Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Kroger Sweet Corn
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken thighs seasoned with simple pantry spices make a satisfying and familiar dinner that kids love. Served alongside sweet, buttery corn on the cob, this is a classic weeknight meal that comes together with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ($1.29/lb), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (2 for $7.00)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of chicken thighs (about 3-4 thighs) at $1.29/lb; buy 1 pack of sweet corn (4 ears) from the 2 for $7.00 deal and use 2 ears for dinner, saving the remaining 2 ears for later in the week. Bake chicken at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes while corn boils or roasts alongside.
Recipes:
- Honey and Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs
Tuesday
Meal: Stovetop Prego Pasta Sauce with Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage over Rana Pasta
Description: Crumbled breakfast sausage browned in a skillet and simmered in classic Prego marinara creates a hearty, meaty pasta sauce kids will happily devour. Tossed over fresh Rana pasta that cooks in just a few minutes, this meal is ready fast and tastes like a cozy Italian-American favorite.
Sale items used: Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage 16 oz ($3.99), Prego Pasta Sauce 23-24 oz ($1.59), Rana Pasta 10 oz ($3.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 16 oz package of Jimmy Dean sausage (about 8 oz) for two generous servings; refrigerate the remaining half for another use. Use the full 10 oz Rana pasta package and about half the jar of Prego sauce, saving the rest for dipping or another meal.
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Pork Loin Slices with Zatarain's Rice Sides
Description: Thin-sliced boneless pork loin seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy is a simple, kid-approved protein that pairs beautifully with a flavorful Zatarain's rice side. The whole meal comes together in about 30 minutes with very little fuss, making it a great midweek dinner.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Half Loin ($1.99/lb), Zatarain's Rice Sides 6.9 oz (2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless pork loin (ask the butcher to slice it or slice it yourself into 1/2-inch medallions at home) at $1.99/lb; buy 1 box of Zatarain's rice (from the 2 for $3.00 deal, buying 2 boxes total since Friday also uses one). One box of Zatarain's rice is the right amount for 2 people.
Thursday
Meal: Ball Park Beef Frank Hot Dogs on Kroger Bread with Kroger Steamable Vegetables
Description: Classic beef hot dogs nestled in soft sandwich bread slices make a fun, no-fuss dinner that kids absolutely love. A bag of quick-steamed vegetables on the side keeps the meal balanced and colorful without any extra prep.
Sale items used: Ball Park Beef Franks 14-15 oz ($3.49), Kroger Bread 20 oz ($1.99), Kroger Steamable Vegetables 10-12 oz (2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 hot dogs from the package for 2 people (2 each), serving them on slices of Kroger bread folded around each frank; the remaining franks can be refrigerated for a quick lunch. Buy 2 bags of steamable vegetables (the 2 for $3.00 deal) since one bag serves 2 people well and the second bag can be used as a side another day.
Friday
Meal: Butter-Cooked Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp over Zatarain's Rice Sides
Description: Plump shrimp cooked quickly in a buttery skillet until pink and tender is a fun and slightly special Friday dinner that kids find exciting to eat. Spooned over a warm, seasoned Zatarain's rice side, this meal feels like a treat while staying simple and familiar.
Sale items used: Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp 31-40 ct 2 lb bag ($7.99/lb), Zatarain's Rice Sides 6.9 oz (2 for $3.00, second box from Wednesday purchase)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1 lb of shrimp (half the 2 lb bag; ask at the seafood counter if they sell by the pound, or freeze the second pound for later) at $7.99/lb; about 15-20 shrimp per person from the 31-40 ct count is a generous serving. Use the second box of Zatarain's rice purchased on Wednesday. Shrimp cook in just 3-4 minutes per side, so have the rice ready first.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs): $1.94
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (x1 pack, from 2 for $7.00 deal - must buy 2 packs): $7.00
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage 16 oz (x1): $3.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce 23-24 oz (x1): $1.59
- Rana Pasta 10 oz (x1): $3.99
- Boneless Pork Half Loin (1 lb): $1.99
- Zatarain's Rice Sides 6.9 oz (x2, from 2 for $3.00 deal): $3.00
- Ball Park Beef Franks 14-15 oz (x1): $3.49
- Kroger Bread 20 oz (x1): $1.99
- Kroger Steamable Vegetables 10-12 oz (x2, from 2 for $3.00 deal): $3.00
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (1 lb): $7.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for shrimp and corn)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika (for chicken)
- Olive oil or cooking oil (for pork sear)
- Ketchup and mustard (for hot dogs)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Boneless Pork Half Loin: $1.99/lb
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs (or Wings): $1.29/lb
- Private Selection Angus 80% Lean Ground Chuck (16 oz) or Wendy's Beef Patties (1 lb): $6.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sausage (Select Varieties, 16 oz): $3.99 each
- Ball Park Beef Franks (Select Varieties, 14-15 oz): $3.49 each
- Smithfield Bacon (12-16 oz) or Smithfield Dinner Sausage Links (19 oz): $3.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Springer Mountain Boneless Chicken Breasts or Tenders: $3.99/lb
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp 31-40 ct (2 lb bag): $7.99/lb
- Kevin's Chicken Entrée (Select Varieties, 16 oz): $8.99 each
- Private Selection Brown Sugar Ham or Provolone Cheese (Sliced to Order or Grab & Go): $8.99/lb
- Kroger Boneless Chicken Breast Cutlets (Frozen, 2.5 lb): $9.49 each
- Simple Truth Italian Chicken Sausage (16 oz): $4.99 each
- Boneless Chuck Roast or Steaks, Value Pack (USDA Choice): $9.99/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Home Chef Chicken Tenders (Fully Cooked, Select Varieties, 5 ct): $5.00 each
- Kroger Lunch Meat (Select Varieties, 7-9 oz): $3.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct) or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (1.5 lb bag): 2 for $7.00
- 18 oz Blueberries: $3.99 each
- California Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $1.99/lb (with digital coupon)
- Whole Seedless Watermelon: $4.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Large Pineapple: $3.29 each
- Kroger Peaches, Nectarines or Plums (2 lb bag): $4.99 each
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct): $6.00 each
- Strawberries (16 oz): $2.99 each
- Fresh-Cut Fruit Bowls (Select Varieties, 36 oz): $10.00 each
- Cuties Seedless Mandarins or Minions Apples (3 lb): $4.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kroger Eggs (18 ct, Large, Grade A): $1.99 each (with digital coupon)
- 32 oz Kroger Cheese (Select Varieties): $5.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (Select Varieties, 4-Pack): $2.99 each
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs (Large, Grade A, 12 ct): $6.19 each
- Noosa Yoghurt (Select Varieties, 8 oz): $1.99 each
- Athenos Feta Cheese (Select Varieties, 5-5 oz, In the Deli): $4.99 each
- Silk Almond Almondmilk (64 fl oz): $2.69 each
- Natural Bliss or Starbucks Creamer (24-32 fl oz): $3.99 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Classic Cake (6" or Angel Food Cake, Select Varieties, In the Bakery): $5.00 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Bread (Select Varieties, 20 oz): $1.99 each
- Sliced Loaf Cake (Select Varieties, 14.1 oz): $5.00 each
- Pillsbury Grands Biscuits or Cinnamon Rolls (Select Varieties, 8 ct): $2.39 each
Pantry on sale:
- Lay's Potato Chips (5-9.38 oz), Doritos (9-10.75 oz), or Cheetos (6.5-9 oz): 4 for $10.00
- Cheez-It Crackers (9-12.4 oz) or Club Crackers (11-13.7 oz): 2 for $6.00
- Folgers Coffee (Select Varieties, 22.6-25.9 oz): $11.99 each
- Post Cereal (10-15.6 oz) or Malt-O-Meal Cereal (15-18 oz): $1.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Starkist Tuna Pouch (Select Varieties, 2.6-3 oz): 4 for $5.00
- Minute Maid Fruit Drink or Ade (59 fl oz) or Chobani Greek Yogurt Drink (7 fl oz): 2 for $4.00
- Rana Pasta (10 oz) or Pesto or Sauce (7-11 oz): $3.99 each
- Zatarain's Rice Sides (6.9 oz): 2 for $3.00
- Prego Pasta Sauce (Select Varieties, 23-24 oz): $1.59 each
- Nabisco Snack Crackers (3.5-8.5 oz) or Quaker Rice Cakes (4.5-7.23 oz): $2.99 each
- Ritz Crackers (8-13.7 oz) or Nature's Bakery Fig Bars (6 ct): $3.49 each
- Blue Diamond Nut-Thins (3.75-4.25 oz) or Keebler Cookies (8.5-13.4 oz): $2.99 each
- Pop-Tarts (8 ct) or Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers (4.8-8 oz): $1.99 each
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (20-29 oz) or Kodiak Waffles (8-12 ct): $4.99 each
- Oreo Family Size Cookies (8-18.72 oz) or Velveeta Shells & Cheese or Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (2-4 ct): $3.99 each
- Mission Tortilla Chips (9-11 oz) or Gold Peak Tea (52 fl oz): $1.99 each
- Hellmann's Mayonnaise (Select Varieties, 20-30 fl oz): $5.49 each
- Heinz Ketchup (38 oz) or Checkers or Arby's Frozen Potatoes (16-28 oz): $4.49 each
- Kraft Salad Dressing (Select Varieties, 14-16 fl oz) or Heinz Ketchup (20 oz): $1.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Cascadian Farm Organic Granola (9-11 oz) or Simple Truth Organic Granola (11 oz): $3.99 each
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (6-10 ct) or Chex Mix (7-8.6 oz): $1.99 each
- Dole Fruit Bowl (4-Pack): $2.69 each
- Kroger Steamable Vegetables (Frozen, 10-12 oz): 2 for $3.00
Frozen on sale:
- Tyson Frozen Chicken (Select Varieties, 23-29 oz): $5.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Nestlé Drumstick Cones (4 ct) or Edy's (48 fl oz): $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Private Selection Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 48 fl oz): $4.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Outshine Fruit Bars (5-6 ct) or Oreo Frozen Dairy Desserts (4-5 ct): $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Screamin' Sicilian Pizza (Select Varieties, 17.7-25 oz): $5.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Stouffer's Family Size Entrée (28-40 oz) or Private Selection Avocado Oil (17 fl oz): $8.99 each
- Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches (Select Varieties, 8-20 ct): $10.99 each
- Simple Truth Organic 90% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb): $25.00 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$39.97
for 2 people · $19.98 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of August 12, 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.