Food City Dairy-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's flyer is genuinely generous on budget-friendly proteins, with boneless chicken breast and Boston butt both sitting at just $1.49/lb - that is an outstanding price for either cut and they anchor four of the five nights comfortably. The Smithfield Pork Filets or Tenderloin at a flat $5.00 per package is a surprisingly economical pick that slots in as a mid-week option without straining the budget at all. For the one premium night, the Cooked Shrimp at $9.99/lb comes in cheaper per serving than the sirloin steaks or cod, making it the best value among the premium options on this flyer. The Bottom Round Roast was deliberately skipped because even at $6.99/lb it requires a long braise that pushes well past 60 minutes and the week already has good variety without it. Sticking to the $1.49/lb chicken and pork, one flat-price tenderloin, and a single shrimp night keeps the total well-shaped for a family of four.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Russet Potatoes
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then rested and sliced for serving. Diced russet potatoes are pan-fried alongside in the same skillet until crispy on the outside and tender inside, making a satisfying one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast, Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast (about 0.5 lb per person) and 1 bag of Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb), using roughly half the bag (about 2.5 lbs) for dinner and reserving the rest for later in the week. Clip the digital coupon before checkout to get the $1.49/lb price.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breast - Food Faith Fitness

Tuesday
Meal: Smithfield Pork Tenderloin with Skillet Classics and Italian Bread
Description: A Smithfield Pork Filet or Tenderloin is sliced into medallions, seasoned, and seared in a skillet until browned and cooked through, then served alongside a prepared Skillet Classics side for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Slices of Italian Bread round out the plate for dipping into the pan juices.
Sale items used: Smithfield Pork Filets or Tenderloin (13.4-27.2 oz), Skillet Classics (5-8.25 oz), Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Smithfield Pork Filets or Tenderloin (feeds 4 comfortably at the smaller end of the range), 1 package of Skillet Classics, and 1 loaf of Italian Bread. Check the Skillet Classics label to confirm no dairy ingredients are present before purchasing.

Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Pasta with Food Club Pasta Sauce
Description: Seasoned ground chuck is browned in a skillet, drained, and simmered with Food Club Pasta Sauce until rich and thick, then tossed with cooked Food Club Pasta for a hearty meat sauce dinner. This is a straightforward, filling weeknight meal that comes together quickly with pantry staples.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 Lbs. or More; Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz); Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ground Chuck (the 3 lb or more purchase requirement applies, so buy the minimum 3 lb package and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs for future use - cost is calculated on the 3 lb purchase), 1 jar of Food Club Pasta Sauce, and 1 package of Food Club Pasta. Check the pasta sauce label to confirm it contains no dairy or cheese.
Recipes:
- Healthy Homemade Meat Sauce Recipe (Dairy Free) - Fresh Water Peaches

Thursday
Meal: Sauteed Cooked Shrimp with Garlic over Russet Potatoes
Description: Pre-cooked shrimp are quickly sauteed in olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes until heated through and lightly caramelized at the edges, then served over halved and baked russet potatoes for a satisfying surf-and-starch dinner. The shrimp cook in just a few minutes, making this the fastest dinner of the week.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.; Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes (baked potatoes take about 35 minutes at 425 degrees F; shrimp saute takes 5 minutes)
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Cooked Shrimp (about 6 oz per person, roughly 10-11 shrimp each at 26/30 count) and the remaining potatoes from the Monday bag. Start the potatoes in the oven first, then saute the shrimp just before serving.
Recipes:
- The BEST Paleo Paprika Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Gluten free, Dairy free) - Perchance to Cook
- Garlic Roasted Shrimp and Potatoes - Healthy World Cuisine

Friday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast Tenders with King's Hawaiian Rolls
Description: Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked in the oven until golden and cooked through, served with soft King's Hawaiian Rolls on the side for a crowd-pleasing end-of-week dinner. The tenders bake in about 20 minutes, keeping the Friday night routine easy and relaxed.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Sanderson Farms; King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Chicken Breast Tenders (about 0.5 lb per person) and 1 package of King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct, 3 rolls per person). Check that any breadcrumb coating used from the pantry is dairy-free.
Recipes:
- Tender Crispy Baked Chicken {Dairy Free} - SHK

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $2.98
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb) (x1 bag): $2.49
- Smithfield Pork Filets or Tenderloin (13.4-27.2 oz) (x1 package): $5.00
- Skillet Classics (5-8.25 oz) (x1 package): $1.00
- Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily (x1 loaf): $2.99
- Ground Chuck, Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 Lbs. or More (3 lbs): $17.97
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz) (x1 jar): $1.00
- Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz) (x1 package): $1.00
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct. (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Sanderson Farms (2 lbs): $3.98
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct) (x1 package): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- Paprika
- Dairy-free breadcrumbs (check label)
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for baking