Kroger Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's plan leans on Kroger's sale proteins to keep things simple and satisfying, all while staying gluten-free from Monday through Friday. You'll start with tender oven-baked Pork Back Ribs on Monday, move into a fast Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Bowl on Tuesday, then keep things light with Skillet Chicken Sausage with Peppers on Wednesday. Thursday brings juicy Grilled Chicken Breasts paired with a second bag of Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, and the week wraps up Friday with flaky baked Morey's Cod or Flounder over rice, a nice fresh finish after a week of heartier dinners. Along the way, staples like Minute Rice White Rice and Kroger Coleslaw pull double duty across multiple nights, so you get more mileage out of each item you buy. It's a well-rounded lineup that balances comfort food with lighter options, all easy to prep on a weeknight schedule.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Back Ribs with Crispy Potatoes
Description: Pork back ribs are oven-baked low and slow with barbecue sauce until tender, served alongside crispy baked potatoes and a cool coleslaw side. A simple, hearty start to the week.
Sale items used: Pork Back Ribs, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, Kroger Coleslaw
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 75 minutes total (make-ahead note: ribs can be rubbed and started the night before or begun early afternoon since bake time runs over an hour)
Serving note: 2 lbs Pork Back Ribs, 1 bottle Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, 1 bag Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, 1 container Kroger Coleslaw, all portioned for 4
Recipes:
- Baked Ribs and Potatoes with Green Beans
- Easy Oven Baked BBQ Ribs and Dill Pickle Slaw

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Bowl
Description: 93% lean ground beef is browned and simmered with broth and vegetables, then served over fluffy white rice for a warming one-pan dinner. Fast, filling, and naturally gluten-free.
Sale items used: Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef, Minute Rice White Rice, Simple Truth Organic Broth
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef, 1 box Minute Rice White Rice, 1 container Simple Truth Organic Broth, portioned for 4
Recipes:
- Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Rice Bowls (Gluten-Free)
- Ground Beef Rice Casserole

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Chicken Sausage with Peppers
Description: Simple Truth Chicken Sausage is sliced and pan-seared until browned, then served with a warm Kroger Side Dish for a quick, flavorful weeknight meal. Bright and satisfying with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Chicken Sausage, Kroger Side Dish
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Simple Truth Chicken Sausage, 2 Kroger Side Dishes (2 for $6.00), portioned for 4

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Baked Potatoes
Description: Simple Truth Natural Boneless Chicken Breasts are seasoned and grilled until juicy, paired with a second round of Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes baked crisp. A clean, protein-forward dinner.
Sale items used: Simple Truth Natural Boneless Chicken Breasts Family Pack, Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Simple Truth Natural Boneless Chicken Breasts, 1 bag Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes, portioned for 4
Recipes:
- Baked Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe!)
- Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes (Gluten-Free)
- Corinne's Favorite Roasted Chicken and Crispy Potatoes (Gluten Free)

Friday
Meal: Baked Cod or Flounder with Rice and Coleslaw
Description: Morey's Cod or Flounder is baked flaky and tender, served over white rice with a side of coleslaw for a light, fresh finish to the week. This is the week's premium seafood night.
Sale items used: Morey's Cod, Flounder or Salmon, Minute Rice White Rice, Kroger Coleslaw
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 Morey's Cod or Flounder packages (or 1 package if labeled to serve 4), 1 box Minute Rice White Rice, 1 container Kroger Coleslaw, portioned for 4
Recipes:
- Pan-Fried Cod Recipe (Gluten Free & Keto Friendly)

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Pork Back Ribs (2 lbs): $5.98
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce (1 bottle): $1.49
- Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes (2 bags): $5.98
- Kroger Coleslaw (2 containers): $3.98
- Kroger 93% Lean Ground Beef (1.5 lbs): $10.49
- Minute Rice White Rice (2 boxes): $2.98
- Simple Truth Organic Broth (1 container): $3.99
- Simple Truth Chicken Sausage (1 package): $4.99
- Kroger Side Dish (2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Simple Truth Natural Boneless Chicken Breasts Family Pack (2 lbs): $7.98
- Morey's Cod, Flounder or Salmon (2 packages): $15.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, cooking oil
- Onion, garlic, bell peppers (for skillet dishes)
- Basic seasoning for grilled chicken