Food City Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast with Corn on the Cob and Cucumber Salad
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned and seared golden in a hot skillet for a juicy, satisfying weeknight dinner. It is served alongside a fresh ear of corn and a crisp cucumber salad dressed with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Sale items used: Boneless Chicken Breast (Family Pack or Jumbo Pack) at $1.99/lb, Fresh Corn (7 pk) at $5.00, Cucumbers (Fresh, Each) at $0.89 each, Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each) at $0.79 each
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of boneless chicken breast (estimated cost $1.00 from the family pack, freeze the rest). Use 1 ear of corn from the 7-pack. Use 1 cucumber and 1 lemon. The 7-pack of corn will provide ears for multiple meals this week including Thursday.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Round Beef and Bell Pepper Skillet over Rice
Description: Lean 85% ground round is browned with diced green bell pepper, onion, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce for a quick and flavorful one-pan skillet. It is spooned over a small portion of fluffy white rice for a hearty and filling solo dinner.
Sale items used: Ground Round (Food City Fresh, 85% Lean, 3 lbs or more) at $6.99/lb, Green Bell Peppers (Fresh, Each) at $0.99 each
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase the minimum 3 lb package at $6.99/lb (total package cost $20.97); use approximately 0.5 lb for this meal and portion and freeze the remaining 2.5 lbs in individual servings for future use. Use 1 green bell pepper. Rice is a pantry staple.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Assorted Pork Chops with Braised Green Cabbage
Description: One bone-in pork chop is seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika, then pan-fried until golden and cooked through. A wedge of green cabbage is braised alongside in the same pan with a splash of broth and a little vinegar for a savory, tender side.
Sale items used: Assorted Pork Chops (Food City Fresh) at $1.99/lb, Green Cabbage (Fresh) at $0.89/lb
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of pork chops (estimated cost $1.00, one average bone-in chop). Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of green cabbage (estimated cost $0.45), which is roughly one small wedge from a head. Chicken broth and vinegar are pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage, Bacon and Parsley Sauce
- Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage and Apples
- Green Cabbage and Red Apple Slaw With Lemon-Braised Pork Chops

Thursday
Meal: Oscar Mayer Meat Wiener Hot Dog Bar with Corn and Slaw
Description: Two plump Oscar Mayer meat wieners are pan-griddled and served on buns with classic toppings like mustard, relish, and diced onion for a fun and easy hot dog bar night. They are paired with a fresh ear of corn from the week's 7-pack and a scoop of store-made Sweet and Tangy Slaw for a complete and satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners (Selected Varieties, 16 oz) at $2.99 with card, Fresh Corn (7 pk) at $5.00 (already purchased Monday), Sweet and Tangy Slaw (15-16 oz) at $4.99
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 wieners from the 16 oz pack (approximately 8 wieners total); refrigerate the rest for snacks or lunches. Use 1 ear of corn from the already-purchased 7-pack. Purchase one 15-16 oz container of Sweet and Tangy Slaw; use a generous scoop for this meal and save the rest as a side throughout the week. Hot dog buns, mustard, and relish are pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Ultimate Hot Dog Bar Ideas for a Party
- Easy Southern Hot Dog Slaw Recipe (Carolina Coleslaw)

Friday
Meal: Chilled Cooked Shrimp Cocktail Platter with Lemon-Lime Dipping Sauce and French Bread
Description: Pre-cooked 26/30 count shrimp are arranged on a plate over ice with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce made from ketchup, horseradish, and fresh lemon and lime juice for an elegant yet effortless Friday night treat. A warm slice of freshly baked French bread is served alongside for dipping and rounding out the meal.
Sale items used: Cooked Shrimp (Farm Raised, Previously Frozen, 26/30 ct.) at $9.99/lb, Lemons or Limes (Fresh, Each) at $0.79 each, French Bread (Baked Fresh In-Store, Each) at $2.99 with card
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of cooked shrimp (estimated cost $5.00), which yields roughly 13 to 15 shrimp at the 26/30 count size, a generous single-serving platter. Purchase 1 lime and use the remaining lemon from Monday if still on hand. Purchase 1 loaf of French bread; use 2 to 3 slices and save the rest for snacking or toast. Ketchup and horseradish for cocktail sauce are pantry staples.
Recipes:
- Lemon Lime Shrimp Cocktail w/ Citrus Yogurt Dipping Sauce
- Shrimp Cocktail Platter Recipe
- Shrimp Cocktail

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Boneless Chicken Breast, Family Pack (approx. 0.5 lb used, rest frozen): $1.00
- Fresh Corn, 7-pack (used across Monday and Thursday): $5.00
- Cucumbers, Fresh (x1): $0.89
- Lemons or Limes, Fresh (x2, one for Monday, one for Friday): $1.58
- Ground Round, 85% Lean (3 lb minimum package, use 0.5 lb now, freeze rest): $20.97
- Green Bell Peppers, Fresh (x1): $0.99
- Assorted Pork Chops, Food City Fresh (approx. 0.5 lb): $1.00
- Green Cabbage, Fresh (approx. 0.5 lb): $0.45
- Oscar Mayer Meat Wieners, 16 oz (x1 pack): $2.99
- Sweet and Tangy Slaw, 15-16 oz (x1 container): $4.99
- Cooked Shrimp, 26/30 ct. (approx. 0.5 lb): $5.00
- French Bread, Baked Fresh In-Store (x1 loaf): $2.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil (for searing and pan-frying)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Soy sauce (for Tuesday skillet)
- White or apple cider vinegar (for Wednesday cabbage braise)
- Chicken broth (for Wednesday cabbage braise)
- White rice (for Tuesday)
- Hot dog buns (for Thursday)
- Mustard and relish (for Thursday)
- Ketchup and prepared horseradish (for Friday cocktail sauce)