ALDI Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Thighs with Baby Bella Mushrooms and Rice
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken thighs are seared golden in a skillet, then finished with sliced baby bella mushrooms in a simple garlic and herb pan sauce. Served over a fluffy ready-to-eat rice cup, this is a satisfying and completely gluten-free weeknight dinner for one.
Sale items used: Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken thighs (roughly 2 thighs); use half the 8-oz mushroom package (about 4 oz); use 1 rice cup. Leftover mushrooms can be refrigerated and used on Friday.
Recipes:
- One Skillet Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms with Cauliflower Rice
- Instant Pot Chicken Thighs & Rice (GF, DF)

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Honey Maple Salmon with Avocado and Cucumber Salad
Description: A single salmon fillet is pan-seared to a caramelized finish, letting the honey maple glaze do the heavy lifting for flavor. It is plated alongside a crisp salad of sliced mini cucumbers and fresh avocado dressed with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of salt.
Sale items used: Fresh Honey Maple Salmon, Avocados, Mini Cucumbers
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of salmon (one generous fillet); use 1 avocado; use about one-third of the mini cucumber package. Remaining cucumbers keep well in the fridge for snacking.
Recipes:
- 20 Minute Maple Soy Glazed Salmon

Wednesday
Meal: Sliced Marinated Pork Loin Filet with Black Bean and Rice Skillet
Description: A portion of marinated pork loin filet is roasted or pan-seared, then sliced and served over a quick skillet of seasoned black beans and rice. The marinade on the pork adds bold flavor with no extra seasoning needed, keeping this meal simple and gluten-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans, Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin filet; use half the can of black beans (about 7.75 oz) and refrigerate the rest for Thursday; use 1 rice cup. Make-ahead tip: the pork can be seasoned and refrigerated the night before to save time.
Recipes:
- Cuban Pork Loin with Black Beans and Rice

Thursday
Meal: Polska Kielbasa and Black Bean Rice Bowl with Salsa and Avocado
Description: Sliced polska kielbasa is browned in a skillet and combined with the remaining black beans from Wednesday, served over rice and topped with cantina salsa and fresh avocado. This hearty bowl comes together in minutes and is naturally gluten-free when using the listed ingredients.
Sale items used: Parkview Polska Kielbasa, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (remainder from Wednesday), Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cup, Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa, Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third of the kielbasa package (roughly 4-5 oz of slices); use the remaining half can of black beans; use 1 rice cup; top with 3-4 tablespoons of salsa and 1 sliced avocado. Remaining kielbasa can be refrigerated or frozen.

Friday
Meal: Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken Breast with Shredded Mozzarella and Mushrooms
Description: A seasoned sun-dried tomato and basil chicken breast is pan-seared and finished in the oven, then topped with shredded mozzarella and the remaining baby bella mushrooms for a melty, satisfying gluten-free dinner. A spoonful of tomato basil pasta sauce spooned over the top ties all the flavors together beautifully.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken (Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Boneless Chicken Breast), Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella, Baby Bella Mushrooms (remainder from Monday), Reggano Tomato, Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb (1 chicken breast); use about 2-3 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella; use the remaining 4 oz of mushrooms from Monday; use 3-4 tablespoons of pasta sauce. Remaining mozzarella and pasta sauce can be stored for future use.
Recipes:
- Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Antibiotic Free Family Pack Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Fresh Honey Maple Salmon (0.5 lb): $5.50
- Fresh Marinated Pork Loin Filet (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Parkview Polska Kielbasa (x1 pack, 13-14 oz): $2.89
- Baby Bella Mushrooms (x1 pack, 8 oz): $1.29
- Mini Cucumbers (x1 pack, 16 oz): $1.69
- Avocados (x2): $1.18
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans (x1 can): $0.99
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups (x3): $4.95
- Park Street Deli Cantina Salsa (x1): $2.49
- Reggano Tomato, Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce (x1): $1.69
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella (x1 bag, 16 oz): $3.29

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian herbs or oregano
- Lime or lemon juice
- Paprika or chili powder (for kielbasa bowl)