Giant Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Apples
Description: Juicy chicken drumsticks are seasoned and baked until crispy, served alongside sweet roasted apple wedges for a simple, cozy dinner. This gluten-free dish uses fresh, wholesome ingredients that pair well together.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Drumsticks, Cosmic Crisp Apples
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lb chicken drumsticks (about 4-5 pieces) and 1 lb apples (2-3 apples), sliced, for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Healthy Baked Chicken Drumsticks (Easy Sheet Pan Dinner)
- Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Squash and Apple
- Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs and Apples

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Rice Skillet with Avocado
Description: A hearty skillet of seasoned ground beef and gluten-free rice, topped with creamy fresh avocado slices for a balanced, satisfying meal. Quick to prepare and full of flavor for two.
Sale items used: 73% Lean Ground Beef, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb ground beef and 1 avocado (half of a 2-count portion) per person, cooked with 1 cup dry gluten-free rice.
Recipes:
- Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
- Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet (Kid-Friendly)
- Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples
Description: Tender pork chops are pan-seared to golden perfection and topped with warm cinnamon-spiced apple slices. A comforting gluten-free dinner ready in under an hour.
Sale items used: St. Louis-Style Pork Chops, Cosmic Crisp Apples
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb pork chops (2 chops) and 1 lb apples, sliced and sauteed with cinnamon, for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Fall Inspired Cinnamon Apple Pork Chops (Gluten Free)
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Fried Cinnamon Apples
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp over Rice
Description: Succulent shrimp are sauteed in garlic butter and served over fluffy gluten-free rice for a quick, elegant weeknight dinner. Light, flavorful, and easy to make for two.
Sale items used: Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 0.75 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, served over 1 cup dry gluten-free rice for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp over Rice (15 Minutes, Easy, High-Protein)
- Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe {in 15 minutes!}

Friday
Meal: Smoked Sausage Skillet with Avocado
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is browned in a skillet with fresh vegetables and topped with creamy avocado for a satisfying, gluten-free end to the week. Simple, quick, and full of savory flavor.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage, Hass Avocados
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package smoked sausage (sliced, about 13 oz) and 1 avocado (half of a 2-count portion) per person.
Recipes:
- Smoked Sausage & Veggies Skillet
- One Pan Sausage and Vegetable Skillet - Chef Savvy
- Sausage and Veggies Skillet - 30 Minute, One-Pan Meal - Julia's Album

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Drumsticks (1.5 lb): $1.49
- Cosmic Crisp Apples (2 lb): $2.58
- 73% Lean Ground Beef (0.75 lb): $2.62
- Hass Avocados (1 pack of 4): $5.00
- St. Louis-Style Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.49
- Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (0.75 lb): $4.49
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (1 package): $3.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Gluten-free rice
- Butter
- Garlic
- Cinnamon
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Basic seasonings (paprika, onion powder, etc.)