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, a kid-favorite combo that comes together in under 30 minutes. Fresh sweet corn on the side adds a fun, sweet crunch that kids love.
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: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16-oz tray of ground chicken split between 2 people, about 8 oz each; use half a bag of shredded cheese (one bag from the 2-for-$6 deal covers this meal and Wednesday); cook 2 ears of corn for the two of you.
Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Green Beans and Knorr Rice Side
Description: Boneless pork loin chops are seasoned simply with salt and pepper and seared golden in a skillet, giving kids a juicy, familiar protein they will enjoy. A quick Knorr rice side and tender green beans round out the plate for a complete, easy weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, $6.49/lb), Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag, $2.99), Knorr Sides (4 for $4.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork chops (2 chops, about 0.5 lb each) for a total estimated cost of $6.49; use the full 1-lb bag of green beans; prepare 1 pouch of Knorr rice side (from the 4-for-$4 deal, saving remaining pouches for later in the week or future use).
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Dirty Rice
Wednesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Tortelloni Bake with Broccoli
Description: Sliced Italian sausage links are baked together with cheese-filled tortelloni and a simple tomato sauce for a hearty, cheesy pasta bake kids will ask for again. Steamed broccoli on the side keeps it balanced and adds a pop of green to the plate.
Sale items used: Publix Italian Sausage (Pesto Provolone Cheese, 20-oz pkg, $5.69), Rana Tortelloni (2 for $10.00), Kraft Shredded Cheese (from 2-for-$6 deal, already purchased Monday), Broccoli (2 for $6.00)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 20-oz sausage package (about 10 oz, roughly 3 links) for 2 people and refrigerate the rest for another use; use 1 package of Rana Tortelloni (one from the 2-for-$10 pair); use 1 bunch of broccoli from the 2-for-$6 deal.
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, a simple preparation kids enjoy without any heat or exotic flavors. Buttered sweet corn and steamed broccoli make this a colorful, fun plate that feels like a treat.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Large, $6.99/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.00, already purchased Monday), Broccoli (2 for $6.00, second bunch from Monday purchase)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of white shrimp for a total estimated cost of $6.99, giving each person about 15 to 17 shrimp; use 2 ears of corn (from the 5-for-$3 purchase made Monday); use the second broccoli bunch from the 2-for-$6 deal purchased on Wednesday.
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: Chicken breasts are seasoned simply and baked until juicy, then sliced and layered onto fresh sub rolls with cheese slices for a sandwich kids will love. A warm side of baked beans makes this feel like a backyard cookout to close out 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 or Sargento Natural American Cheese Slices ($6.99), Bush's Best Baked Beans (2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken breasts (2 breasts, about 0.5 lb each) for a total estimated cost of $4.49; use 1 pkg of sub rolls (2 rolls, perfect for 2 people); use Sargento Natural American Cheese Slices at $6.99 for the package; open 1 can of Bush's Baked Beans from the 2-for-$3 deal and save the second can.
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwiches
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- GreenWise Ground Chicken, 16-oz tray (x1): $3.99
- Kraft Shredded Cheese, 6 to 8-oz pkg (x2, 2-for-$6 deal): $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (x4 ears, from 5-for-$3 deal): $2.40
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops, Boneless (1 lb): $6.49
- Publix Green Beans, 1-lb bag (x1): $2.99
- Knorr Sides, 4-for-$4 deal (x1 pouch, priced as 1 of 4): $1.00
- Publix Italian Sausage, Pesto Provolone, 20-oz pkg (x1): $5.69
- Rana Tortelloni (x1 pkg, from 2-for-$10 deal, buying 2): $10.00
- Broccoli (x2 bunches, 2-for-$6 deal): $6.00
- White Shrimp, Large (1 lb): $6.99
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $4.49
- Deli Style White Sub Rolls, 2-ct pkg (x1): $2.99
- Sargento Natural American Cheese Slices, 16-oz pkg (x1): $6.99
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (x2 cans, 2-for-$3 deal): $3.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing pork, shrimp, and chicken)
- Garlic (minced, for shrimp skillet)
- Salt and black pepper
- Taco seasoning packet
- Soft flour tortillas (for Monday tacos)
- Jarred marinara or tomato sauce (for Wednesday sausage and tortelloni bake)
🏷️ 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
$69.02
for 2 people · $34.51 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.