Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters with Broccoli and Rice
Description: A juicy oven-baked chicken leg quarter brushed with BBQ sauce, served alongside steamed broccoli and fluffy white rice. A simple, familiar dinner kids love with mild flavors and no fuss.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters, Broccoli
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 chicken leg quarter (about 0.75 lb), 1/2 cup dry rice, 1 cup broccoli florets (half of a 2 for $6.00 pack)
Recipes:
- Baked BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
- Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Legs
- Oven Baked Barbecue Chicken Legs and Better Home Fries
Tuesday
Meal: Beef Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Broccoli
Description: Classic spaghetti tossed with a hearty ground beef tomato sauce, paired with a side of steamed broccoli. A kid-approved comfort meal that's easy to make on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, GreenWise Organic Pasta Sauce, Publix Premium Pasta, Broccoli
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.33 lb ground chuck, 1/3 jar pasta sauce, 2 oz dry pasta, 1 cup broccoli florets (remaining half of pack from Monday)
Recipes:
- One-Pot Spaghetti with Broccoli and Meat Sauce
- Easy One Pot Pasta with Ground Beef and Broccoli
- Garlic Noodles with Beef and Broccoli
Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Pulled Pork with Mashed Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Description: Tender slow-roasted pork shoulder shredded into juicy pulled pork, served with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. A cozy, mild dinner that's easy for little ones to enjoy.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast, Publix Russet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 20 minutes active, plus 5-6 hours roasting
Serving note: 0.75 lb pork roast portion, 2 medium potatoes from the 5-lb bag, 1 cup Brussels sprouts (half of a 2 for $5.00 pack); start the roast early or prepare it a day ahead and reheat
Recipes:
- Pulled Pork Sliders with Brussels Sprouts Slaw
- Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
- Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cheese Grits
Thursday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Naan Wraps with Carrots
Description: Diced chicken breast sauteed in a skillet and wrapped in warm naan bread, served with crunchy carrot sticks on the side. A fun, hand-held dinner that kids enjoy assembling themselves.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Stonefire Naan Flatbread, GreenWise Organic Whole Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.4 lb chicken breast, 1 naan flatbread (half of a 2 for $6.00 pack), 1/2 cup carrot sticks (half of a 2 for $3.00 pack)
Recipes:
- Ginger Chicken Naan Wraps
- Tandoori Chicken Naan Wraps
- Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice and Green Beans
Description: Sweet, tender shrimp sauteed in garlic butter, served over white rice with a side of snipped green beans. A mild, buttery dish that's a great way to introduce kids to seafood.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.4 lb shrimp, 1/2 cup dry rice, 1 cup green beans (half of a 2 for $5.00 pack)
Recipes:
- Garlic Shrimp and Green Beans
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
- One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (0.75 lb): $1.19
- Broccoli (1 pack, used across Monday and Tuesday): $3.00
- Ground Chuck (0.33 lb): $1.65
- GreenWise Organic Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.99
- Publix Premium Pasta (1 pack, used partially): $2.50
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast (0.75 lb): $2.24
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag, used partially): $3.99
- Brussels Sprouts (1 pack, used partially): $2.50
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (0.4 lb): $1.80
- Stonefire Naan Flatbread (1 pack, used partially): $3.00
- GreenWise Organic Whole Carrots (1 pack, used partially): $1.50
- White Shrimp (0.4 lb): $4.00
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (1 pack, used partially): $2.50
Pantry staples needed:
- White rice
- BBQ sauce
- Butter
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Ground Chuck: $4.99/lb
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast: $3.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Wings: $3.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters: $1.59/lb
- White Shrimp: $9.99/lb
- Salmon Select Cuts: $6.99 each
- Publix Gourmet Beef Meatballs: $8.99/lb
- Publix BBQ Bacon Chicken Grillers: $7.99/lb
- Publix Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers: $8.99/lb
- Publix Potato Skins: $8.99/lb
- Lobster Tails: $6.99 each
- Publix Salmon Meal for One: $7.99
- Jennie-O Ground Turkey: 2 for $8.00
- Vita Classic Atlantic Nova Salmon: $10.99
- Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets: $5.49/lb
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters: $13.99/lb
- Chuck Tender Roast: $7.99/lb
- New York Strip Steak: $14.99/lb
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast: $2.99/lb
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs: $7.99/lb
- Publix Stuffed Flank Steak: $18.99/lb
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $4.49/lb
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak: $20.99/lb
- Nathan's Famous Beef Franks: $5.99
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.49/lb
- Dakota Organic Ground Beef: $8.99
- Publix Whole Pork Picnic: $1.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Boar's Head Turkey Sub: $7.99
- Publix Dutch Gouda: $5.99
- Boar's Head Deluxe Ham: $11.99/lb
- Publix 2-Piece Fried Chicken Meal: $6.49 each
- Publix 8-Piece Mixed Fried Chicken: $10.49
- Publix Italian Herb Chicken: $9.99 each
- Pulled Rotisserie Chicken: $8.99
- Publix Homestyle Chicken Salad: $5.99
- Boar's Head Jerk Turkey Protein Bowl: $7.99
- Publix Lunch Meats: $7.29
Produce on sale:
- Publix Russet Potatoes: $3.99, 5-lb bag
- Publix Red Seedless Watermelon Chunks: $3.49/lb
- Mandarins: $4.99, 3-lb bag
- Tree-Ripened Peaches: $2.99/lb
- Bartlett or Red Pears: $1.99/lb
- Pomegranates: 3 for $10.00
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Gum Drops Grapes: $3.49/lb
- Moon Drops Grapes: $3.49/lb
- Cotton Candy Grapes: $4.99/lb
- Navel Oranges: $1.69/lb
- Publix Salad Kits: 2 for $6.00
- Fall Hard Squash: $1.29/lb
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Yellow Onions: $3.99
- Broccoli: 2 for $6.00
- Brussels Sprouts: 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Gala Apples: $4.99
- GreenWise Organic Whole Carrots: 2 for $3.00
- Publix Spinach: $1.49
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Publix Greek Yogurt: 2 for $8.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Mozzarella String Cheese: 2 for $8.00
- GreenWise Organic Cheese Crumbles: 2 for $7.00
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs: $6.99
- Publix Cream Cheese: 3 for $5.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices: 2 for $7.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Macadamia Cookie Bites: $4.59
- Homestyle Cornbread: $4.49
- Sprinkle Crunch Brownie Bite Platter: $14.99
- GreenWise Crusty White Baguette: $1.59
- Mini Strudels: $4.99
- Carvel Round Ice Cream Cake: $22.99
- Chantilly Berry Vanilla Cupcakes: $5.99
- Almond Croissant, 2-Count: $3.99
- Pumpkin and Cheese Croissant, 2-Count: $3.99
- Pumpkin Fritters: $4.99
- Loaf Cake: 2 for $10.00
- GreenWise Avocado Seed & Grain Bread: $4.99
- Iced Cinnamon Swirl Cake: $5.49
- Publix Garlic Bread: 2 for $6.00
Pantry on sale:
- Publix Premium Pasta: 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Pasta Sauce: $2.99
- GreenWise Organic Honey: $6.49
- GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets: $4.99
- GreenWise Almond Flour: $1.00 off
- GreenWise Organic Cane Sugar: $4.24
- GreenWise Organic Vanilla Extract: $1.00 off
- Mahatma Jasmine Rice: $2.49
- Stonefire Naan Flatbread: 2 for $6.00
- GreenWise Organic Coffee: $7.99
- GreenWise Organic Tea: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Vegetables: 10 for $10.00
- Publix Premium Single-Serve Coffee: $4.99
- Publix Salsa Con Queso Dip: 2 for $7.00
- Publix White Distilled Vinegar: $2.89
- Nissin Top Ramen Bowl: 10 for $10.00
Frozen on sale:
- Michael Angelo's Entrée: 2 for $8.00
- GreenWise Frozen Quinoa: 2 for $8.00
- GreenWise Organic Skillet Meal: $8.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$32.86
for 1 person · $32.86 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of September 23, 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.