ALDI Low-Carb Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Your ALDI haul this week keeps things simple and low-carb: chicken breasts anchor Monday and Thursday, thin-sliced pork chops cover Tuesday and Friday, and the shrimp gets Wednesday to itself. The Tyson chicken breasts are $6.76 for 4 lbs and the pork chops are $11.96 for 4 lbs, so the two biggest packs stretch across four dinners. Cherub grape tomatoes show up on Monday and Wednesday, and the organic avocados 4-pack ($2.99) splits neatly between Tuesday's fresh salsa and Thursday's sliced avocado. Because the sauces rely on butter, garlic, and reduction instead of flour or sugar, every night stays at roughly 4 to 7g net carbs per serving.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breasts with Burst Grape Tomato Pan Sauce
Description: Chicken breasts are seasoned with oregano and garlic, then seared in a skillet. Grape tomatoes are cooked down in the same pan with red wine vinegar and butter to make a quick, tangy sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lb Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) and 1 pkg (10 oz) Cherub Grape Tomatoes. Cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165F, finishing in a 400F oven if the pieces are thick. About 4g net carbs per serving.
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 cumin, then seared quickly in a hot skillet. They are topped with a chunky avocado, lime and onion salsa.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lb Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops and 2 avocados from the Organic Avocados 4-pack (half an avocado per person). About 4g net carbs per serving.
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 a hot skillet with plenty of garlic, butter and red pepper flakes. Grape tomatoes are added at the end to soften, and the pan is finished with a squeeze of lemon.
Sale items used: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lb Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (peel and devein if needed) and 1 pkg (10 oz) Cherub Grape Tomatoes. Cook the shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side. About 4g net carbs 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 and mayonnaise, pressed into chopped walnuts and baked until golden. They are served with sliced avocado dressed in lemon and salt.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lb Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), 1 pack Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts (about 1/2 cup used for the crust) and the remaining 2 avocados from the Organic Avocados 4-pack. Bake at 400F until the chicken reaches 165F, covering loosely with foil if the walnuts darken too quickly. About 5g net carbs 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-sliced pork chops are browned in a skillet, then simmered briefly with sauteed onions, butter, thyme and unsweetened chicken broth. The sauce is reduced until it coats the chops like a gravy.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lb Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, 2 medium onions and 1 cup unsweetened chicken broth from the pantry. Do not thicken with flour or cornstarch; reduce the sauce instead. About 7g net carbs per serving.
Recipes:
- Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
- Pork Chops Smothered in Onion Gravy
- Smothered Pork Chops

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) (4 lbs): $6.76
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (4 lbs): $11.96
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (1.5 lbs): $13.49
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x2 pkgs, 10 oz each): $3.98
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $2.99
- Southern Grove Chopped Walnuts (x1 pack): $2.79

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic
- Yellow onions (2 medium for Friday, plus a small amount for Tuesday)
- Lemons or lemon juice
- Lime juice
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried oregano
- Dried thyme
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Red pepper flakes
- Red wine vinegar
- Dijon mustard (no added sugar)
- Mayonnaise (no added sugar)
- Unsweetened chicken broth