Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sliced Pork Shoulder with Hatch Chile Peppers and Tomatoes over Rice
Description: A tender, slow-roasted pork shoulder portion is sliced and served over fluffy white rice with roasted Hatch chile peppers and fresh Grainger County tomatoes for a bold, satisfying bowl. This meal is completely dairy-free and uses the week's best value protein to deliver big flavor on a small budget.
Sale items used: Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In ($1.99/lb), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 30 minutes active, 2.5 to 3 hours total roasting
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork shoulder (bone-in weight) for one person, yielding roughly 0.5 lb cooked meat; use 1 Hatch chile pepper (about 0.15 lb) and 1 medium tomato (about 0.5 lb); serve over 1/2 cup dry rice cooked from pantry. Make-ahead note: roast the pork shoulder on Sunday or earlier in the day and slice to order at dinner time.
Recipes:
- Chile Verde Pork w/ Hatch Chile Sauce - Foodology Geek
- Hatch Green Chile Pulled Pork | Garlic & Zest

Tuesday
Meal: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage and Hatch Sweet Onion Skillet with Barbecue Sauce
Description: Sliced Hillshire Farm smoked sausage is pan-seared with sweet Hatch onion until caramelized, then finished with a drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce for a quick, smoky one-pan dinner. Serve it straight from the skillet over rice or with a side of tortilla chips for a no-fuss weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage 12-13 oz (2/$7.00), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99), Prego Pasta Sauce or Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce ($1.59)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 12-13 oz package of Hillshire Farm sausage provides 2 to 3 servings; use half the package (about 6 oz) for this meal and refrigerate the rest for later in the week. Use roughly 1/4 of the 3 lb onion bag (about 0.75 lb) for this skillet. The second sausage link from the 2/$7.00 deal can be saved for another meal or frozen.

Wednesday
Meal: Springer Mountain Ground Chicken Lettuce-Wrap Style Tacos with Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Description: Seasoned Springer Mountain ground chicken is cooked with diced Hatch chile and tomato, then spooned into crisp lettuce cups for a light, fresh taco-style dinner. Served alongside Yucatan Hatch guacamole and Simple Truth organic tortilla chips, this meal is naturally dairy-free and packed with flavor.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain 92% Lean Ground Chicken 16 oz ($2.99), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb), Yucatan Hatch Guacamole 7.5 oz ($4.99), Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips (2/$5.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The full 16 oz package of ground chicken makes 2 to 3 servings; cook the whole package and refrigerate leftovers for lunch. Use 1 Hatch chile (about 0.15 lb) and 1 small tomato (about 0.33 lb). Use roughly half the guacamole container and about 1 oz of chips per serving. One bag of tortilla chips from the 2/$5.00 deal is sufficient; the second bag is optional but extends value across the week.
Recipes:
- Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps | Springer Mountain Farms
- Ground Chicken Tacos (Dairy Free, Gluten Free) - Simply Whisked
- Chicken Taco Lettuce Wraps - Averie Cooks

Thursday
Meal: Kroger Dinner Sausage and Asparagus Sheet-Pan Roast with Tomatoes
Description: Sliced Kroger dinner sausage is roasted on a sheet pan alongside fresh asparagus spears and halved Grainger County tomatoes, all seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a simple, hands-off dinner. Everything caramelizes together in the oven for a colorful, hearty, completely dairy-free plate.
Sale items used: Kroger Dinner Sausage 18 oz ($3.99), Asparagus ($3.49/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($1.88/lb)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 30 minutes total with roasting
Serving note: The 18 oz Kroger dinner sausage package provides 3 to 4 servings; use about one-third of the package (roughly 5 to 6 oz) for this meal and refrigerate the rest. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of asparagus and 0.5 lb of tomatoes for one serving. Roast at 400 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Sausages and Potatoes with Asparagus and Garlic - Kitchen Joy
- Sheet Pan Sausage, Asparagus & Crispy Potatoes - Finished with Salt
- Easy Chicken Sausage and Veggie Sheet Pan - Nomaste Hungry

Friday
Meal: Pan-Seared Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlets with Hatch Sweet Onion and Peach Salsa
Description: A Kroger boneless chicken breast cutlet is pan-seared until golden and juicy, then topped with a fresh salsa made from diced California peaches, Hatch sweet onion, and a squeeze of lime for a bright, summery finish. This dish is entirely dairy-free and showcases two of the week's best produce deals in one vibrant topping.
Sale items used: Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlets Frozen 2.5 lb ($9.49 with digital coupon), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99), California Yellow or White Peaches or Nectarines ($1.88/lb with digital coupon)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 2.5 lb frozen cutlet bag contains multiple portions; thaw and use 1 cutlet (approximately 6 to 8 oz) for this meal and keep the rest frozen for future use. Purchase about 0.5 lb of peaches for the salsa (roughly 1 to 2 peaches). Use about 1/4 of the onion bag (already purchased Monday). The $9.49 package cost is included in the shopping list since it is the primary protein purchase.
Recipes:
- Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Peach Salsa - One-Pan, 30-Minute Meal - Julia's Album

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Whole Pork Shoulder Bone-In (1 lb): $1.99
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (x2 packs at 2/$7.00): $7.00
- Springer Mountain Ground Chicken 16 oz (x1): $2.99
- Kroger Dinner Sausage 18 oz (x1): $3.99
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlets Frozen 2.5 lb (x1): $9.49
- Hatch Chile Peppers (0.5 lb): $0.75
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1.5 lb): $2.82
- Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag (x1): $3.99
- California Yellow Peaches (0.5 lb): $0.94
- Asparagus (0.5 lb): $1.75
- Yucatan Hatch Guacamole 7.5 oz (x1): $4.99
- Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips (x1 bag at 2/$5.00): $2.50
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 18 oz (x1): $1.59

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for ground chicken tacos)
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning (for sheet-pan roast)
- Lime (for peach salsa)
- Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce for taco wraps)