Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Russet Potato Wedges
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, served alongside crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges seasoned with garlic and paprika. This simple, satisfying gluten-free dinner comes together quickly with pantry staples and two budget-friendly sale items.
Sale items used: Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast ($1.49/lb with digital coupon), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag ($2.49 each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast for one serving, costing about $0.75. Use 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5 lb bag (the rest carries over to Tuesday and Wednesday). Season with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Chicken And Potato Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Braised Boston Butt Pork with Garlic-Herb Potato Mash
Description: A small portion of Boston butt is slow-braised in seasoned broth until fork-tender, then served over creamy garlic-herb mashed russet potatoes made with butter. For one person, a smaller cut keeps this practical and the leftover braised pork can be refrigerated for a quick lunch the next day.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole-In-Bag Boston Butt ($1.49/lb), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag (carried over from Monday), Food Club Butter 16 oz ($2.99 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 90 minutes total (braising time included)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of Boston butt, costing about $1.49 - ask the butcher to cut a smaller portion if possible. Use 2 russet potatoes from the bag purchased Monday. Make-ahead tip: braise the pork in the afternoon and simply reheat at dinner time to save evening effort. Use 1 tablespoon of butter from the 16 oz package for the mash; the rest of the butter carries over to Wednesday and Thursday.
Recipes:
- Home Style Boston Butt Pork Roast & Vegetables
- Gluten-Free Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Smithfield Pork Tenderloin with Marinara-Glazed Russet Potatoes
Description: A portion of Smithfield pork tenderloin is pan-seared to a golden crust, then finished with a spoonful of gluten-free marinara sauce for a simple glaze, served alongside sliced russet potatoes roasted and topped with the same marinara. The Smithfield tenderloin package provides multiple servings, so the remainder can be wrapped and refrigerated for easy meals later in the week.
Sale items used: Smithfield Pork Filets or Tenderloin 13.4-27.2 oz ($5.00 each), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag (carried over from Monday), Food Club Pasta Sauce 24 oz ($1.00 each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: The $5.00 Smithfield package yields roughly 3 to 4 servings; use approximately one-third of the tenderloin (about 5 oz) for tonight and refrigerate the rest. Use 2 russet potatoes from the bag. Use about 3 tablespoons of pasta sauce from the 24 oz jar - verify the label is gluten-free, as most plain tomato-based marinara sauces are, but always check for hidden additives.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Cooked Shrimp over Seasoned Rice
Description: Pre-cooked shrimp are quickly warmed in a garlic butter pan sauce with a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon juice, then spooned over a bowl of fluffy seasoned white rice. This is a fast, elegant gluten-free dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes since the shrimp are already cooked.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp Farm Raised Previously Frozen 26/30 Ct. ($9.99/lb), Food Club Butter 16 oz (carried over from Tuesday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of cooked shrimp, costing about $5.00, which gives you roughly 13 to 15 shrimp at the 26/30 count size - a generous single serving. Use 1/2 cup dry white rice from your pantry. Use 1 tablespoon of butter from the package carried over from Tuesday. Season with garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice in 5-Steps
- Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp

Friday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Breast Tenders with Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Description: Fresh chicken breast tenders are seasoned and seared in a skillet until cooked through, served alongside Firecracker Brussels Sprouts that are roasted until caramelized and slightly crispy. This gluten-free pairing is bold in flavor and comes together on the stovetop and in the oven at the same time for an efficient weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders Fresh Family Pack ($1.99/lb), Firecracker Brussels Sprouts ($6.99/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenders, costing about $1.00, which gives you 3 to 4 tenders - a full single serving. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of Firecracker Brussels Sprouts, costing about $3.50. Season the tenders with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil from your pantry. The family pack of tenders is sold by weight so ask for a smaller portion at the counter or freeze the remainder immediately.
Recipes:
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
- One Pan Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Skillet (Gluten free)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb, with digital coupon): $0.75
- Food City Fresh Boston Butt (1 lb): $1.49
- Smithfield Pork Tenderloin (1 package): $5.00
- Cooked Shrimp 26/30 Ct. (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Sanderson Farms Chicken Breast Tenders (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag (x1): $2.49
- Food Club Butter 16 oz (x1): $2.99
- Food Club Pasta Sauce 24 oz (x1): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
- Lemon juice or a fresh lemon
- White rice (gluten-free certified)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (gluten-free certified, for braising the pork)