Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (Food City Fresh): $1.99/lb
- Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut): $4.99/lb
- Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean): $5.99/lb (3 lbs or more)
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack): $1.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.): $9.99/lb
- Certified Angus Beef Chuck Roast: $5.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak (Certified Angus Beef): $8.99/lb
- Cod Fillets (Wild Caught): $10.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Beef Franks: $6.99 each, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Carolina Pride Bacon: $4.99 each
- SeaPak Shrimp (Frozen, 8.2-20 Oz.): $4.99 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes (5 Lb.): $1.99 each
- Loose Sweet Corn: 2/$1
- Locally Grown Tomatoes (Ripe): $1.99/lb
- Fresh Baking Potatoes (4 Pk.): $3.49 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Slow-Baked Boneless Pork Loin with Roasted Idaho Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: A generous 1.5 lb section of boneless pork loin is seasoned with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary, then slow-baked at 325 degrees until perfectly tender and juicy. Chunked Idaho potatoes roast alongside in the same pan, and two ears of sweet corn are boiled or grilled to complete this effortless and satisfying gluten-free dinner for two.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes (5 Lb.), Loose Sweet Corn
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 75 minutes total
Serving note: 1.5 lbs pork loin (about 12 oz cooked per person), 2 medium potatoes from the bag, 1 ear of corn per person

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Taco Bowls with Rice, Tomatoes, and Shredded Cheese
Description: One pound of 80% lean ground chuck is browned in a skillet with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt, then served over fluffy white rice in bowls topped with fresh diced tomatoes and a generous handful of shredded cheese. This hearty gluten-free taco bowl skips the tortilla entirely and delivers all the bold flavors of taco night in a satisfying rice-based format for two.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (Food City Fresh, 80% Lean), Food Club White Rice (2 Lb.), Locally Grown Tomatoes, Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb ground chuck total (8 oz per person), 1 cup dry rice cooked (about 2 cups cooked, split evenly), 0.5 lb tomatoes diced, shredded cheese to taste
Recipes:
- Taco Rice Bowl Recipe with Ground Beef

Wednesday
Meal: Garlic Herb Chicken Breast with Baked Potatoes and Fresh Tomato Salad
Description: Two split chicken breasts are rubbed with olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, then baked at 400 degrees until golden and cooked through. Each person gets a fluffy baked potato loaded with butter and a simple side salad of sliced ripe tomatoes dressed with olive oil, salt, and fresh herbs.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Sanderson Farms, Family Pack), Fresh Baking Potatoes (4 Pk.), Locally Grown Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 50 minutes total
Serving note: 1 split chicken breast per person (approximately 1 to 1.25 lbs total), 1 baking potato per person, 0.5 lb tomatoes sliced for salad
Recipes:
- Ultimate Garlic Herb Chicken with Delicious Mashed Potatoes
- Baked Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe!)

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with Smashed Idaho Potatoes and Sweet Corn
Description: Two center-cut boneless pork chops are seasoned simply with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a touch of paprika, then seared in a hot cast-iron skillet until golden and juicy. Boiled Idaho potatoes are smashed with butter and a splash of milk, and two ears of sweet corn round out this quick and satisfying gluten-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops (Food City Fresh, Center Cut), Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes (5 Lb.), Loose Sweet Corn
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 pork chop per person (buy approximately 1 lb total), 2 medium potatoes from the bag smashed, 1 ear of corn per person
Recipes:
- Easy Gluten-Free Garlic Herb Skillet Pork Chops

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry over White Rice with Shredded Cheese Topping
Description: One pound of cooked shrimp is quickly warmed in a skillet with butter, minced garlic, a squeeze of lemon, salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then spooned over steamed white rice and finished with a light sprinkle of shredded cheese for a rich, satisfying finish. This gluten-free meal comes together in under 20 minutes and feels indulgent while staying well within budget.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, 26/30 Ct.), Food Club White Rice (2 Lb.), Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb shrimp total (8 oz per person), 1 cup dry rice cooked (split evenly), shredded cheese as a light topping
Recipes:
- Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, approx. 1.5 lbs (cut from loin, buy a small end section): $2.99
- Boneless Pork Chops, approx. 1 lb (2 chops): $4.99
- Ground Chuck (80% Lean), 1 lb - note: sale price requires 3 lbs minimum, so purchase 3 lbs and freeze remaining 2 lbs: $17.97
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast (Family Pack), approx. 1.5 lbs (2 breast halves): $2.99
- Cooked Shrimp (26/30 Ct.), 1 lb: $9.99
- Basket & Bushel Idaho Potatoes (5 Lb. bag, used across Monday and Thursday): $1.99
- Fresh Baking Potatoes (4 Pk., used Wednesday, remaining 2 save for another use): $3.49
- Loose Sweet Corn, 4 ears (2 for Monday, 2 for Thursday): $2.00
- Locally Grown Tomatoes, approx. 1 lb (used Tuesday and Wednesday): $1.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (15.25 Oz., used Tuesday and Friday): $2.99
- Food Club White Rice (2 Lb., used Tuesday and Friday): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Dried rosemary
- Dried thyme
- Red pepper flakes
- Milk (small amount for smashed potatoes)
- Lemon (for shrimp)