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: Juicy chicken leg quarters baked with a mild BBQ glaze until tender, served alongside steamed broccoli and fluffy white rice. A comforting, familiar dinner kids love with just a touch of sweet BBQ flavor.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters, Broccoli
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lb chicken leg quarters (2 pieces), 1 head broccoli, 1 cup dry rice for 2 people
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 simple ground beef tomato sauce, a guaranteed kid favorite. Served with a side of steamed broccoli for a balanced, easy weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Publix Premium Pasta, GreenWise Organic Pasta Sauce, Broccoli
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb ground chuck, half box (about 6 oz) pasta, half jar sauce, 1 head broccoli for 2 people
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 over creamy mashed potatoes with roasted Brussels sprouts on the side. A hearty, mild-flavored dinner that's easy for little ones to enjoy.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast, Publix Russet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 4 hours 15 minutes (mostly hands-off)
Serving note: 1.5 lb pork butt, 1.5 lb potatoes, 1 lb Brussels sprouts for 2 people. Note: start the pork roast early in the day or the night before, since total cook time is well over an hour but requires minimal active prep.
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 cooked in a skillet with mild seasoning, wrapped in warm soft naan bread, served with crunchy carrot sticks. A fun, hand-held dinner that's easy for kids to eat.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets, Stonefire Naan Flatbread, GreenWise Organic Whole Carrots
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb chicken breast cutlets, 2 pieces naan, 1 cup carrot sticks for 2 people
Recipes:
- Ginger Chicken Naan Wraps
- Tandoori Chicken Naan Wraps
- Chicken Shawarma Wraps
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Rice and Green Beans
Description: Sweet shrimp sauteed in a simple garlic butter sauce, served over rice with tender green beans on the side. A light, mild-flavored dinner that's easy to portion for small appetites.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb shrimp, 1 cup dry rice, half bag (about 6 oz) green beans for 2 people
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 (1.5 lbs): $2.39
- Broccoli (2 heads, one for Monday, one for Tuesday): $6.00
- Ground Chuck (0.75 lb): $3.74
- Publix Premium Pasta (1 pack): $2.50
- GreenWise Organic Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.99
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Publix Russet Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lb): $3.99
- Brussels Sprouts (1 unit): $2.50
- Publix Chicken Breast Cutlets (0.75 lb): $4.12
- Stonefire Naan Flatbread (1 pack): $3.00
- GreenWise Organic Whole Carrots (1 unit): $1.50
- White Shrimp (0.75 lb): $7.49
- Pero Family Farms Snipped Green Beans (1 pack): $2.50
Pantry staples needed:
- Rice
- BBQ sauce
- Garlic
- Butter
- Salt, pepper, and mild seasoning
- Milk and butter for mashed potatoes
- 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.
$47.21
for 2 people · $23.61 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.