Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Hatch Chile Skillet with Sweet Corn
Description: One Johnsonville smoked sausage link is sliced and sauteed with diced Hatch chile peppers and fresh sweet corn cut from the cob for a smoky, slightly spicy one-pan skillet. The whole meal comes together in under 20 minutes and is naturally dairy-free with bold summer flavors.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage, Hatch Chile Peppers, Kroger Sweet Corn
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 links (about 4 oz) of Johnsonville smoked sausage, 1 ear of sweet corn, and roughly 0.25 lb of Hatch chile peppers. The sausage package will have leftovers for the week; corn is sold 4-count so you will have extra ears for snacking or sides.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Hatch Chile Salsa and Kroger Pasta
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is browned and served over cooked Kroger pasta with a quick fresh Hatch chile salsa made from diced chiles, onion, and lime for a taco-inspired bowl. This is a hearty, protein-packed meal that skips the tortilla and uses pasta as the base for a fun twist.
Sale items used: Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey, Kroger Pasta, Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of ground turkey from one 16 oz package; the remainder can be refrigerated and used later in the week. Cook about 2 oz (dry) of Kroger pasta per serving. Use 0.25 lb Hatch chiles and a few slices of onion from the 3 lb bag for the salsa.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls – Kalyn's Kitchen

Wednesday
Meal: Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breast Pasta with Prego Pasta Sauce
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is seasoned, pan-seared, and sliced over a portion of Kroger pasta tossed with Prego pasta sauce for a simple and satisfying dairy-free dinner. This is a classic weeknight meal that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts, Kroger Pasta, Prego Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast from the Big Pack; the rest can be frozen or used for meal prep. Cook 2 oz (dry) pasta and use about 1/2 cup of Prego sauce per serving. The Prego bottle will have plenty left over for future meals.

Thursday
Meal: Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs with Gourmet Potatoes and Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce
Description: Rather than buying a full rack, pick up a smaller portion of the fully cooked Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs from the deli and reheat them with a brush of Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce for a smoky, saucy main. Serve alongside roasted Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a complete and satisfying plate.
Sale items used: Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: The ribs are sold as a fully cooked 2 lb package at a flat price; ask the deli if a half portion is available, or plan to enjoy leftovers the next day. Use about half the 1.5 lb bag of gourmet potatoes for one serving. Prego Pasta Sauce and Sweet Baby Ray's are sold together in the same promo; you only need to buy one bottle of BBQ sauce. Total time is under 40 minutes since ribs are pre-cooked; simply reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes while potatoes roast.

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Kroger Large Shrimp with Hatch Chile Peppers and Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage
Description: Kroger Large Shrimp are quickly sauteed with sliced Hatch chile peppers and sliced Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage in a hot skillet with olive oil and garlic for a bold, smoky, and slightly spicy one-pan dinner. This protein-packed dish is ready in minutes and is completely dairy-free.
Sale items used: Kroger Large Shrimp, Hatch Chile Peppers, Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The shrimp are sold frozen in a 12 oz bag; use the full bag for one generous serving or save a portion for another meal. Use 1 to 2 links of the Italian chicken sausage (about 4 oz) and 0.25 lb of Hatch chiles. Thaw shrimp in cold water for 10 minutes before cooking to keep total active time under 20 minutes.
Recipes:
- One Pot Shrimp and Sausage Pasta - Healthy World Cuisine

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage, 9.6-14 oz (x1, with Digital Coupon): $2.99
- Hatch Chile Peppers (1 lb at $1.49/lb): $1.49
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (x1 pack, part of 2 for $7.00 deal - buy 2): $7.00
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (included in the 2 for $7.00 deal above with Sweet Corn): $0.00
- Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey 16 oz (x2 packages to trigger Buy 2 Get 1 Free, third is free - only 2 needed so buy 2 get 1 free applies; pay for 2): $0.00
- Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey 16 oz (x2 paid): $0.00
- Kroger Ground Turkey - Buy 2 Get 1 Free (pay for 2 x $3.50 estimated per unit; price not listed per unit - item excluded per rules): $0.00
- Kroger Pasta 12-16 oz (x2 packs as part of 4 for $5.00 deal - buy 4 to get the deal price): $5.00
- Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts approx. 0.5 lb (at $3.99/lb): $2.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce 14.5-24 oz (x1 at $1.59): $1.59
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 18 oz (x1 at $1.59): $1.59
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs 2 lb (x1 flat price): $13.99
- Kroger Large Shrimp 31-40 ct Frozen 12 oz (x1 flat price): $7.00
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage 16 oz (x1): $4.99
- Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for taco turkey)
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (optional)