Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet with Hatch Chile and Onion
Description: Two or three slices of Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage are browned in a skillet with diced Gourmet Potatoes, sliced Hatch Chile Peppers, and sweet onion for a hearty one-pan dinner. Everything cooks together in about 25 minutes for a satisfying, naturally gluten-free weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage (Select Varieties, 9.6-14 oz) at $2.99 with Digital Coupon, Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (2 for $7.00), Hatch Chile Peppers at $1.49/lb, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag) at $3.99
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2-3 sausage links (about 4-5 oz) from the package, saving the rest for another use; use roughly half the 1.5 lb potato bag (about 0.75 lb); use 1 small Hatch chile (about 0.1 lb); use about one-quarter of the onion bag. The sausage package will have leftovers for snacking or a second meal later in the week.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Sour Cream and Kraft Shredded Cheese over Rice
Description: Seasoned ground turkey is cooked with cumin, garlic, and a splash of salsa, then served over fluffy white rice and topped with a dollop of sour cream and a handful of Kraft shredded cheese. This colorful bowl is fully gluten-free and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz) at Buy 2 Get 1 Free, Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (24 oz, 2 for $5.00), Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz, 2 for $5.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the 16 oz turkey package (roughly 0.5 lb) for one serving, saving the rest for a second meal; use 2-3 tablespoons of sour cream from the 24 oz container; use about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese from the bag. Cook 0.5 cup dry rice as the base. The Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal requires purchasing 2 packages of ground turkey - freeze the third free package for later.
Recipes:
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls – Cooking With Martha
- Ground Turkey Taco Bowls - Simply Scratch Made

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts with Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce and Steamed Kroger Vegetables
Description: One Simple Truth boneless chicken breast is pan-seared until golden and glazed with Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce for a smoky, caramelized finish. A bag of Kroger Steamer Vegetables rounds out the plate for a quick, complete gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts (Big Pack) at $3.99/lb, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (18 oz) at $1.59, Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz, 2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast (one medium breast); at $3.99/lb that comes to about $2.00 for the portion. Use 2-3 tablespoons of barbecue sauce from the bottle. Steam one full 10-12 oz bag of vegetables as the side. Sweet Baby Ray's is gluten-free - confirm the label on the variety you select.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Kroger Shrimp with Hatch Sweet Onion over Rice
Description: Frozen Kroger shrimp are thawed and sauteed in garlic butter with thinly sliced Hatch Sweet Onion until pink and slightly caramelized, then served over a bed of steamed white rice. This simple, elegant dish takes under 20 minutes and is naturally gluten-free.
Sale items used: Kroger Large Shrimp 31-40 ct (Frozen, 12 oz) at $7.00, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag) at $3.99 (already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 12 oz bag of shrimp - for one person this is a generous serving and the bag is the smallest available unit. Use about one-quarter of the sweet onion bag (already on hand from Monday). Cook 0.5 cup dry rice as the base. Thaw shrimp in cold water for 10 minutes before cooking to speed up prep.
Recipes:
- Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Friday
Meal: Baked Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon with Kroger Steamer Vegetables and Sour Cream Dill Sauce
Description: A portion of Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon is baked until flaky and served alongside a steamed bag of Kroger vegetables, finished with a quick sauce made from sour cream, fresh dill, and lemon juice. The cedar plank infuses the salmon with a subtle smoky flavor that makes this feel like a restaurant-quality gluten-free dinner at home.
Sale items used: Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon (Select Varieties, 24 oz) at $17.99, Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz, 2 for $3.00, second bag from the pair purchased Wednesday), Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (24 oz, 2 for $5.00, already purchased Tuesday)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: The 24 oz salmon package contains multiple portions - use one portion (about 6-8 oz) for Friday's dinner and refrigerate or freeze the remainder for another meal within 1-2 days. Steam one full 10-12 oz vegetable bag as the side. Use 2-3 tablespoons of sour cream from the container already on hand for the dill sauce.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage, 9.6-14 oz (x1 package): $2.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (x2 bags, required for the 2 for $7.00 deal): $7.00
- Hatch Chile Peppers (0.25 lb at $1.49/lb): $0.37
- Hatch Sweet Onions 3 lb bag (x1): $3.99
- Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey 16 oz (x2 packages required for BOGO deal, third is free): $8.00
- Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream 24 oz (x2 containers, required for 2 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz (x2 bags, required for 2 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts, approximately 0.5 lb at $3.99/lb: $2.00
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce 18 oz (x1): $1.59
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables 10-12 oz (x2 bags, required for 2 for $3.00 deal): $3.00
- Kroger Large Shrimp 31-40 ct, Frozen 12 oz (x1): $7.00
- Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon 24 oz (x1): $17.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (long grain, about 1 cup dry total for the week)
- Olive oil or butter (for sauteing and pan-searing)
- Garlic (fresh cloves or minced, used Monday, Thursday, and Friday)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for Tuesday turkey taco bowls)
- Salsa (gluten-free variety, for Tuesday taco bowls)
- Fresh or dried dill (for Friday sour cream dill sauce)
- Lemon juice (for Friday dill sauce)
- Taco toppings such as lime wedges if desired