Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's flyer is a genuine win for families because both chicken breast and Boston butt are at the same rock-bottom $1.49/lb, making them the clear anchors for the week. Chicken breast tenders at $1.99/lb and boneless pork chops at $3.99/lb round out the economical nights, giving you four dinners where the protein alone costs between $3 and $8 for the whole table. Ground chuck at $5.99/lb was skipped in favor of those cheaper cuts to keep the total down. The one premium night goes to Cooked Shrimp at $9.99/lb, which at 1.5 lbs for four people is the least expensive of the premium proteins on this flyer and a fun, kid-friendly treat. The $1.00 pasta and $1.00 pasta sauce deal is a standout multi-buy that makes Wednesday's pasta night nearly free on the carb side, and King's Hawaiian Rolls at $3.99 add a bakery-fresh touch to the pork chop night without breaking the budget.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast with Buttered Russet Potatoes
Description: Seasoned boneless chicken breasts are baked in the oven until juicy and golden, then served alongside simple butter-mashed russet potatoes that kids love. It is a classic, comforting dinner that comes together with almost no fuss and uses pantry staples the whole family already enjoys.
Sale items used: Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast, Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb), Food Club Butter (16 oz)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 35 minutes bake time (50 minutes total)
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast (approximately 4 breasts) and 1 bag of Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb) - you will use about half the bag tonight and save the rest for later in the week. Use half the Food Club Butter (8 oz) for mashing and finishing. Clip the digital coupon before shopping to lock in the $1.49/lb price.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with King's Hawaiian Roll Sliders
Description: Center-cut boneless pork chops are seasoned and seared in a skillet until cooked through with a golden crust, then sliced and tucked into soft King's Hawaiian Rolls for a dinner kids can build themselves. The sweet rolls balance the savory pork perfectly and make the meal feel like a fun, hands-on event at the table.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut, King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut (about 4 chops). Use 1 package of King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct), giving each person 3 rolls to build sliders with the sliced pork.

Wednesday
Meal: Chicken Breast Tenders Skillet with Food Club Pasta and Pasta Sauce
Description: Fresh chicken breast tenders are cooked in a skillet and served over Food Club pasta tossed with warm Food Club pasta sauce for a straightforward spaghetti-style dinner kids always ask for. The tenders stay tender and easy to cut, making this a no-stress plate for younger children.
Sale items used: Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Sanderson Farms, Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz), Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Sanderson Farms. Use 1 box of Food Club Pasta and 1 jar of Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz), which is the right amount to coat a full 12-16 oz box of pasta for 4 people.
Recipes:
- Easy Chicken Tenders Parmesan

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Boston Butt Pork Sandwiches on Italian Bread
Description: A Boston butt roast is seasoned and slow-cooked low and slow until fork-tender, then sliced or pulled apart by hand and piled onto slices of Italian Bread for hearty open-faced sandwiches. This is a great make-ahead dinner - start it in the morning in a slow cooker and it is ready by dinnertime with almost no evening effort.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag Boston Butt, Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily
Prep time: 15 minutes active; slow cooker 6-8 hours on low (start in the morning)
Serving note: Use a 2.5 lb portion of Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag Boston Butt (Boston butts are sold whole, so buy the smallest available and plan to use about 2.5 lbs for tonight, saving any remainder for lunches). Use 1 loaf of Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily, sliced thick for 4 people. Make-ahead note: place the roast in the slow cooker before school drop-off and it will be ready at dinner with no evening cooking required.

Friday
Meal: Buttered Skillet Cooked Shrimp with Russet Potato Wedges
Description: Cooked shrimp are warmed quickly in a buttered skillet with simple seasoning and served alongside crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges for a fun Friday dinner that feels special without any complicated steps. Kids enjoy dipping the shrimp and potato wedges, and the whole meal is on the table in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct., Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb), Food Club Butter (16 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct. Use the remaining half of the Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb) bag from Monday, cutting them into wedges and roasting at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes. Use the remaining Food Club Butter (8 oz) for the skillet and finishing the potatoes.
Recipes:
- Potatoes Sauteed With Shrimp

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast (2 lbs): $2.98
- Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut (2 lbs): $7.98
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Sanderson Farms (2 lbs): $3.98
- Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag Boston Butt (2.5 lbs): $3.73
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct. (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb) (x1): $2.49
- Food Club Butter (16 oz) (x1): $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct) (x1): $3.99
- Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz) (x1): $1.00
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz) (x1): $1.00
- Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily (x1): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for searing pork chops and skillet shrimp)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika (for potato wedges and chicken)
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano (for pasta night)
- Slow cooker (for Thursday Boston butt)