Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken leg quarters served with buttery mashed potatoes and tender roasted broccoli florets. A cozy, familiar dinner that kids love because of the simple flavors and soft textures.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters, Broccoli, Publix Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: 2 chicken leg quarters (about 1.5 lbs total), 1 head of broccoli (half of the 2-for-$6 deal), and about 1 lb potatoes mashed with butter and milk.
Recipes:
- Roasted Chicken Quarters, Broccoli, and Mashed Potatoes
- Baked Chicken Leg Quarters - Recipes From A Pantry
- Savory Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Classic Beef Burgers with Lettuce and Tomato
Description: Simple homemade beef burgers on soft buns with crisp lettuce and sliced tomato, kid approved and easy to customize with ketchup or cheese. Quick to cook on the stovetop or grill pan.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef Burgers, Hamburger Buns, Garden Life Romaine Leaves, Beefsteak Tomato
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 2 beef burger patties (about 0.75 lb total), 2 hamburger buns, a few romaine leaves, and half a tomato sliced.
Recipes:
- Homemade Burgers Recipe - Cooking with Kids for Family Dinner Fun
- Beef And Veggie Burgers: Toddler-Friendly!
- The Classic American Burger: A Simple Recipe for Kid-Friendly Deliciousness

Wednesday
Meal: Bratwurst Skillet with Mushrooms and Potatoes
Description: Sliced bratwurst sausages sauteed with mushrooms and diced potatoes in one skillet for an easy, hearty weeknight meal. Mild seasoning keeps it kid-friendly and comforting.
Sale items used: Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage, Publix White Mushrooms
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package bratwurst (about 4 links, enough for 2 people), 1 pack mushrooms sliced (half of the 2-for-$6 deal), and about 0.5 lb leftover potatoes from Monday's bag diced and pan-fried.
Recipes:
- Bratwurst Potato Skillet Recipe
- Easy Bratwurst and Potato Skillet Recipe
- Bratwurst-Potato Skillet Dinner Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Baked Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Squash
Description: Lean pork tenderloin roasted until juicy and sliced into kid-friendly pieces, paired with sweet roasted hard squash. A mild, naturally sweet dinner that's easy for little ones to eat.
Sale items used: Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins, Fall Hard Squash
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: About 1 lb pork tenderloin sliced for 2 servings, and 1.5 lbs squash cubed and roasted with a little oil.
Recipes:
- Perfectly Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Squash Vegetable Medley
- Roast Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash

Friday
Meal: Baked Salmon with Broccoli
Description: Flaky baked salmon fillets with a side of roasted broccoli make a simple, mild-flavored dinner that's both healthy and easy for kids to enjoy. Light seasoning keeps it approachable for younger palates.
Sale items used: Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 2 salmon fillets (about 0.75 lb total from the $8.99 package) and 1 head of broccoli (second half of the 2-for-$6 deal).
Recipes:
- Oven Baked Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
- Sheet Pan Salmon with Roasted Broccoli

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Broccoli (2 heads total for Monday and Friday): $6.00
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag): $3.99
- Lean Ground Beef Burgers (0.75 lb): $7.49
- Hamburger Buns (1 pack): $3.49
- Garden Life Romaine Leaves (1 pack): $3.99
- Beefsteak Tomato (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Publix Bratwurst Pork Sausage (1 pack): $5.69
- Publix White Mushrooms (1 pack): $3.00
- Publix Extra Lean Pork Loin Tenderloins (1 lb): $4.99
- Fall Hard Squash (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Publix Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1 package): $8.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Milk
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Ketchup or condiments for burgers