressive but simple gluten-free meal yields generous leftovers for two people.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Whole Chicken ($1.39/lb), Locally Grown Green Bell Peppers ($0.79 each), Locally Grown Green Cabbage ($0.69/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes prep + 75 minutes roasting
Serving note: A typical whole chicken weighs about 4-5 lbs; at $1.39/lb a 4.5 lb bird costs approximately $6.26; use 2 bell peppers and about 0.5 lb of cabbage cut into wedges. Make-ahead tip: season the chicken the night before and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin. Start roasting at least 90 minutes before dinner.
Recipes:
- Oven Roasted Whole Chicken with Cabbage

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Certified Angus Beef Ground Chuck (1 lb): $5.29
- Locally Grown Green Bell Peppers (3 peppers): $2.37
- Campari Tomatoes (1 pack, 16 oz.): $2.99
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Locally Grown Green Cabbage (1.5 lbs): $1.04
- Locally Grown Celery Hearts (1 bunch): $2.49
- Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin (1 package): $5.99
- Kraft BBQ Sauce (1 bottle, 17.5-18 oz.): $1.49
- Meijer Sour Cream (1 container, 24 oz.): $2.49
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $1.99
- Classico Pasta Sauce (1 jar, 15-24 oz.): $1.99
- Fresh from Meijer Whole Chicken (4.5 lbs): $6.26

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (long grain, enough for 3 meals)
- Russet potatoes (3 medium, for mashed potatoes)
- Olive oil or vegetable cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Onion powder or yellow onion
- Dried Italian seasoning or dried thyme
- Paprika
- Butter (for mashed potatoes)
- Milk or chicken broth (for mashed potatoes)