Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts: $1.99/lb
- Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken: $4.99 for 12 oz. pkg, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage: $3.99 for 12 oz. pkg
- Tilapia Fillets: $7.99/lb
- MVP Beef Local Burgers: $7.99 for 24 oz. pkg

Vegetables on sale:
- Green Beans: $2.49/lb
- Giant Steakhouse Potatoes: $3.99 for 4 ct. pkg
- Giant Mini Cucumbers: $1.99 for 14 oz.
- Grape Tomatoes: $2.49 for 10 oz. pkg
- Green Peppers: $0.99 each
- Yellow or Green Squash: $1.49/lb
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $4.99/lb

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Split Chicken Breasts with Roasted Green Beans and Steakhouse Potatoes
Description: Two juicy split chicken breasts are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil, then oven-baked until golden and tender - a classic dinner kids always love. They're served alongside crispy roasted green beans and fluffy baked steakhouse potatoes for a complete, satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Split Chicken Breasts, Green Beans, Giant Steakhouse Potatoes
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: 2 split chicken breasts (about 1 lb total), 0.5 lb green beans, 2 steakhouse potatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Perdue Breaded Chicken Tenders with Cucumber Slices and Grape Tomatoes
Description: Crispy oven-baked Perdue breaded chicken tenders are a guaranteed kid-pleaser, served with a side of cool cucumber slices and sweet grape tomatoes for a light, fresh contrast. Pair with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce to make it extra fun.
Sale items used: Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken (Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Giant Mini Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Giant Tomato Ketchup
Prep time: 5 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: 1 full 12 oz. pkg of tenders split between 2 people (second pkg saved for another use or frozen), half the mini cucumber bag sliced, half the grape tomato pkg
Recipes:
- Bruschetta Topped Chicken Tenders
- Italian Chicken Tenders With Fresh Tomato Relish Recipe

Wednesday
Meal: Wright Brand Smoked Sausage Pasta Skillet with Green Peppers
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is pan-browned with diced green peppers and tossed with cooked pasta in a simple tomato sauce for a hearty one-pan meal kids will clean their plates for. It comes together fast on a busy weeknight and uses familiar, comforting flavors.
Sale items used: Wright Brand Smoked Sausage, Green Peppers, Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (Buy 1 Get 1 Free), Rao's Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 full 12 oz. pkg sausage sliced, 1 green pepper diced, about 4 oz. dry pasta (half a 12 oz. pkg), and roughly half a 15-24 oz. jar of pasta sauce
Recipes:
- Sausage and Peppers Pasta
- Smoked Sausage Pasta

Thursday
Meal: Baked Tilapia Fillets with Yellow Squash and Martin's Potato Roll
Description: Mild, flaky tilapia fillets are lightly seasoned and baked until tender - a great fish option for kids who prefer gentle flavors over anything too bold. Serve alongside lightly sauteed yellow squash coins and a soft Martin's potato roll on the side for dipping and soaking up any juices.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets, Yellow or Green Squash, Martin's Potato Rolls
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes total
Serving note: About 1 lb tilapia (2 fillets), 0.5 lb yellow squash sliced into coins, 2 potato rolls
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Baked Tilapia and Roasted Vegetables

Friday
Meal: MVP Beef Cheeseburgers on Potato Rolls with Cucumber and Watermelon
Description: Juicy beef burgers are cooked on a skillet or grill and topped with melty American cheese on soft potato rolls - a classic Friday fun dinner that kids absolutely look forward to. Serve with cool cucumber slices and a generous wedge of sweet watermelon on the side for a festive, summery plate.
Sale items used: MVP Beef Local Burgers, Martin's Potato Rolls, Giant American or Deli Style Cheese Slices, Giant Mini Cucumbers, Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters, Giant Tomato Ketchup, Giant Mustard
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: 2 burger patties from the 24 oz. pkg (remainder can be frozen), 2 potato rolls, 2 cheese slices, remaining mini cucumbers sliced, about 1.5 lbs watermelon (a generous chunk from a quarter watermelon)
Recipes:
- Beef Burger with Watermelon

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.99
- Giant Steakhouse Potatoes (x1 pkg, 4 ct.): $3.99
- Green Beans (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Perdue Breaded Refrigerated Chicken (x1 pkg, second free): $4.99
- Giant Mini Cucumbers (x1 pkg, 14 oz.): $1.99
- Grape Tomatoes (x1 pkg, 10 oz.): $2.49
- Wright Brand Smoked Sausage (x1 pkg, 12 oz.): $3.99
- Green Peppers (x1): $0.99
- Barilla Al Bronzo Pasta (x1, second free): $1.99
- Rao's Pasta Sauce (x1 jar): $3.99
- Tilapia Fillets (1 lb): $7.99
- Yellow Squash (0.5 lb): $0.75
- Martin's Potato Rolls (x1 pkg): $2.49
- MVP Beef Local Burgers (x1 pkg, 24 oz.): $7.99
- Giant American or Deli Style Cheese Slices (x1 pkg): $4.99
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Giant Tomato Ketchup (x1 bottle): $1.00
- Giant Mustard (x1 bottle): $1.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Butter (for squash saute)