Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Ground Chicken and Cheese Skillet Tacos with Corn
Description: Seasoned ground chicken is browned in a skillet and spooned into soft tortillas with melted shredded cheese for a simple, satisfying taco night. Fresh sweet corn on the cob rounds out the plate with a fun, kid-approved side.
Sale items used: GreenWise Ground Chicken (16-oz tray, $3.99), Kraft Shredded Cheese (2 for $6.00), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 oz of ground chicken for one serving (roughly one-third of the 16-oz tray, saving the rest for another use or freezing). Use about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Buy 1 ear of sweet corn at $0.60 per ear. Tortillas are a pantry staple.
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Green Beans and Knorr Rice Side
Description: A boneless pork loin chop is quickly pan-seared until golden and juicy, served alongside tender green beans and a fluffy Knorr rice side for a familiar, comforting dinner. The whole meal comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops ($6.49/lb), Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag, $2.99), Knorr Sides (4 for $4.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin chops (about one chop), estimated cost $3.25. Use the full 1-lb bag of green beans and enjoy leftovers or save half for Thursday. Buy 1 Knorr rice pouch at $1.00 (part of the 4 for $4.00 deal - buy all 4 and use extras through the week or save them).
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Dirty Rice
Wednesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Tortelloni Bake with Broccoli
Description: Sliced Italian sausage is tossed with cheese tortelloni and a simple tomato sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden for a cozy pasta bake kids will love. Steamed broccoli on the side adds color and keeps the meal balanced.
Sale items used: Publix Italian Sausage (Pesto Provolone Cheese, 20-oz pkg, $5.69), Rana Tortelloni (2 for $10.00), Broccoli (2 for $6.00)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 links (about 6 oz) of the Italian sausage for one serving, saving remaining links for another meal or freezing. Buy 1 package of Rana Tortelloni at $5.00 (part of the 2 for $10.00 deal - buy both and refrigerate the second for later in the week or freeze it). Buy 1 bunch of broccoli at $3.00 (part of the 2 for $6.00 deal - buy both and use the second bunch on Thursday). Jarred marinara sauce is a pantry staple.
Recipes:
- Sausage Broccoli Tortellini Skillet Recipe
Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Seared White Shrimp with Buttered Corn and Broccoli
Description: Large white shrimp are quickly seared in a buttered skillet with a little garlic until pink and tender, served alongside sweet corn on the cob and steamed broccoli for a simple, colorful plate. This meal cooks in minutes and is easy enough for kids to help with.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, $6.99/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.00), Broccoli (second bunch from Wednesday purchase)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of white shrimp, estimated cost $3.50. Buy 1 ear of sweet corn at $0.60. Use the second broccoli bunch purchased on Wednesday at no additional cost this day. Butter and garlic are pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Skillet Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet
Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Sandwiches on Sub Rolls with Baked Beans
Description: A seasoned chicken breast is baked until juicy, then sliced and layered onto a soft sub roll with cheese and simple toppings for a kid-friendly sandwich night. A warm side of baked beans makes this feel like a backyard cookout any day of the week.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts ($4.49/lb), Deli Style White Sub Rolls (2-ct pkg, $2.99), Kraft Shredded Cheese (second pkg from Monday purchase), Bush's Best Baked Beans (2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast (about one breast), estimated cost $2.25. Use 1 sub roll from the 2-ct package and save the second for another use. Use remaining shredded cheese from Monday's purchase at no additional cost this day. Buy 1 can of baked beans at $1.50 (part of the 2 for $3.00 deal - buy both and save the second can).
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- GreenWise Ground Chicken (1 tray, 16 oz): $3.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (x2 pkgs, 2 for $6.00 deal): $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x2 ears at $0.60 each, from 5 for $3.00 deal): $1.20
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (0.5 lb): $3.25
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag): $2.99
- Knorr Sides (x4 pouches, 4 for $4.00 deal): $4.00
- Publix Italian Sausage (1 pkg, 20 oz): $5.69
- Rana Tortelloni (x2 pkgs, 2 for $10.00 deal): $10.00
- Broccoli (x2 bunches, 2 for $6.00 deal): $6.00
- White Shrimp (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $2.25
- Deli Style White Sub Rolls (1 pkg, 2-ct): $2.99
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x2 cans, 2 for $3.00 deal): $3.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Flour tortillas (for Monday tacos)
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and pepper
- Taco seasoning or chili powder and cumin
- Jarred marinara or tomato sauce (for Wednesday bake)
- Mayonnaise or ketchup (for Friday sandwiches)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- New York Strip Steak (Boneless, Publix USDA Choice Beef): $15.99/lb
- Sirloin Tri-Tip Roast (Publix USDA Choice Beef): $13.99/lb
- GreenWise Ground Chicken (Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray): $3.99
- White Shrimp (Large, 31 to 35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen): $6.99/lb
- Shrimp Snack Pack (Extra Large Cooked Shrimp & Cocktail Sauce, 13-oz pkg): $10.00
- Salmon Fillets (Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed): $11.99/lb
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Grade A, No Antibiotics Ever): $4.49/lb
- Publix Tuna Steaks (Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg): $5.99
- Brown Shrimp (Jumbo, 16 to 20 per Pound, Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Previously Frozen): $12.99/lb
- Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers (With Brisket, Kobe-Crafted, USDA Inspected, 16-oz pkg): $10.49
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak (Boneless, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics): $12.99/lb
- GreenWise Organic Chicken Breast Fillets (Boneless, Skinless, 99% Fat-Free, USDA Grade A): $7.99/lb
- Ground Sirloin (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package): $8.99/lb
- Diluigi Diner Style Smashables (18-oz tray): $9.99
- Hillshire Farm Lunch Meats (7 to 9-oz tub): 2 for $8.00
- Hormel Black Label Bacon (12 or 16-oz pkg): $6.99
- Publix Top Sirloin Beef Kabobs (With Vegetables): $13.99/lb
- Publix Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (Regular or Cajun-Style Seasoned, Prepared Fresh In-Store): $5.99/lb
- GreenWise 92% Lean Ground Beef (USDA-Inspected, Raised Without Antibiotics): $10.99/lb
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics): $6.49/lb
- GreenWise Flounder Fillets (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg): $7.99
- Publix Mini Crab Cakes (With Sweet Heat Dipping Sauce, Perfect for the Air Fryer, each tray): $7.99
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia): $9.49/lb
- Boar's Head Lower Sodium Turkey Breast (Sliced Fresh in the Deli): $13.99/lb
- Publix Honey Maple Turkey Breast (Sliced Fresh in the Deli): $7.99/lb
- Publix Italian Sausage (Pesto Provolone Cheese, Limited Edition, 20-oz pkg): $5.69
- Galbani String Cheese (Whole Milk or 33% Moisture Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, 12-oz pkg): $3.99
- Publix Pork Picnic Half: $2.49/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Publix Italian Half Sub (Ultimate or Turkey, With the Customer Choice of Sub Roll, Veggies, Cheese and Toppings, each): $3.99
- Boar's Head Fryer Turkey Salad (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, each): $7.99
- Publix Italian-Style Wrap (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 9.74-oz pkg): $5.99
- Publix 20-Piece Fried Chicken Wings (Hot & Spicy, Breaded or Non-Breaded, Ready-to-Eat, each cont): $14.99
- Publix 5-Piece Chicken Wings Meal (With Choice of Two Sides and a Roll, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each): $8.99
- Belgioioso Parmesan Cheese (Located in the Publix Specialty Cheese Section, 8-oz pkg): $3.99
- Small Dessert Flight (Includes Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cannoli, and Fruit Tarts, From the Publix Bakery, 6-oz pkg): $4.99
- Publix Pistachio Flavored Yogurt Parfait (Each cont): $4.49
Produce on sale:
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced, 8-oz pkg): 2 for $4.00
- Carambola (Each): 2 for $4.00
- Green Avocados (Each): 2 for $5.00
- Publix Tropical Coconut Mix: $5.99/lb
- Cherries (Extra Sweet and Extra Large Varieties): $4.99/lb
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (California-Grown): $2.99/lb
- Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines (California-Grown, Yellow or White Flesh Varieties): $2.99/lb
- Red or Black Plums (California-Grown): $2.99/lb
- Fresh Attitude Salads (Spring Mix, Half and Half, Hearty Harvest, Baby Spinach, or Arugula, 5-oz pkg): 2 for $6.00
- King O' the West Honeydew Melon (Or Orangedew, each): $4.99
- Broccoli (Each bunch, or Brussels Sprouts, each pkg): 2 for $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (Each): 5 for $3.00
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag): $2.99
- GreenWise Organic Orange Juice (Some or No Pulp, 52-oz cont): $5.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Tillamook Cheese Snacks (Or Slices, Shredded, or Chunk, 6 to 8-oz pkg): 2 for $7.00
- Sargento String Cheese (Or Cheese Sticks, 9 to 12-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (Or Chunk; or Cracker Barrel Rich & Bold Cheese Cubes or Chunk Cheese, 6 to 8-oz pkg): 2 for $6.00
- GreenWise Uncured Pork Bacon (Raised Without Antibiotics, 8-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Publix Pistachio Pudding (Makes a Great Dessert or Snack): $2.99/lb
- Publix Pistachio Flavored Yogurt Parfait (Each cont): $4.49
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Deli Style White Sub Rolls (Baked Fresh In-Store Daily, From the Publix Bakery, 2-ct. 10-oz pkg): $2.99
- Apple Turnovers (Flaky Pastry Dough, Baked In-Store, From the Publix Bakery, 2-ct. 7-oz pkg): $3.59
- French Toast Toaster Tops (Or Cornbread, From the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 6-oz pkg): $3.49
- Chicago Italian Bread (Baked Fresh Daily, From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg): $2.99
- Mini Cookies and Cream Cream Cheese Pie (Also Available in Banana or S'mores, From the Publix Bakery, 8 to 10-oz pkg): $6.49
- Pistachio Muffins (From the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 13.59-oz pkg): $4.59
- GreenWise English Muffins (Plain or Sourdough, Located in the Publix Bakery, 5-ct. 10-oz pkg): $1.99
- Crème Cake (From the Publix Bakery, 25 or 26-oz pkg): $6.99
- Publix Enriched White Bread (Large, 20-oz loaf): $1.75
Pantry on sale:
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can): 2 for $3.00
- Knorr Sides (4 to 5.8-oz pouch): 4 for $4.00
- Sargento Natural American Cheese Slices (16-oz pkg): $6.99
- GreenWise Almond Butter (Or Organic Cashew Butter, 16-oz jar): $8.99
- GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (12.7-oz bot): $4.79
- GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets (17.3-oz box): $4.99
- GreenWise Collagen Peptides (Unflavored, 10-oz tub): $13.99
- Rana Tortelloni (Or Ravioli; or Alfredo or Pesto Sauce; or Single Serve Lasagna, 7 to 12-oz pkg): 2 for $10.00
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (Just Add Your Favorite Slaw Dressing, 16-oz pkg): $1.49
- Smithfield Pork Sausage Patties (Hometown Original, Fully Cooked, Sold Frozen, 19.5-oz pkg): $4.99
Frozen on sale:
- Publix Salmon Meal for One (12-oz pkg): $7.99
- Publix Meal for One (12 or 13-oz pkg): $6.99
- Stouffer's Entrées or Sides (8 to 12.75-oz; or Lean Cuisine Entrées, 5 to 10.87-oz box): 3 for $10.00
- Innovasian Cuisine Side Dish (14 or 18-oz; or Potstickers Skillet Meal, 8.7-oz box): 2 for $10.00
- GreenWise Organic Frozen Vegetables (Broccoli Florets, Cut Green Beans, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, or Sweet Corn, 32-oz bag): $5.99
- Publix Pistachio-Crusted Cod Meal for One (With Creamed Spinach, 12-oz pkg): $9.99
- Publix Pistachio-Crusted Pork Meal for One (With Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Butter, 12-oz pkg): $6.99
- Centerville Pie Co. Pie (Spinach & Feta or Shepherd's; or Chicken Pot Pie, 34 or 36-oz box): $9.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$54.86
for 1 person · $54.86 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of July 29, 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 Publix.