Food City Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Russet Potato Wedges
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, served alongside crispy oven-roasted russet potato wedges seasoned with garlic and herbs. This is a satisfying, protein-rich dinner that comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast ($1.49/lb with digital coupon), Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag ($2.49), Food Club Butter ($2.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast for one serving, costing about $0.75 at the sale price. Use 1 to 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5 lb bag, which will last the week. The butter package will also carry over to Friday's shrimp dish.
Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Boston Butt Pork with Italian Bread
Description: A small portion of Boston Butt is slow-braised low and slow with aromatics until fork-tender and deeply flavorful, then served alongside a thick slice of freshly baked Italian bread for soaking up the rich braising juices. Because Boston Butt is a large cut, plan to braise it the night before or early in the day and reheat at dinner.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Whole-In-Bag Boston Butt ($1.49/lb), Italian Bread Baked Fresh Daily ($2.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 3 to 4 hours braising
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of Boston Butt, which yields roughly one generous dinner serving plus leftovers for lunch, at a cost of about $2.24. The cut is sold whole so buy the smallest available. Make-ahead note: start the braise in the morning or the evening before and refrigerate; reheat gently at dinnertime.
Recipes:
- Italian Pulled Pork ~ Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
- Best Ever Boston Butt Roast in a Slow Cooker
Wednesday
Meal: Ground Chuck Pasta with Food Club Pasta Sauce
Description: A single serving of ground chuck is browned with onion and garlic, then simmered with a rich tomato pasta sauce and tossed with tender pasta for a hearty, classic meat sauce dinner. This is a quick and deeply satisfying weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Ground Chuck 80% Lean ($5.99/lb), Food Club Pasta Sauce 24 oz ($1.00), Food Club Pasta 12-16 oz ($1.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.33 lb of ground chuck for one serving, costing about $1.98. Use roughly 3 oz of dry pasta and about half the jar of pasta sauce; save the rest of the sauce for another use. The pasta package will also carry over to Friday.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Chops with Skillet Classics
Description: A single center-cut boneless pork chop is seasoned and seared to a beautiful golden crust, then paired with a convenient Skillet Classics side that rounds out the plate with minimal extra effort. This is a fast, flavorful dinner that feels like a full restaurant-style plate on a budget.
Sale items used: Food City Fresh Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops ($3.99/lb), Skillet Classics 5-8.25 oz ($1.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of boneless pork chops, which is typically one good-sized chop, costing about $2.00. One package of Skillet Classics serves as the complete side dish for one person.
Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Cooked Shrimp over Food Club Pasta
Description: Pre-cooked shrimp are warmed quickly in a generous garlic butter sauce with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then served over a bed of al dente pasta for a luxurious yet budget-friendly Friday dinner. The shrimp cook in minutes since they are already cooked, making this the fastest meal of the week.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp Farm Raised Previously Frozen 26/30 Ct. ($9.99/lb), Food Club Pasta 12-16 oz (already purchased Wednesday), Food Club Butter 16 oz (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of cooked shrimp for one serving, costing about $5.00. Use the remaining pasta from Wednesday's purchase and the remaining butter from Monday. No additional pasta or butter purchase is needed.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast (0.5 lb): $0.75
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes 5 lb bag (x1): $2.49
- Food Club Butter 16 oz (x1): $2.99
- Food City Fresh Whole-In-Bag Boston Butt (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Italian Bread Baked Fresh Daily (x1): $2.99
- Food City Fresh Ground Chuck 80% Lean (0.33 lb): $1.98
- Food Club Pasta Sauce 24 oz (x1): $1.00
- Food Club Pasta 12-16 oz (x1): $1.00
- Food City Fresh Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Skillet Classics (x1): $1.00
- Cooked Shrimp Farm Raised Previously Frozen 26/30 Ct. (0.5 lb): $5.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning)
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon (fresh or bottled juice)
- Onion
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Sanderson Farms Boneless Chicken Breast: $1.49/lb (with digital coupon)
- Food City Fresh, Whole-In-Bag Boston Butt: $1.49/lb
- Smithfield Pork Filets or Tenderloin (13.4-27.2 oz): $5.00 each
- Smithfield Bacon (24 oz): $6.99 each
- Chicken Breast Tenders, Fresh Family Pack, Sanderson Farms: $1.99/lb
- Top Sirloin Steak, Certified Angus Beef: $8.99/lb
- Ground Chuck, Food City Fresh, 80% Lean, 3 Lbs. or More: $5.99/lb
- Bottom Round Roast, Certified Angus Beef: $6.99/lb
- Cooked Shrimp, Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 Ct.: $9.99/lb
- Fresh Cod Fillets, Wild Caught: $11.99/lb
- Prime Top Sirloin Steak, Certified Angus Beef: $10.99/lb
- Oscar Mayer Lunch Meat, Selected Varieties, Deli Fresh, 7-9 oz: $3.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon (2.52 oz): $5.99 each
- Land O'Frost Lunch Meat, Selected Varieties Premium, 9-16 oz: $5.99 each
- Boneless Pork Chops, Food City Fresh Center Cut: $3.99/lb
- Smithfield Bacon Stack Pack (40 oz): $13.99 each
- Dietz & Watson Oven Classic or Maple Turkey: $7.99/lb (with digital coupon)
- Dietz & Watson Turkey, Selected Varieties: $10.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Snack Packs or Lunch Boxes, Selected Varieties: $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Fried Chicken, In the Deli: $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Chicken Tenders, In the Deli: $5.00 each
- 4 Piece Baked Chicken, In the Deli: $5.00 each
- 1/2 Rotisserie Chicken, In the Deli: $5.00 each
- Dessert Parfait, Selected Varieties: $2.99 each
- Bob Evans Side Dishes, Selected Varieties (12-24 oz): $3.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb): $2.49 each
- Basket & Bushel Strawberries or Blueberries (16 oz or Pint): $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Bright Farms Crunch Salads, Selected Varieties, Greenhouse Grown (4 oz): $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Vidalia Onions, Bland Farms (3 lb): $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Pre-Cut Vegetables, Selected Varieties, Basket & Bushel (10-12 oz): $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Little Potato Company Potatoes, Selected Varieties (16 oz): $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Redsun Sweetpops (10 oz): $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Fresh Corn (4 Pk.): $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Bland Farms Vidalia Onions: $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Greenhouse Grown Sweetpops (10 oz): $2.99 each (when you buy 4)
- Exotic Fruit Bowl, Made Fresh In-Store (16 oz): $4.99/lb
- Burger Toppings, Cut Fresh In-Store: $4.99/lb
- Vegetable Kabobs, Made In-Store: $6.99/lb
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts: $6.99/lb
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz) or Kraft American Singles, 16 Slices (12 oz): $2.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct): $3.99 each
- Fresh Baked In-Store Muffins (4 ct): $4.99 each
- Apple Fritters, Bakery Fresh (4 ct): $5.00 each
- Bakery Fresh Brownies, Selected Varieties: $6.00 each
- Chocolate Chip Cookies, Baked Fresh In-Store, Dozen: $5.00 each
- Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily: $2.99 each
- 8 Piece Fried Chicken, Food City Fresh: $9.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Food Club Mac & Cheese Cups (4 pk): $2.99 each
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz): $1.00 each
- Skillet Classics (5-8.25 oz): $1.00 each
- Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz): $1.00 each
- Food Club Butter (16 oz): $2.99 each
- Munchies Snack Crackers (8 ct): $2.99 each
- Tostitos Cantina Chips (10-13 oz) or Lay's Potato Chips (5-8 oz): 2/$5.00
- Zesta Saltine Crackers (7.5-16 oz): $2.69 each
- Martha White Muffin Mix (7-7.6 oz): 3/$4.00
- Hunt's Snack Pack Gels or Pudding (4 pk, 14.5-15.25 oz): 3/$4.00
- David Sunflower Seeds (5.25-5.75 oz): 2/$4.00
- Cracker Jack Original (8.5 oz): $2.79 each
- Terry's Best Virginia Peanuts (9-9.5 oz): $3.99 each
- Progresso Soup (19.5-19 oz): $2.29 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Old El Paso Soup (18.5 oz): $3.39 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Annie's Macaroni & Cheese (6 oz): $0.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- General Mills Cereal (10.5-12.3 oz): $1.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Chex Mix Tub (20 oz): $6.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Nature Valley Granola Bars (6-8 ct): $1.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Bugles or Chex Mix (1.5-8 oz): $1.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Progresso Pitmaster Soup (18-19 oz): $3.39 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Annie's Super! Mac Protein Mac & Cheese (9 oz): $1.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Totino's Ultimate Pizza (10.69-12.21 oz): $1.49 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Betty Crocker Cake Mix (13.25-14.25 oz): $0.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Betty Crocker Frosting (12-16 oz) or Brownie Mix (16.3 oz): $1.49 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Betty Crocker Delights Brownie Mix (16.5 oz): $2.49 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits (8 ct): $2.49 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (9.5-12.7 oz): $2.49 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Pillsbury Cookie Dough (14-16.5 oz): $2.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Sweet Rolls or Crescents (8 ct): $1.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit (8.8-12.5 oz): $2.49 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Old El Paso Taco Shells (4.6-7.4 oz): $1.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Cookie Mix (17.5 oz) or Blondie Mix (16.6 oz): $2.49 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Hershey's Chocolate Bars (6 pk): $6.69 each (with digital coupon)
Frozen on sale:
- El Monterey Burritos or Chimichangas (8 ct) or Food Club Mac & Cheese Cups (4 pk): $2.99 each
- Crav'n Flavor Pizza (14.5-32.7 oz): $2.99 each
- Boston Market Entrees (13-16 oz): 2/$5.00
- Eggo Waffles, Frozen, Selected Varieties (8.4-14.8 oz): 2/$5.00
- Gorton's Fish, Sunny D (18 ct) or Frozen (6-24.5 oz): $5.99 each
- Crav'n Flavor Fruit Pie (36-38 oz): $6.99 each
- The Bavarian Beast Soft Pretzel (16 oz): $6.99 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (50 ct): $3.99 each (Buy 5 Save $5)
- Kodiak Power Waffles, Frozen, Selected Varieties, Power Flapjacks (9-15.38 oz): $4.99 each
- Kodiak French Toast Sticks (14.5 oz): $4.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$23.44
for 1 person · $23.44 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Food City weekly sales flyer for the week of August 05, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Food City.