Food City Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week at Food City you get pork loin on Monday, chicken on Tuesday, pork chops on Wednesday, Certified Angus top sirloin on Thursday, and chicken again on Friday, so the week has variety without a long shopping list. One $3.99 bag of russets covers Monday and Thursday, and one $3.99 bag of sweet potatoes splits between Tuesday and Friday. The pork loin and the mixed pork chops are each $2.98 for 2 lbs, which makes Monday and Wednesday the easiest dinners of the week to afford. Wednesday's Firecracker Brussels Sprouts ($6.99) add a crispy, bold side, and two packs of Food Club Shredded Cheese ($3.34) top Thursday's baked potatoes and Friday's hash. Simple salt, pepper, garlic and paprika keep every dinner gluten-free.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Pork Loin with Russet Potatoes
Description: Boneless pork loin is roasted until just done and sliced thin, served with crisp oven-roasted russet potatoes. Simple salt, pepper and garlic keep it gluten-free and savory.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin, Russet Potatoes (10 lb)
Prep time: 65 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs pork loin, 3 lbs russet potatoes (from the 10 lb bag). Total time is a bit over 60 minutes, so season the pork the night before and cut the potatoes early to save time.
Recipes:
- Roast pork with potatoes
- Gluten Free Pork Loin and Potatoes
- One-Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Description: Boneless chicken breast is seared in a skillet until golden and served over creamy mashed sweet potatoes. A pinch of paprika and garlic adds flavor.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs chicken breast, 2.5 lbs sweet potatoes (half of the 5 lb bag).
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Chicken with Peppercorn Sauce, Mashed Sweet Potato, and Roasted Broccolini
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast (So Juicy)
- Pan-Fried Chicken Breast with Sweet Potato Mash and Peppercorn Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Smoky Skillet Pork Chops with Roasted Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Description: Mixed Pork Chops are pan-seared and glazed with a gluten-free pan sauce of the chop drippings, then served with oven-roasted Firecracker Brussels Sprouts. Crispy sprouts balance the rich chops.
Sale items used: Mixed Pork Chops, Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs mixed pork chops, 1 lb Firecracker Brussels Sprouts.

Thursday
Meal: Grilled-Style Top Sirloin Steak with Baked Russet Potatoes
Description: Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef is pan-seared in a hot skillet and sliced against the grain. Served with oven-baked russet potatoes topped with Food Club Shredded Cheese.
Sale items used: Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef, Russet Potatoes (10 lb), Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs top sirloin steak, 4 large russet potatoes (about 2 lbs, from the same 10 lb bag; total with Monday is 5 lbs), 1 pack Food Club Shredded Cheese (from the 3 for $5.00 deal, buy 1 at the unit price shown below).
Recipes:
- Herb-and-Mustard Sirloin With Baked Potatoes
- BBQ Top Sirloin Steaks with Baked Potatoes and Tomato Pine Nut Salad
- Steak and Sweet Potato Skillet

Friday
Meal: Chicken Breast and Sweet Potato Skillet Hash
Description: Diced Boneless Chicken Breast is browned in a skillet with diced sweet potatoes until tender and crisp at the edges. Finished with a fried-style crisp from the pan and a sprinkle of Food Club Shredded Cheese.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast, Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb), Food Club Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, 2.5 lbs sweet potatoes (the other half of the 5 lb bag), 1 pack Food Club Shredded Cheese (the same 3 for $5.00 deal; 2 packs bought in total).
Recipes:
- Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken Hash with Eggs
- Shredded Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash with Soft-Cooked Eggs
- High-Protein Sweet Potato Hash Recipe With Ground Chicken

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food City Fresh Whole Boneless Pork Loin (2 lbs): $2.98
- Mixed Pork Chops (2 lbs): $2.98
- Boneless Chicken Breast (3.5 lbs): $10.47
- Top Sirloin Steak Certified Angus Beef (2 lbs): $17.98
- Russet Potatoes (10 lb) (x1 bag): $3.99
- Bagged Sweet Potatoes (5 lb) (x1 bag): $3.99
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (1 lb): $6.99
- Food Club Shredded Cheese (x2 packs): $3.34

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, olive oil or butter, milk or butter for mashing