Food City Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Ground Round requires a 3 lb minimum purchase, which is more than one dinner needs and would leave 1.5 lbs unused - that bulk cost would inflate the weekly total unfairly, so it is skipped entirely. This week's most economical proteins are the Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners at just $2.99 a pack and the Boneless Chicken Breast and Assorted Pork Chops both at a fantastic $1.99/lb - those three anchor four of the five nights and keep costs very low. The single premium night goes to Cooked Shrimp at $9.99/lb, which is tied for the least expensive premium option on this flyer and is a fun, kid-friendly choice that feels special without breaking the bank. The New York Strip options and Prime Strip are skipped entirely because even on sale they are far too expensive to fit a family budget week. Fresh Corn at $5.00 for a 7-pack is a great supporting deal that stretches across two nights.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Boneless Chicken Breast with Fresh Corn and Green Bell Peppers
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are sliced into strips, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and cooked in a skillet until golden and juicy. Fresh corn cut from the cob and diced green bell peppers are cooked alongside for a colorful, sweet, and kid-approved plate.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack), Fresh Corn (7 pk), Green Bell Peppers (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Boneless Chicken Breast for 4 people. Use 4 ears of corn from the 7-pack (3 ears reserved for Thursday). Use 2 Green Bell Peppers.

Tuesday
Meal: Stovetop Oscar Mayer Wiener Mac and Cheese with Sliced Cucumber
Description: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners are sliced into coins and stirred into creamy homemade mac and cheese made with Food Club Shredded or Chunk Cheese for a classic, crowd-pleasing kids' dinner. Sliced fresh cucumbers on the side add a cool, crunchy contrast that little ones love to munch.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (Selected Varieties, 16 oz), Food Club Shredded or Chunk Cheese (6-8 oz), Cucumbers (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 pack (16 oz) of Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners. Use 1 pack of Food Club Shredded or Chunk Cheese. Use 2 Cucumbers sliced for the side.
Recipes:
- Mac & Cheese Hot Dog Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Assorted Pork Chops with Hanover Vegetables
Description: Assorted Pork Chops are seasoned with salt, pepper, and a little brown sugar, then baked in the oven until cooked through with a lightly caramelized surface. A bag of Hanover Vegetables steamed on the stovetop rounds out the plate with minimal effort and maximum color.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops (Food City Fresh), Hanover Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of Assorted Pork Chops for 4 people (roughly one chop per person depending on thickness). Use 1 bag (10-12 oz) of Hanover Vegetables.
Recipes:
- Herb Roasted Pork Chops and Vegetables Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Boneless Chicken Breast Tacos with Green Cabbage Slaw and Fresh Corn
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned with mild taco spices, cooked in a skillet, and shredded by hand for easy taco assembly - kids can build their own, which makes dinner fun. Shredded green cabbage tossed with a little lime juice and a sprinkle of Food Club Shredded or Chunk Cheese tops each taco, with remaining corn from the 7-pack served on the side.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack), Green Cabbage (Fresh), Food Club Shredded or Chunk Cheese (6-8 oz), Fresh Corn (7 pk), Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Boneless Chicken Breast. Use approximately 0.75 lb of Green Cabbage. Use 1 pack of Food Club Shredded or Chunk Cheese. Use the remaining 3 ears of corn from the 7-pack purchased Monday. Use 1 Lime, halved and squeezed over the slaw.
Recipes:
- Chicken Tacos with Corn & Red Cabbage Slaw

Friday
Meal: Cooked Shrimp and French Bread Dipping Dinner with Seedless White Grapes
Description: Pre-cooked shrimp are warmed gently in a skillet with butter, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon for a simple, fun Friday-night dinner kids can dip into melted butter alongside torn pieces of fresh-baked French Bread. A bowl of seedless white grapes on the table makes a naturally sweet, refreshing finish that kids will happily snack on.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 ct.), French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store, Each), Seedless White Grapes, Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of Cooked Shrimp for 4 people. Use 1 loaf of French Bread. Use 1 lb of Seedless White Grapes. Use 1 Lemon, halved for squeezing over the shrimp.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack) (3.5 lbs total - 2 lbs Monday, 1.5 lbs Thursday): $6.97
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (Selected Varieties, 16 oz) (x1 pack): $2.99
- Food Club Shredded or Chunk Cheese (6-8 oz) (x2 packs - 1 Tuesday, 1 Thursday): $3.98
- Cucumbers (Fresh, Each) (x2): $1.78
- Assorted Pork Chops (Food City Fresh) (2 lbs): $3.98
- Hanover Vegetables (Frozen, Selected Varieties, 10-12 oz) (x1 bag): $0.99
- Green Cabbage (Fresh) (0.75 lb): $0.67
- Fresh Corn (7 pk) (x1): $5.00
- Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each) (x2 - 1 Thursday, 1 Friday): $1.58
- Green Bell Peppers (Fresh, Each) (x2): $1.98
- Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 ct.) (1.5 lbs): $14.99
- French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store, Each) (x1): $2.99
- Seedless White Grapes (1 lb): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Elbow macaroni or pasta (for Tuesday mac and cheese)
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Brown sugar (for Wednesday pork chops)
- Mild taco seasoning (for Thursday tacos)
- Small flour or corn tortillas (for Thursday tacos)
- Cooking oil