Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet Ground Beef and Pasta with Shredded Cheese
Description: A simple, hearty one-pan meal with seasoned ground beef tossed with tender pasta and melted shredded cheese on top - a classic kid favorite that comes together fast. Scaled for one, you will use just enough beef and pasta to fill a single bowl without leftovers piling up.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef, Barilla Pasta, Sargento Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.33 lb of ground beef, about 2 oz dry pasta (roughly one-quarter of a 12 oz box), and one-quarter of a 5-8 oz bag of shredded cheese. Assumed ground beef weight is 0.33 lb at $5.99/lb.
Recipes:
- Easy Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet
- Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Skillet Recipe
- Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Chicken Breast with Steamer Vegetables and Sweet Corn
Description: A straightforward and wholesome dinner with a tender baked chicken breast alongside a bag of steamer vegetables and a fresh ear of sweet corn - simple flavors kids know and love. Everything bakes or microwaves easily so there is minimal fuss at the stove.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast, Kroger Steamer Vegetables, Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Package)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 boneless chicken breast at approximately 0.5 lb, 1 bag of Kroger Steamer Vegetables (one unit from the 2 for $3.00 deal), and 1 ear of sweet corn from the 4-count package. Assumed chicken weight is 0.5 lb at $2.29/lb. The remaining 3 ears of corn can be used later in the week or stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipes:
- Baked Chicken & Steamed Vegetables
Wednesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Mac and Cheese Skillet
Description: Sliced smoked sausage pan-fried until lightly browned then stirred into creamy mac and cheese makes a super satisfying skillet dinner that kids absolutely love. This one-pan meal is quick, filling, and uses familiar comfort-food flavors.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage, Kroger Steamer Vegetables Deluxe Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately one-quarter of the 23.3 oz Eckrich sausage link (about 6 oz, sliced into coins), and 1 unit of Kroger Deluxe Mac and Cheese from the 2 for $3.00 deal. The remaining sausage can be refrigerated and used within 4 days. The second Steamer Vegetables or Mac and Cheese unit from Tuesday's deal pair covers this meal's mac and cheese.
Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Beef Shaved Steak Sandwiches on Artesano Buns
Description: Thinly shaved beef steak is quickly pan-seared and piled onto a soft Artesano bun for a simple, kid-friendly steak sandwich that feels like a fun treat. Keep the seasoning mild with just salt and a little butter so the flavors stay approachable for younger eaters.
Sale items used: Kroger Beef Shaved Steak, Artesano Bread or Buns
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The Kroger Beef Shaved Steak comes in a 14 oz package at $5.99 each - use roughly one-third of the package (about 4-5 oz) for one sandwich and refrigerate the rest for another meal within 2 days. Use 1 or 2 buns from the Artesano 8-count bun pack. The remaining buns can be used for Friday or stored.
Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Breast Strips with Sweet Corn and Strawberries
Description: Chicken breast cut into strips, lightly seasoned and baked until golden, served alongside a fresh ear of sweet corn and a handful of juicy strawberries for a colorful and fun plate kids will enjoy. This is a great end-of-week meal that feels like a treat without any complicated prep.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast, Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Package), 2 lb Strawberries or 18 oz Blueberries
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 boneless chicken breast at approximately 0.5 lb, sliced into strips before baking. Use 1 ear of sweet corn from the same 4-count package purchased on Tuesday. Use approximately 0.5 lb of strawberries from the 2 lb container - the rest make great snacks through the week. Assumed chicken weight is 0.5 lb at $2.29/lb.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast (1 lb total, used across Tuesday and Friday): $2.29
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.33 lb): $1.98
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (1 pack, 23.3 oz): $5.00
- Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (1 pack, 14 oz): $5.99
- Barilla Pasta (1 box, 12-16 oz): $1.39
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (2 for $4.00, 2 bags): $4.00
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables or Deluxe Mac and Cheese (2 for $3.00, 2 units): $3.00
- Artesano Buns (8 ct, 1 pack): $2.49
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct package): $3.99
- 2 lb Strawberries: $5.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Butter or cooking oil
- Ketchup or mild dipping sauce for chicken strips
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breast (or Bone-In Chicken Wings): $2.29/lb
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef: $5.99/lb
- Kroger Beef Shaved Steak (14 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99 each
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp (21-25 ct Raw, 2 lb bag): $6.99/lb (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger 80% Lean Beef Patties (Frozen, 2 lb): $11.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (23.3 oz, Select Varieties): $5.00
- Nathan's Beef Franks (11-12 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99
- Kroger Protein Bundle (Patties 8 ct + Bacon 16 oz): $15.99
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Fillets (Farm-Raised): $9.99/lb
- Tri Tip Roast: $10.99/lb
- Perdue Chicken Breasts (Frozen, 18 oz): $10.00
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $13.99
- Kroger Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad or Coleslaw (3 lb, Select Varieties): $7.00
- Kroger Single Serve Salad Bowls (5.5-6.7 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $11.00
- Bitchin' Sauce (7-9 oz, Select Varieties): $4.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Guacamole (14 oz, Select Varieties, Made In-Store): $6.99
Produce on sale:
- Southern Yellow Peaches or Yellow Nectarines: $1.29/lb
- Kroger Seedless Grapes (3 lb Clamshell, Select Varieties): $5.99
- Raspberries or Blackberries (9 oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Washington Red Cherries: $3.99/lb (with Digital Coupon)
- 2 lb Strawberries or 18 oz Blueberries: $5.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct Package): $3.99
- Private Selection Cara Cara Navel Oranges (3 lb) or Kroger Navel Oranges (4 lb): $4.99
- Asparagus: $3.49/lb
- Guacamole (14 oz, Select Varieties, Made In-Store): $6.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (4.5-5.3 oz, Select Varieties): 10 for $10.00 (with Digital Coupon)
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (5-8 oz, Select Varieties): 2 for $4.00
- Kroger String Cheese (12 ct) or Pillsbury Toaster Strudel (6 ct): $2.29 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Simple Truth Almondmilk (59-64 fl oz) or Quaker Rice Crisps (2.6-3.52 oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Classic Cake (6" or Angel Food Cake, 9-13 oz, Select Varieties): $5.00 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Artesano Bread (20 oz) or Buns (8 ct): $2.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Fresh Baked Cookies (12 ct, Select Varieties): $3.00
- Private Selection Fresh Baked Butter Croissants (Large 4 ct or Mini 12 ct): $5.00
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread (20.5 oz) or Malt O Meal Cereal (30-37 oz): $4.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread (20 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49
- Top Flight Wide or College Ruled Spiral Notebooks (70-Sheet): $0.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Simple Truth Organic Salads (16 oz) or Private Selection Snacking Tomatoes (24 oz): $5.00
- Lay's Potato Chips (5-8 oz) or Cheetos (6.5-9 oz) or Sunchips (7 oz): 4 for $10.00 (with Card)
- Red Baron Pizza (14.87-23.45 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $10.00
- Kroger Peanut Butter (16 oz) or Instant Oatmeal (8-12 ct): 3 for $5.00
- Barilla Pasta (12-16 oz) or Minute Rice Cups (4 ct): $1.39 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal (9.2-15 oz) or Kroger Orange Juice (64 fl oz): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Oscar Mayer Uploaded Lunchables (13.95-14.7 oz, Select Varieties): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Lance Sandwich Crackers (10 ct, Select Varieties): $3.79 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent (158.6-170 fl oz, Select Varieties): $9.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Keebler Sandwich Crackers (8 ct, Select Varieties): $1.99 each
- Cheez-It Family Size Crackers (17-21 oz) or Club Family Size Crackers (18.8 oz): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Doritos (9-10.75 oz, Select Varieties): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Green Mountain or McCafé K-Cups (8-10 ct, Select Varieties): $5.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (50 ct) or Pringles Snack Cups (12 ct): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger Coffee (20-29 oz Can, Select Varieties): $11.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz Bag or K-Cups 10 ct): $9.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Rice-A-Roni or Pasta Roni (1.97-7.2 oz, Select Varieties): $0.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Post Cereal (10-16.6 oz) or Treetop Juice (64 fl oz): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Hamburger Helper (4.8-7.6 oz) or Maruchan Ramen (6 ct): 3 for $5.00
- Betty Crocker Family Pack Fruit Snacks (40 ct) or Nature Valley Bars (18-36 ct): $7.99
- Kroger Drinking Water (24-Pack, 8 fl oz) or Juicy Juice (64 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (11.5 fl oz) or Velveeta Family Size Shells & Cheese (24 oz): $3.99
- Kroger Salad Dressing (16 fl oz, Select Varieties): $2.29
- Kingsford or Match Light Charcoal (12-16 lb, Select Varieties): $11.99
- Hostess Donettes (9.5-10.75 oz) or Chobani Greek Yogurt Drink (7 fl oz): 2 for $4.00
- Kroger Steamer Vegetables (10-12 oz) or Deluxe Mac & Cheese (12-14 oz): 2 for $3.00
- Kellogg's Giant Size Cereal (19.2-29.5 oz, Select Varieties): 3 for $10.00 (with Card)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (20-29 oz, Select Varieties): $4.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kettle Brand Party Size Potato Chips (11.25-13 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99
- Kroger Peanut Butter (16 oz, Select Varieties) [Online Deal Days]: $0.99 each (with Pickup & Delivery Digital Coupon)
- Sparkling Ice (17 fl oz), Bai Beverage (18 fl oz), Snapple (16 fl oz), Maruchan Yakisoba (3.99-4.23 oz), Knorr Sides (4-5.7 oz), Nissin Ramen or Chow Mein (2.54-4 oz), Chef Boyardee (7.25-15 oz), Dole Pineapple (8 oz), Ranch Style Beans (15 oz), Van Camp's Pork and Beans (15 oz), Kellogg's Mega Size Rice Krispies Treats (2.2 oz), Frito-Lay Minis (1.6-2.3 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Outshine Fruit Bars (6 ct) or Smucker's Uncrustables (4 ct): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kroger Cheese (32 oz, Select Varieties): $5.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Land O'Frost Premium Lunch Meat (9-16 oz, Select Varieties): $4.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (6-10 ct, Select Varieties): $1.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kinder's Sauce (14.2-16.1 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Kind Breakfast Bars (6 ct) or Granola (9-11 oz): $3.49 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Barebells Protein Bar (1.94 oz, Select Varieties): $2.79
- Clif ZBars (10-12 ct) or Aloha Protein Bars (5 ct): $9.99
- Larabar (1.06-1.7 oz) or Core Water (30.40 fl oz): 10 for $10.00
- Kettle Brand Potato Chips (6-7.5 oz, Select Varieties): $3.49
- Big K (2 Liter, Select Varieties): 10 for $10.00
- Nerds or Spree Candy (7.14-12 oz, Select Varieties): $3.99
- Sour Patch Kids Candy (3.5-8 oz, Select Varieties): $2.49
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares (5-5.32 oz, Select Varieties): $6.99
- Haribo Gummi Candy (8 oz, Select Varieties): 2 for $4.00
- Lifesavers Mints (2.75-6.25 oz, Select Varieties): $2.99
- Nerds or Trolli Candy (18.5-28.8 oz, Select Varieties): $7.99
- Skittles Pop'd Candy (5.5 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99
Frozen on sale:
- Kroger Ice Cream (48 fl oz) or Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches (12-16 ct): $1.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream (14 fl oz or Bars 3 ct) or Edy's (48 fl oz): $2.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Breyer's Ice Cream (48 fl oz, Select Varieties): $3.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Nestle Drumstick Cones (8-20 ct) or Kroger Party Pail Ice Cream (128 fl oz): $6.99
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (130 ct, Select Varieties): $10.99
- Tyson Frozen Chicken (23-29 oz, Select Varieties): $5.99 each (with Digital Coupon)
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches (8-20 ct, Select Varieties): $10.99
- Home Chef Fried Chicken (4-Piece or 5-Piece Drumsticks): $5.00
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$36.12
for 1 person · $36.12 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of July 22, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Kroger.