Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Sauteed Vidalia Onions and Canned Vegetables
Description: Thick slices of boneless pork loin are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside sweet Vidalia onions cooked down until soft and caramelized. A can of That's Smart! vegetables rounds out the plate for a simple, satisfying gluten-free dinner for two.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), That's Smart! Vegetables ($0.89/can)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork loin (cost: $1.99) and slice into 4 medallions, 2 per person. Use about 0.5 lb of Vidalia onions (cost: $0.65) and 1 can of That's Smart! vegetables split between two plates. Total cook time is well under 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Potato Hash with Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Crumbled ground beef is browned in a cast-iron skillet with diced potatoes and seasonings, creating a hearty one-pan hash that is naturally gluten-free and deeply satisfying. Fresh sliced beefsteak tomatoes are served on the side to add brightness and balance to the rich, savory hash.
Sale items used: Ground Beef 81% Lean ($2.99/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2.99/16 oz bag), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb of ground beef (cost: $2.99) and use the full 16 oz bag of potatoes diced into the hash. Slice approximately 0.5 lb of beefsteak tomatoes (cost: $1.00) for the side. The ground beef price requires a card and an additional $25 purchase, so plan your full shopping trip accordingly.
Recipes:
- One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet in 30 Minutes
- Italian Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Fresh Split Chicken Breast with Roasted Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Sliced Watermelon
Description: Two bone-in split chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and herbs then roasted in the oven until the skin is crisp and the meat is tender and juicy. Roasted Tasteful Selections potatoes and cool slices of fresh watermelon complete this easy, colorful gluten-free meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms Family Pack ($1.99/lb), Tasteful Selections Potatoes ($2.99/16 oz bag), Sliced Watermelon Quarters ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 55 minutes (including 40 minutes roasting time)
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of split chicken breast (cost: $3.98), which typically yields 2 large bone-in breasts, one per person. Use one 16 oz bag of potatoes roasted alongside the chicken. Purchase approximately 1 lb of sliced watermelon (cost: $0.99) for a refreshing side. Make-ahead tip: season the chicken up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to roast.
Recipes:
- Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes (Gluten-Free)
- Easy Chicken Potato Bake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Baked Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe!)

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Beefsteak Tomatoes and a Fried Egg
Description: Two fresh tilapia fillets are seasoned and pan-cooked in olive oil until flaky and lightly golden, then topped with a perfectly fried egg for added richness and protein. Sliced vine-ripened beefsteak tomatoes seasoned with salt and pepper serve as a fresh, no-cook side that keeps this meal light and gluten-free.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets ($6.99/lb), That's Smart! Large Eggs ($1.69/dozen), Beefsteak Tomatoes ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of fresh tilapia fillets (cost: $6.99), which typically yields 2 to 3 fillets, one per person plus a small extra. Fry 2 eggs from the dozen (cost: $1.69 for the full carton, used across the week). Slice approximately 0.5 lb of beefsteak tomatoes (cost: $1.00) for the side.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Tilapia Fillets (Gluten-Free)
- Crispy Pan Fried Tilapia Recipe

Friday
Meal: Baked Boneless Pork Chops with Bacon Wrapped Asparagus and Honeycrisp Apple Slices
Description: Two center-cut boneless pork chops are seasoned and baked until tender and juicy, paired with store-made bacon wrapped asparagus bundles that are naturally gluten-free and full of smoky flavor. Fresh Honeycrisp apple slices add a crisp, sweet contrast that makes this feel like a special end-of-week dinner for two.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops Food City Fresh Center Cut ($3.99/lb), Bacon Wrapped Asparagus ($1.79 each), Juicy Honeycrisp Apples ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork chops (cost: $3.99), which yields 2 generous chops, one per person. Purchase 2 units of bacon wrapped asparagus (cost: $3.58 total) for one bundle per person. Slice approximately 0.5 lb of Honeycrisp apples (cost: $1.00) and serve fresh. Total cook time is under 60 minutes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb): $1.99
- Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb): $0.65
- That's Smart! Vegetables (1 can): $0.89
- Ground Beef 81% Lean (1 lb): $2.99
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes (x2 bags, 16 oz each): $5.98
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (1.5 lbs total across Tuesday and Thursday): $2.99
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast Sanderson Farms (2 lbs): $3.98
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters (1 lb): $0.99
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (1 lb): $6.99
- That's Smart! Large Eggs (1 dozen): $1.69
- Boneless Pork Chops Center Cut (1 lb): $3.99
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (x2 units): $3.58
- Juicy Honeycrisp Apples (0.5 lb): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or your preferred seasoning blend
- Butter (optional, for searing and sauteing)