Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: The two proteins that deliver the most value this week are the Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack and the Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh, both at just $1.99/lb - they anchor three of the five dinners and keep the per-person cost very low. Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean at $2.99/lb rounds out a fourth economical night with a hearty skillet hash built around sale potatoes and canned vegetables. For the one premium night, Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised at $6.99/lb was chosen over shrimp and the sirloin steaks because tilapia feeds four at a lower total cost than shrimp (which needs more weight for a satisfying portion) and far less than either steak option. The Chuck Roast was skipped entirely because a proper braise takes 3 or more hours, which would push the meal well past practical weeknight timing. This week's flyer is unusually light on gluten-free pantry staples, so most supporting ingredients come from the produce and egg sections, which helps keep the total honest.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Sauteed Vidalia Onions and Canned Vegetables
Description: Thick slices of Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh are seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper then seared in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through. Sliced Vidalia Onions are softened alongside the pork and served with a warmed can of That's Smart! Vegetables for a simple, satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; That's Smart! Vegetables
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh sliced into 1-inch medallions (about 2 slices per person); 1 lb of Vidalia Onions, Sweet; 1 can of That's Smart! Vegetables.
Recipes:
- Easy Chimichurri Pork Tenderloin (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Potato Hash with Beefsteak Tomatoes
Description: Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean is browned in a skillet with diced Tasteful Selections Potatoes and Vidalia Onions, seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder for a hearty one-pan dinner. Sliced Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened are served fresh alongside to brighten the plate.
Sale items used: Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean; Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz.; Vidalia Onions, Sweet; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean; 1 package (16 oz.) of Tasteful Selections Potatoes; 0.5 lb of Vidalia Onions, Sweet; 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened.
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: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack pieces are rubbed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs then baked at 400 degrees until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through. Tasteful Selections Potatoes are halved and roasted on the same pan, and chilled Sliced Watermelon Quarters are served as a refreshing side.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack; Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz.; Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut Fresh In-Store
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack (about 1 split breast per person); 1 package (16 oz.) of Tasteful Selections Potatoes; 2 lbs of Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut Fresh In-Store.
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: Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised are seasoned with lemon pepper and garlic then cooked in a lightly oiled skillet until flaky and lightly golden on each side. Each plate is topped with a fried egg from That's Smart! Large Eggs and served with thick slices of Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened for a protein-rich gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised; That's Smart! Large Eggs, Dozen; Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised (about 0.5 lb per person); 4 eggs from 1 dozen of That's Smart! Large Eggs; 1 lb of Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened.
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: Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut are seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and black pepper then baked at 400 degrees until cooked through and lightly browned. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus bundles from the deli are baked alongside and fresh Juicy Honeycrisp Apples are sliced and served as a crisp, naturally sweet side.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut; Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Made In-Store; Juicy Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut (about 2 chops per person depending on size); 4 individual Bacon Wrapped Asparagus bundles (1 per person) at $1.79 each; 1 lb of Juicy Honeycrisp Apples.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Food City Fresh (2 lbs): $3.98
- Vidalia Onions, Sweet (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- That's Smart! Vegetables (1 can): $0.89
- Ground Beef, Food City Fresh, 81% Lean (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- Tasteful Selections Potatoes, Selected Varieties, 16 oz. (x2 packages): $5.98
- Beefsteak Tomatoes, Vine Ripened (2 lbs): $3.98
- Fresh Split Chicken Breast, Sanderson Farms Family Pack (2 lbs): $3.98
- Sliced Watermelon Quarters, Cut Fresh In-Store (2 lbs): $1.98
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets, Farm Raised (2 lbs): $13.98
- That's Smart! Large Eggs, Dozen (x1): $1.69
- Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut (2 lbs): $7.98
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Made In-Store (x4): $7.16
- Juicy Honeycrisp Apples (1 lb): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Ground cumin
- Dried rosemary
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt and black pepper