Food City Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes and Sourdough Bread
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside sliced vine-ripened tomatoes and a thick slice of toasted Goldminer sourdough bread. This simple, satisfying plate highlights fresh summer tomatoes at their peak flavor with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack, $1.99/lb), Grainger County Vine-Ripened Tomatoes ($1.99/lb), Goldminer Sourdough Bread ($4.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast for one person, costing about $1.00; purchase roughly 0.5 lb of tomatoes for about $1.00; one loaf of sourdough bread will cover this meal and leftovers for the week. Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken with Stewed Tomato Sauce
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast (So Juicy) - Wholesome Yum

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Chuck Pasta with Classico Pasta Sauce
Description: A portion of 80% lean ground chuck is browned in a skillet with onion and garlic, then simmered with Classico pasta sauce and tossed with cooked pasta for a hearty, flavorful one-pan dinner. This classic combination is rich, filling, and comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (80% Lean, $5.99/lb), Classico Pasta Sauce ($2.69)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.4 lb of ground chuck for one person, costing about $2.40; the minimum purchase is 3 lbs at this price, so plan to freeze the remaining 2.6 lbs in portions for future meals - this is a great make-ahead strategy. Use one jar of Classico sauce and about 2 oz of dry pasta from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Easy Pasta Skillet | CLASSICO
- Meaty Classico Spaghetti Recipe | SparkRecipes
- Meaty Spaghetti Sauce | CLASSICO

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Half Runner Beans and Vidalia Onions
Description: Thin slices of Food City Fresh boneless pork loin are seasoned and roasted in the oven until tender, served alongside sauteed locally grown half runner beans and sweet Vidalia onions. The mild sweetness of the Vidalia onion complements the savory pork and earthy beans beautifully.
Sale items used: Whole Boneless Pork Loin ($1.99/lb), Half Runner Beans ($1.99/lb), Vidalia Onions - Bland Farms 3 lb bag ($2.99)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Slice and use approximately 0.5 lb of pork loin for one serving, costing about $1.00; the whole loin will be several pounds - slice, portion, and freeze the rest for later meals. Use about 0.5 lb of half runner beans for about $1.00. The 3 lb bag of Vidalia onions will be used across multiple meals this week including Thursday and Friday.
Recipes:
- Easy Oven Baked Beans and Pork Chops Recipe - Food.com
- Simple Suppers: Roasted Pork with Lemon Garlic Green Beans - My Table of Three

Thursday
Meal: Seasoned Ground Chuck Tacos with Vine-Ripened Tomatoes and Daisy Sour Cream
Description: Previously frozen ground chuck from Tuesday is thawed and seasoned with taco spices, then served in warm tortillas topped with diced vine-ripened tomatoes and a dollop of Daisy sour cream. This quick, flavorful taco night uses smart meal prep to keep costs and effort low.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck (already purchased Tuesday, using a frozen portion), Grainger County Vine-Ripened Tomatoes (already purchased Monday, using remaining portion), Daisy Sour Cream ($1.69)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.4 lb of the previously frozen ground chuck portioned on Tuesday at no additional meat cost this day; use remaining tomatoes from Monday's purchase; one 16 oz container of Daisy sour cream will provide more than enough for this meal with leftovers. Tortillas are a pantry staple to have on hand.

Friday
Meal: Skillet-Seared Fresh Tilapia Fillets with Vidalia Onions and That's Smart! Vegetables
Description: Fresh farm-raised tilapia fillets are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until flaky and golden, then plated with caramelized Vidalia onion slices and a side of That's Smart! canned or frozen vegetables. This light, protein-rich meal is a flavorful and budget-friendly way to end the week.
Sale items used: Fresh Tilapia Fillets ($6.99/lb), Vidalia Onions (already purchased Wednesday, using remaining portion), That's Smart! Vegetables ($0.89)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of fresh tilapia for one person, costing about $3.50; use remaining Vidalia onions from the Wednesday purchase at no additional cost; one can of That's Smart! vegetables rounds out the plate for just $0.89.
Recipes:
- seared tilapia with onions

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack (0.5 lb used, sold per lb - buy minimum family pack, freeze remainder): $1.99
- Grainger County Vine-Ripened Tomatoes (1 lb total, covers Monday and Thursday): $1.99
- Goldminer Sourdough Bread (1 loaf): $4.99
- Ground Chuck 80% Lean (3 lb minimum purchase, portion and freeze): $17.97
- Classico Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.69
- Whole Boneless Pork Loin (1 lb used for Wednesday, buy minimum and freeze remainder - estimated 2 lb minimum purchase): $3.98
- Half Runner Beans (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Vidalia Onions - Bland Farms (1 bag, 3 lb, covers Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday): $2.99
- Daisy Sour Cream (1 container, 16 oz): $1.69
- Fresh Tilapia Fillets (0.5 lb): $3.50
- That's Smart! Vegetables (1 can): $0.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (about 2 oz for Tuesday)
- Taco seasoning
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Butter (optional, for searing)