ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breasts with Burst Grape Tomato Pan Sauce
Description: One seared chicken breast is finished with grape tomatoes that burst into a garlicky, buttery pan sauce. It is a quick, high-protein dinner with only a few grams of net carbs.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Assume 8 oz (0.5 lb) of chicken breast, sliced in half horizontally into two thin cutlets so it cooks fast. Use about 5 oz (roughly 1 cup) of grape tomatoes, 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp butter, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 tbsp chicken broth. Estimated net carbs: about 6g.
Recipes:
- Skillet Chicken Breasts with Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
- Skillet Tomato Chicken
- One Pan Chicken with Garlic Balsamic Tomatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Chili-Lime Pork Chops with Fresh Avocado Salsa
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are rubbed with chili powder, cumin, and lime, then seared quickly. They are topped with a cool, chunky avocado salsa made for one.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assume 8 oz (0.5 lb), about 2 thin chops. Season with 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, salt, and the juice of 1/2 lime. For the salsa, dice 1/2 avocado and mix with 1 tbsp minced red onion, 1 tbsp chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Wrap the other half of the pork pack and refrigerate it for Friday, or freeze it. Estimated net carbs: about 4g.
Recipes:
- Chili Rubbed Pork with Avocado Salsa
- Grilled Pork Chops with Avocado Salsa
- Grilled Pork Chops with Mango & Avocado Salsa

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon and Sauteed Grape Tomatoes
Description: Shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter with a squeeze of lemon, alongside tomatoes that blister in the same skillet. It takes about 15 minutes and is a light, flavorful low-carb dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Assume 8 oz (0.5 lb) of peeled, deveined shrimp. If the shrimp are shell-on, peel them first. Use the remaining grape tomatoes (about 5 oz), 2 tbsp butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, the juice of 1/2 lemon, and parsley if you have it. Estimated net carbs: about 7g.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
- Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Easy Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Walnut-Dijon Crusted Baked Chicken Breasts with Sliced Avocado
Description: A chicken breast is brushed with Dijon and pressed with finely chopped walnuts, then baked until golden and juicy. Fresh avocado slices on the side add creamy healthy fats.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Assume 8 oz (0.5 lb) of chicken breast. Use 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, chopped finer, with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder. Bake at 400F for 22 to 25 minutes, until the center reaches 165F. Serve with 1/2 avocado, sliced. Estimated net carbs: about 5g.
Recipes:
- Walnut Crusted Chicken Breast
- Walnut Crusted Chicken (Whole30 & Keto)
- Heart Healthy Crispy Baked Chicken with Walnuts

Friday
Meal: Smothered Pork Chops with Onions and Thyme Pan Gravy
Description: Pork chops are seared, then simmered under soft caramelized onions in a creamy thyme pan gravy. The gravy is thickened by reducing broth and cream, so no flour is needed.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Assume the remaining 8 oz (0.5 lb) of pork chops, about 2 thin chops. Use 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/3 cup chicken broth, and 2 tbsp heavy cream. Simmer until the gravy coats a spoon. Estimated net carbs: about 6g.
Recipes:
- Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
- Pork Chops Smothered in Onion Gravy
- Smothered Pork Chops

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) (1 lb): $1.69
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.5 lb): $4.50
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x1 pack, 10 oz): $1.99
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $2.99
- Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts (x1 bag): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh cloves) and garlic powder
- Yellow onion and red onion
- Lemon and lime
- Chili powder and cumin
- Dried thyme
- Dijon mustard
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro and parsley (optional)