ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breasts with Burst Grape Tomato Pan Sauce
Description: Two golden pan-seared chicken breasts are topped with a juicy sauce of blistered grape tomatoes, garlic, and butter. It is a quick, low-carb weeknight dinner that makes only what 2 people need.
Sale items used: Tyson Fresh Chicken Breasts, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb total, 1/2 lb per person) and 5 oz of grape tomatoes (about 1 cup, half the pack). Sear in 1 tbsp olive oil, then burst the tomatoes with 2 cloves garlic and 1 tbsp butter. Net carbs are about 5g per serving. The other half of the tomato pack is used on Wednesday.
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 and lime, then seared quickly so they stay juicy. They are served with a cool, chunky avocado salsa with lime, cilantro, and red onion.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 thin-sliced chops (about 1 lb total, 1/2 lb per person) and 2 avocados diced for the salsa. Add 1 tbsp chopped red onion, 1 tbsp cilantro, the juice of 1 lime, and salt. Season the chops with 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and the zest of 1 lime. Net carbs are about 5g per serving. The other 2 avocados are used on Thursday.
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: Plump shrimp are cooked in a bright garlic-butter sauce with lemon juice and zest, then served with tender sauteed grape tomatoes. It is ready in about 15 minutes and is naturally very low in carbs.
Sale items used: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 3/4 lb peeled shrimp (12 oz, about 6 oz per person) and the remaining 5 oz of grape tomatoes. Cook in 2 tbsp butter with 3 cloves garlic and the juice and zest of 1 lemon, and finish with parsley. Net carbs are about 5g per serving.
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: Chicken breasts are brushed with Dijon mustard and coated in a crunchy chopped walnut crust, then baked until golden. They are served with creamy sliced avocado on the side.
Sale items used: Tyson Fresh Chicken Breasts, Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 chicken breasts (about 1 lb total, 1/2 lb per person), 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard. Mix the walnuts with a pinch of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake at 400F for 22 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165F. Serve with 2 avocados total, 1 sliced per person. Net carbs are about 6g per serving.
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: Thin pork chops are seared, then simmered with soft golden onions in a rich thyme pan gravy. The gravy is thickened with cream instead of flour to keep it low-carb.
Sale items used: Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 thin-sliced chops (about 1 lb total, 1/2 lb per person) and 1 medium onion, sliced. Sear the chops, then cook the onion in the same pan. Add 1/2 cup broth, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1 tsp fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and reduce until the gravy coats a spoon. Return the chops to the pan for 2 to 3 minutes. Net carbs are about 7g per serving.
Recipes:
- Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
- Pork Chops Smothered in Onion Gravy
- Smothered Pork Chops

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Tyson Fresh Chicken Breasts (2 lbs): $3.38
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (2 lbs): $5.98
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.75 lb): $6.74
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x1 pack, 10 oz): $1.99
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $2.99
- Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts (x1 package): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Garlic
- Yellow onion and red onion
- Lemons and limes
- Fresh cilantro and parsley
- Fresh or dried thyme
- Dijon mustard
- Chili powder, cumin, garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper