Giant Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Boneless Chicken Breast with Sweet Corn and Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Two boneless, skinless chicken breasts are seasoned simply and pan-cooked until golden, served alongside sweet buttered corn on the cob and tender baby-cut carrots for a classic, kid-approved dinner. Everything cooks in about 30 minutes and uses familiar flavors kids love.
Sale items used: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size) at $1.99/lb, Sweet Corn at 8 for $2.00, Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots at 2 for $2.00, Giant Butter at $3.29
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of chicken breasts total (2 breasts, roughly 0.5 lb each) at $1.99/lb; 2 ears of corn; 1 bag of baby-cut carrots shared between 2. The family-size chicken pack will leave extra portions for lunches later in the week.
Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef Tacos with Green Pepper and Corn Tortilla Shells
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced green pepper and spooned into crunchy corn taco shells for a fun, hands-on taco night kids will love. Top with shredded cheese and a little ketchup or salsa for extra kid-friendly flavor.
Sale items used: 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size) at $3.99/lb, Green Peppers at $0.99 each, Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit at $1.49 each (buy 3 mix and match), Sargento Shredded Cheese BOGO, Kraft Singles 2 for $7.00
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of ground beef total for 2 people; 1 green pepper diced; 1 Old El Paso taco shell kit (shells plus seasoning packet included); half a bag of Sargento shredded cheese. The family-size ground beef pack will leave extra for another meal or freezing.
Wednesday
Meal: Simmered Premio Sausage with Classico Pasta Sauce over Barilla Pasta
Description: Sliced Premio sausage links are browned in a pan then simmered in Classico marinara sauce until tender and flavorful, served over a bed of Barilla pasta with a sprinkle of Parmesan. This is a simple, hearty pasta night that kids find comforting and delicious.
Sale items used: Premio Fresh Dinner Sausage at $4.99 each, Classico Pasta Sauce at $2.99 each, Barilla Pasta BOGO, Giant Parmesan Cheese at $2.99 each
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 pack of Premio sausage (typically about 1 lb) is plenty for 2 people with pasta; use half a box of Barilla pasta (about 8 oz) for 2 servings; use about half the jar of Classico sauce and refrigerate the rest. The BOGO Barilla deal means you get a second box free to keep in the pantry.
Thursday
Meal: Baked Boneless Pork Chops with Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce and Broccoli Florets
Description: Two boneless center-cut pork chops are brushed generously with Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce and baked until sticky and caramelized, served with steamed broccoli florets on the side. The sweet barbecue glaze makes this an instant kid favorite with minimal fuss.
Sale items used: Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops at $2.99/lb, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 2 for $4.00, Giant Broccoli Florets at $2.49 each
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of pork chops total (2 chops, roughly 0.5 lb each) at $2.99/lb; 1 bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's is more than enough for this meal and the rest keeps in the fridge; 1 bag of Giant Broccoli Florets shared between 2. The 2 for $4.00 deal on barbecue sauce means you get a second bottle to keep on hand.
Recipes:
- Sheet-Pan Boneless Pork Chops With Broccoli
Friday
Meal: Stovetop Buttered Shrimp with Sweet Corn and Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Bake
Description: Jumbo shrimp are sauteed in butter with a pinch of garlic until pink and tender, served alongside sweet corn on the cob and warm honey corn muffins baked from Jiffy mix for a fun end-of-week dinner. The sweet muffins and buttery shrimp make this feel like a special treat kids will look forward to.
Sale items used: Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp at $6.99/lb, Sweet Corn at 8 for $2.00, Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix 3 for $3.00, Giant Butter at $3.29
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of shrimp total for 2 people at $6.99/lb; 2 ears of corn; 1 box of Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix makes about 6 muffins which is plenty for 2. Start the muffins first since they bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, then cook the shrimp and corn while muffins cool slightly.
Recipes:
- Buttered Shrimp with Corn
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Family Size (1 lb used, buy 1 family pack): $1.99
- Sweet Corn (4 ears total across Monday and Friday, sold as 8 for $2.00 - buy 1 pack of 8): $2.00
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots (1 bag, 2 for $2.00 - buy 2 bags to meet deal): $2.00
- Giant Butter (1 pack, used Monday and Friday): $3.29
- 80% Lean Ground Beef Family Size (1 lb used, buy 1 family pack): $3.99
- Green Peppers (1 pepper): $0.99
- Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit (buy 3 to meet mix and match price, x3): $4.47
- Sargento Shredded Cheese BOGO (buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1 pack, no stated base price - omit from sale list)
- Kraft Singles (2 for $7.00, buy 1 deal set): $7.00
- Premio Fresh Dinner Sausage (1 pack): $4.99
- Classico Pasta Sauce (1 jar): $2.99
- Barilla Pasta BOGO (buy 1 get 1 free, no stated base price - omit from sale list)
- Giant Parmesan Cheese (1 container): $2.99
- Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (1 lb, 2 chops): $2.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (2 for $4.00, buy 1 deal set): $4.00
- Giant Broccoli Florets (1 bag): $2.49
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp (1 lb): $6.99
- Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix (buy 3 to meet mix and match price, x3): $3.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or vegetable oil for pan cooking
- Garlic (minced or powder) for shrimp saute
- Salt and black pepper
- Taco seasoning (included in Old El Paso kit)
- Eggs and milk for Jiffy muffin mix
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- London Broil: $5.99/lb
- Baby Back-Style Pork Ribs or Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops: $2.99/lb
- 80% Lean Ground Beef (Family Size): $3.99/lb
- Jumbo Raw EZ Peel Shrimp: $6.99/lb
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $1.99/lb (with digital coupon; $2.79 without)
- Snow Crab Clusters: $9.99/lb (with digital coupon; $12.99 without)
- Jimmy Dean Bacon or Breakfast Sausages: $3.99 each
- Nathan's Beef Franks: $4.99 each
- Fresh Chicken Wings (Family Size): $2.49/lb
- Greenstone Fresh Lamb: $2.00 off/lb
- Premio Fresh Dinner or Holmes Smokehouse Sausage: $4.99 each
- Marc Angelo Skewers: $5.99 each
- Rastelli's Wagyu Burger: $11.99 each
- Perdue Frozen Cooked Chicken: $7.99 each
- Giant Frozen Burger Patties: $11.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Lunchabies Uploaded: 2 for $7.00
- Perdue Shortcuts: 3 for $10.00
- Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $16.99/lb
- Extra Jumbo Cooked Cocktail Shrimp: $10.99/lb
- Margaritaville Shrimp: $5.99 each
- Next Wave Mussels: $3.99 each
- Fresh Split Chicken Breasts (Family Size): $2.49/lb
- Land O Lakes American Cheese: $8.99/lb
- Swanson Chunk White Chicken Breast: 2 for $8.00
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Giant Rotisserie Chicken: $6.99 each
- Giant Genoa or Hard Salami or Slicing Pepperoni: $8.99/lb
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham: $11.49/lb
- Taste of Inspirations All Natural Turkey Breast: $11.49/lb
Produce on sale:
- Sweet Corn (White or Yellow): 8 for $2.00
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each
- Blueberries (1 dry pint): $1.99 each (with digital coupon; $3.79 without)
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.49/lb
- California Peaches: $1.99/lb
- Dole Salad Blends: $2.49 each
- Hass Avocados: 3 for $5.00
- Mangoes or Navel Oranges: 5 for $5.00
- Green or Yellow Squash: $1.99/lb
- Seedless Watermelon Halves or Quarters: $1.19/lb
- Green Peppers: $0.99 each
- Taste of Inspirations Wild Wonders, Campari or Angel Sweet Tomatoes: $3.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations Sugar or Flavor Bombs Tomatoes: $4.99 each
- The Little Potato Co.: 2 for $7.00
- Giant Broccoli Florets: $2.49 each
- Sweet Vidalia Onions: $3.49 each
- Giant Rainbow Bell Peppers: $3.49 each
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots: 2 for $2.00
- Giant Salad Bowls: 2 for $7.00
- Bulk Apples: $1.79/lb
- Yogurt Parfait Cups: 2 for $6.00
- Sabra Smart Snackers: $1.99 each
- Giant Apple Slices: 2 for $6.00
- Pecan Nation: 2 for $11.00
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Lactaid Milk or Creamer: $3.99 each
- Cabot Chunks, Cracker Cuts or Sliced Cheese: $3.29 each
- Starbucks Cold Brew or Iced Coffee: $5.99 each
- Turkey Hill Drinks: 2 for $4.00
- Coffee-mate Creamer: $6.49 each
- Noosa Yogurt: 2 for $5.00
- Califa Farms Barista Blend or Almond Milk: 2 for $6.00
- Kraft Singles: 2 for $7.00
- The Greek Gods Greek Yogurt: $3.99 each
- Dannon Light + Fit Greek or Oikos Multipack Yogurt: 2 for $8.00
- Giant Butter: $3.29 each
- BelGioioso Mozzarella Snacking Cheese: $12.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse or Swirl Bread: 2 for $7.00
- Entenmann's Little Bites: $3.99 each
- Giant Butter Croissants: $6.49 each
- Leonard Baby Cakes: $8.99 each
- Giant Brownie Bites: $6.49 each
- Taste of Inspirations All Natural Turkey Breast (Deli): $11.49/lb
- Dave's Killer Bread, Rolls or Mini Bagels: $5.99 each (free avocado with purchase)
Pantry on sale:
- Knorr Sides: 4 for $5.00
- Bumble Bee Solid White Tuna or Chunk Light Can or Pouch or Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna Pouch: 4 for $5.00
- Kellogg's Cereal Cups: 4 for $5.00
- Classico Pasta Sauce: $2.99 each
- Pace Salsa or Picante Sauce: 2 for $6.00
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce: 2 for $4.00
- Giant Parmesan Cheese: $2.99 each
- Bush's Baked Beans: 2 for $6.00
- Sunsweet Pitted or Bite Size Prunes: $7.99 each
- Wish-Bone Salad Dressing: 2 for $5.00
- Skippy Peanut Butter or Welch's Grape Jelly or Jam: 2 for $5.00
- Minute Rice Cups: 2 for $4.00
- Hormel SPAM: 2 for $8.00
- Heinz Original or Organic Ketchup: 2 for $8.00
- Planters Nut Duos or Flavored Cashews: 2 for $8.00
- Hershey's Syrup: $1.00 off
- David's Cookies Cake Slices: $4.99 each
- Ken's Salad Dressing: $2.99 each
- Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal: 2 for $9.00
- Chock full o'Nuts Coffee: $10.99 each
- Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce: $8.49 each
- Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix: 3 for $3.00
- McCormick Perfect Pinch Seasoning: $4.49 each
- Post Cereal (Giant Size): $4.99 each
- Keebler Sandwich Crackers: 2 for $5.00
- Pringles: 2 for $4.00
- M&M's Caramel or Skittles Pop'd: $6.99 each
- Mars Share Size: $2.79 each
- Tate's Bake Shop Cookies: $5.49 each
- Apple & Eve Juice: 2 for $6.00
- Coca-Cola Mini Cans: $7.49 each
- Minute Maid Drinks: 2 for $4.00
- General Mills Cereal: $1.99 each (when you buy 3; mix & match)
- Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars or Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks: $1.99 each (when you buy 3; mix & match)
- Old El Paso Taco Shell Kit: $1.49 each (when you buy 3; mix & match)
- Totino's Party Pizza: $1.49 each (when you buy 3; mix & match)
- Chex Mix or Bugles: $1.49 each (when you buy 3; mix & match)
- Duke's Mayonnaise: $3.99 each
- Tropicana Premium Drinks: 2 for $5.00
- Pure Leaf Iced Tea: 2 for $6.00
- Hata Ramune Soda: 2 for $10.00
- Deer Park Water: 2 for $6.00
- Kool-Aid Jammers: 2 for $6.00
- Snapple: 2 for $10.00
- Gatorade (bottles): $7.49 each
- Gatorade (28 fl oz): 4 for $5.00
- Bai or Snapple (16 fl oz): 4 for $5.00
- Monster Energy Drinks: $7.99 each
- Just Ice Tea: $2.59 each
- Giant Seltzer 1 Liter: $0.79 each
- Nerds Gummy Clusters: $4.49 each
- Hershey's Snack Size: $6.49 each
- Haribo Gummi Candy: $7.99 each
- Clif or Luna Bar Singles: 2 for $3.00
- The Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges: 2 for $8.00
- Nabisco Chips Ahoy!, Ritz Toasted Chips, or Small Snack Crackers: 2 for $6.00
- Acadia Spring or Purified Water (35 pack): 2 for $9.00
- Stouffer's Simple Dishes, Signature Classics or French Bread Pizza or Lean Cuisine Protein Kick or Comfort Cravings: 4 for $10.00
- Nabisco Go Cups: 4 for $5.00
- Negroni Snacker Packs: $3.99 each
- Hostess Multipacks: 2 for $6.00
- Pop-Tarts: $8.99 each
- Nabisco Variety Packs: $5.99 each
- Nabisco Ritz Cracker Packs: $4.49 each
- Jell-O Refrigerated Snacks: 2 for $7.00
- Kozy Shack Pudding: 2 for $7.00
- Hunt's Snack Pack: 2 for $3.00
- Nickelodeon or Disney Princess String Cheese: 2 for $8.00
- Banquet Brown 'N Serve: 2 for $3.00
- Eggo Waffles, Thick & Fluffy or Protein Waffles: $4.99 each
- Kodiak Trail or Granola Bars, Oatmeal or Flapjack & Waffle Mix: $4.99 each
- Mrs. Butterworth's Pancake Syrup: 2 for $7.00
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat: $6.49 each
- Beretta Roll & Go: $5.49 each
- Crunch Pak Snack Pak: 2 for $7.00
- Sabra Hummus: $3.49 each
- Reser's Deli Salad: $8.99 each
- BelGioioso Hispanic Selection Cheese: $3.99 each (with digital coupon; $4.99 without)
- Bomb Pop Novelties: $3.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Turkey Hill Ice Cream: $2.99 each
- Ben & Jerry's Dairy or Non-Dairy Ice Cream: 2 for $7.00 (with digital coupon; 2 for $9.00 without)
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Cups: 4 for $5.00
- FAGE Single-Serve Yogurt or Blue Bonnet Spread: 4 for $5.00
- Talenti Layers: 2 for $7.00 (with digital coupon; 2 for $9.00 without)
- Ore-Ida Fries or Tater Tots: 2 for $8.00
- Gorton's Seafood: $5.99 each
- Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based: $6.99 each
- Birds Eye Blends or Steamfresh Family Size Vegetables: 4 for $8.00
- Kodiak Waffles, Flapjacks or Breakfast Sandwiches: $5.49 each
- Marie Callender's Meals to Share: $5.99 each
- Birds Eye Stir-Fry Pasta or Quick Ramen Vegetables: 4 for $10.00
- Giant Ice Cream Bars: $3.99 each
- Yasso Crunch Dip or Yogurt Bars: $4.49 each
- Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Scrambles: $1.69 each (when you buy 3; mix & match)
- Totino's Pizza Rolls: $4.99 each (when you buy 3; mix & match)
- Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls: $4.99 each (when you buy 3; mix & match)
- Perdue Frozen Cooked Chicken: $7.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$56.17
for 2 people · $28.09 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Giant weekly sales flyer for the week of July 29, 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 Giant.