Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Johnsonville Smoked Dinner or Breakfast Sausage (9.6-14 oz), $2.99/ea - one package feeds 4 generously, roughly $0.75/serving
- Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts, $3.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4, roughly $1.50/serving
- Kroger 85% or 93% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz), Buy 2 Get 1 Free - buying 3 packages (48 oz total) costs $9.98 for 3 packs, roughly $2.50/serving using 2 packs for the meal
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb package), $6.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4, roughly $2.62/serving
- Kroger Large Shrimp 31-40 ct or Medium Shrimp 51-60 ct (Frozen, 12 oz), $7.00/pack - one 12 oz pack feeds 4 as a main, roughly $1.75/serving - NOTE: at $7.00 flat for a 12 oz pack this is actually quite economical
- Kroger Chicken Party Wings (Frozen, 2.5 lb), $7.99/pack - one pack feeds 4, roughly $2.00/serving
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb), $7.99/pack - one pack feeds 4, roughly $2.00/serving
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz), $4.99/ea - one package feeds 4, roughly $1.25/serving
- Boneless Ribeye Steaks (Family Pack), $12.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4, roughly $6.50/serving - PREMIUM
- Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon (24 oz), $17.99/pack - one pack feeds 4, roughly $4.50/serving - PREMIUM
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb), $13.99/pack - one pack feeds 4, roughly $3.50/serving - PREMIUM

Why these meals: This week's flyer leans heavily on chicken and sausage as the real budget workhorses, and that is exactly where the five dinners are anchored. Johnsonville Smoked Sausage at $2.99 a package is the standout deal of the week, coming in well under a dollar a serving, and it anchors Monday's skillet dinner. Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts at $3.99 a pound give you a lean, versatile protein for a quick pan-seared dinner on Wednesday. Ground turkey on a Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal and Kroger Large Shrimp at a flat $7.00 for a 12 oz pack round out the economical nights on Tuesday and Thursday. The one premium night goes to the Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon at $17.99 for a 24 oz pack on Friday - it is the best premium value on this flyer because the entire pack feeds four people and costs less per serving than the ribeye or the ribs, making it a genuinely special but still reasonable Friday treat. The Boneless Ribeye Steaks and the Home Chef Ribs were deliberately skipped because both push the per-person total well past the budget ceiling when combined with the other four nights.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Johnsonville Smoked Sausage and Potato Skillet with Hatch Chile and Onion
Description: Sliced Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage is browned in a skillet alongside cubed Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes, diced Hatch Sweet Onion, and chopped Hatch Chile Peppers until everything is golden and cooked through. The result is a hearty one-pan dinner with smoky, slightly spicy flavor that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Johnsonville Smoked Dinner or Breakfast Sausage (Select Varieties, 9.6-14 oz), Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (from the 2 for $7.00 Sweet Corn or Gourmet Potatoes deal), Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Johnsonville Smoked Dinner Sausage (up to 14 oz), 1.5 lb Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1 bag), 0.5 lb Hatch Chile Peppers, and roughly 0.5 lb of Hatch Sweet Onion from the 3 lb bag, all divided among 4 plates.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Taco Bowls with Sour Cream and Kraft Shredded Cheese over Rice
Description: Seasoned Kroger 93% Lean Ground Turkey is cooked in a skillet with Hatch Chile Peppers and Hatch Sweet Onion, then served over steamed white rice with a dollop of Kroger Sour Cream and a sprinkle of Kraft Shredded Cheese. Each bowl is bright and satisfying with mild heat from the chiles and creamy cool contrast from the sour cream.
Sale items used: Kroger 93% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz) x2 packages (buying 3 under the Buy 2 Get 1 Free deal, using 2 for this meal), Hatch Chile Peppers, Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag), Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (24 oz) - sour cream variety, Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 packages (32 oz total) ground turkey divided among 4 bowls, 0.5 lb Hatch Chile Peppers, roughly 0.5 lb Hatch Sweet Onion from the bag, 2 for $5.00 sour cream (1 container), and 1 bag Kraft Shredded Cheese (2 for $5.00 deal, 1 bag used). Rice is a pantry staple.
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: Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts are seasoned and seared in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through with a golden crust, then brushed with Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce in the final minutes of cooking. A bag of Kroger Steamer Vegetables is microwaved alongside for a fast, complete gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts (Big Pack or Tenders or Thin Breasts), Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (18 oz) - from the $1.59 Prego or Sweet Baby Ray's deal, Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts (roughly 6 oz per person), 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (18 oz, $1.59), and 2 bags Kroger Steamer Vegetables (2 for $3.00) for a generous vegetable side for 4 people.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Kroger Shrimp with Hatch Sweet Onion over Rice
Description: Kroger Large Shrimp are thawed, patted dry, and sauteed in a skillet with butter, minced garlic, and sliced Hatch Sweet Onion until pink and just cooked through, then finished with a squeeze of lemon. Served over steamed white rice, this quick skillet dinner is light, flavorful, and ready in under 25 minutes.
Sale items used: Kroger Large Shrimp 31-40 ct (Frozen, 12 oz), Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 bag (12 oz) Kroger Large Shrimp feeds 4 as a main over rice, with roughly 0.5 lb Hatch Sweet Onion from the bag. Butter, garlic, lemon, and rice are pantry staples. Thaw shrimp in cold water for 15 minutes before cooking.
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: Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon is baked in the oven according to package directions until flaky and cooked through, then served alongside microwaved Kroger Steamer Vegetables with a simple sauce made from Kroger Sour Cream, lemon, and dried dill. The cedar plank infuses the salmon with a subtle smoky aroma for a restaurant-quality Friday dinner at home.
Sale items used: Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon (Select Varieties, 24 oz), Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz), Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (24 oz) - sour cream variety
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (24 oz) Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon divided among 4 portions (roughly 6 oz per person), 2 bags Kroger Steamer Vegetables (2 for $3.00), and 1 container Kroger Sour Cream (from the 2 for $5.00 deal, 1 container used). Lemon and dried dill are pantry staples. Follow package baking instructions; most cedar plank salmon bakes at 400 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Johnsonville Smoked Dinner or Breakfast Sausage (Select Varieties, 9.6-14 oz) x1: $2.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 1.5 lb (2 for $7.00 deal, buying 2 bags): $7.00
- Hatch Chile Peppers (1 lb total across Monday and Tuesday): $1.49
- Hatch Sweet Onions (3 lb bag) x1: $3.99
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Turkey (16 oz) - buy 3 under Buy 2 Get 1 Free, pay for 2: $9.98
- Kroger Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream (24 oz) - 2 for $5.00 deal, buying 2 containers (1 for Tuesday, 1 for Friday): $5.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (7-8 oz) - 2 for $5.00 deal, buying 1 bag (minimum purchase 2 for deal; second bag used as pantry): $5.00
- Simple Truth Boneless Chicken Breasts (1.5 lbs): $5.99
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (18 oz) x1: $1.59
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz) - 2 for $3.00 deal, buying 4 bags (2 for Wednesday, 2 for Friday): $6.00
- Kroger Large Shrimp 31-40 ct (Frozen, 12 oz) x1: $7.00
- Private Selection Cedar Plank Salmon (Select Varieties, 24 oz) x1: $17.99

Pantry staples needed:
- White rice (for Tuesday, Thursday, and as a base option)
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or jarred)
- Lemon
- Dried dill
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Cumin and chili powder (for Tuesday turkey bowls)
- Garlic powder and onion powder