Kroger Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
Description: Two Heritage Farm boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden, then finished in the oven for juicy, tender results. Broccoli crowns and fresh Grainger County tomatoes are roasted alongside with olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a simple, colorful dairy-free plate.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Plan on 1 lb of chicken breasts total (2 pieces, roughly 0.5 lb each) at $1.99/lb; use about 0.75 lb broccoli crowns and 0.5 lb tomatoes; total active cook time is under 40 minutes so no make-ahead step is needed.
Recipes:
- Sheet-pan roast chicken with broccolini, onion & tomatoes

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Pork Blend Stuffed Tri-Color Peppers
Description: Three tri-color peppers from the 6-count bag are halved and filled with seasoned Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, then baked until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through. The remaining peppers are saved for Friday's stir-fry, making this a smart two-meal purchase.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb ($8.00 each), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00 each), Simple Truth Organic Broth 32 oz ($1.99 each), Ben's Original Ready Rice ($1.49 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of the 2 lb ground beef and pork blend for the filling (reserve the rest for another use or freeze); use 3 peppers halved to make 6 stuffed halves, 3 per person; total bake time is about 35 minutes so start the oven early.
Recipes:
- Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe (Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free)

Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: A half rack of St. Louis Style Pork Ribs is rubbed with spices and slow-baked low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender, then finished under the broiler for caramelized edges. Sweet corn ears are roasted or boiled alongside for a classic, satisfying dairy-free summer dinner for two.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs ($2.99/lb), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 2.5 to 3 hours total baking time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2.5 lbs of ribs (roughly half a rack) at $2.99/lb for a total of about $7.48; use 2 ears of corn from the 4-count pack and save the remaining 2 ears for another meal; because total cook time exceeds 60 minutes, season and wrap the ribs the night before and refrigerate overnight so they go straight into the oven when you get home.

Thursday
Meal: Sauteed Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp with Avocado and Tomato over Ready Rice
Description: Raw large peeled and deveined shrimp are quickly sauteed in olive oil with garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of chili flakes, then spooned over fluffy Ben's Original Ready Rice. Diced fresh avocado and Grainger County tomatoes are added on top for a bright, creamy-without-dairy finish.
Sale items used: Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 31-40 ct Raw 2 lb bag ($6.99/lb), Large Avocados 2 for $3.00, Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb), Ben's Original Ready Rice ($1.49 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of shrimp (roughly 31-40 pieces, plenty for 2 people) from the 2 lb bag at $6.99/lb; freeze the remaining 1 lb for later use; use 1 avocado and about 0.5 lb of tomatoes; the shrimp cook in under 5 minutes so have all toppings prepped before turning on the heat.

Friday
Meal: Seared Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts with Tri-Color Pepper and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Description: Two Heritage Farm boneless chicken breasts are sliced thin, seared in a hot skillet, then tossed with the remaining tri-color peppers and broccoli crowns in a savory garlic and soy-based sauce. This quick stir-fry comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes and uses up the produce purchased earlier in the week.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (already purchased Tuesday), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb of chicken breasts (2 pieces) at $1.99/lb; use the remaining 3 peppers from Tuesday's 6-count bag at no additional cost; use about 0.5 lb of broccoli crowns; slice the chicken thin before cooking so it sears quickly and stays tender.
Recipes:
- Dairy-Free Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs total, used Monday and Friday): $3.98
- Broccoli Crowns (1.25 lbs total, used Monday and Friday): $2.49
- Grainger County Tomatoes (1 lb total, used Monday and Thursday): $2.49
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb pack (x1): $8.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (x1): $6.00
- Simple Truth Organic Broth 32 oz (x1): $1.99
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x2): $2.98
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (2.5 lbs): $7.48
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (x1): $4.99
- Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 2 lb bag (x1, use 1 lb and freeze 1 lb): $13.98
- Large Avocados 2 for $3.00 (x1 set of 2): $3.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and onion powder (for rib rub)
- Chili flakes
- Soy sauce or tamari (dairy-free, for stir-fry)
- Lime juice or fresh limes
- Dried herbs such as thyme or Italian seasoning