Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sliced Pork Shoulder with Hatch Chile Peppers and Tomatoes over Rice
Description: A slow-roasted bone-in pork shoulder is seasoned and cooked low and slow until tender, then sliced and served over fluffy white rice with sauteed Hatch chile peppers and fresh Grainger County tomatoes. This hearty, dairy-free meal is deeply flavorful and perfect for two with plenty of the affordable pork shoulder to spare for leftovers.
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, 3 to 4 hours total roasting time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of bone-in pork shoulder (bone-in yield is roughly 60-65%, giving about 1.2 lbs of edible meat, or about 0.6 lb per person). Use 2 to 3 Hatch chile peppers (about 0.5 lb) and 1 large tomato (about 0.5 lb). Make-ahead note: roast the pork shoulder earlier in the day or the night before and reheat sliced portions in a skillet with the chile and tomato mixture at dinnertime.
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 browned in a skillet alongside sweet Hatch onions until caramelized, then finished with a drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce for a smoky, tangy one-pan dinner. Serve over rice or with crusty bread for a quick and satisfying dairy-free weeknight meal for two.
Sale items used: Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage 12-13 oz (2/$7.00, 1 package used), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag ($3.99), Prego Pasta Sauce or Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce ($1.59)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One 12-13 oz package of Hillshire Farm smoked sausage is the right amount for two people (about 6 oz per person). Use roughly 1 medium onion from the 3 lb bag (the rest of the bag carries over to Friday's meal). The barbecue sauce bottle will be used sparingly this meal; limit to 2 to 3 tablespoons.

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 peppers and tomatoes, then spooned into crisp lettuce cups and topped with Yucatan Hatch guacamole for a fresh, light, and completely dairy-free taco night. Serve alongside Simple Truth Organic tortilla chips for crunch and easy dipping.
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 (1 bag)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz package of ground chicken feeds two people well at 8 oz per person. Use about 0.25 lb of Hatch chiles and 0.5 lb of tomatoes (these are small quantities; buy the minimum at the per-lb price). One 7.5 oz container of guacamole is ideal for two. One bag of tortilla chips from the 2/$5.00 deal is sufficient; cost reflected as $2.50 for one bag.
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 links are arranged on a sheet pan with fresh asparagus spears and halved Grainger County tomatoes, then roasted at high heat until everything is caramelized and tender. This effortless one-pan dinner is naturally dairy-free and comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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 roasting time
Serving note: One 18 oz package of Kroger dinner sausage is appropriate for two people. Purchase approximately 0.75 lb of asparagus (about 1 small bunch) at $3.49/lb, totaling roughly $2.62. Use about 0.5 lb of tomatoes. Roast everything at 425 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping sausage halfway through.
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: Thin Kroger boneless chicken breast cutlets are seasoned and pan-seared until golden, then topped with a bright fresh salsa made from diced California peaches, Hatch sweet onion, and Hatch chile peppers. This colorful, dairy-free summer dish is quick to prepare and showcases the best of the week's seasonal produce sales.
Sale items used: Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlets Frozen 2.5 lb ($9.49 with digital coupon), California Yellow or White Peaches ($1.88/lb with digital coupon), Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag (already purchased Tuesday), Hatch Chile Peppers ($1.49/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken cutlets from the 2.5 lb bag (about 0.5 lb per person); freeze the remainder for future meals. Purchase about 0.5 lb of peaches for the salsa. Use remaining Hatch sweet onion from the bag purchased Tuesday (no additional purchase needed). Use about 0.25 lb of Hatch chile peppers. The 2.5 lb bag cost is $9.49 total; full bag cost is reflected in the shopping list since it is the smallest available unit.
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 (2 lbs): $3.98
- Hatch Chile Peppers (1 lb total, used across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday): $1.49
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1.5 lbs total, used across Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday): $2.82
- Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage (x1 package, 12-13 oz): $3.50
- Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag (x1 bag, used Tuesday and Friday): $3.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 18 oz (x1): $1.59
- Springer Mountain Ground Chicken 16 oz (x1): $2.99
- Yucatan Hatch Guacamole 7.5 oz (x1): $4.99
- Simple Truth Organic Tortilla Chips (x1 bag from 2/$5.00 deal): $2.50
- Kroger Dinner Sausage 18 oz (x1): $3.99
- Asparagus (0.75 lb): $2.62
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlets Frozen 2.5 lb (x1): $9.49
- California Yellow or White Peaches (0.5 lb): $0.94

Pantry staples needed:
- Long-grain white rice (for Monday and Tuesday)
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for Wednesday ground chicken seasoning)
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Lime juice or fresh limes (for guacamole topping and peach salsa)
- Fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
- Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves (for Wednesday lettuce wraps)
- Red onion or white onion (small amount for peach salsa if desired)