Kroger Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Boneless Chicken Breasts with Buttered Sweet Corn
Description: A single boneless chicken breast is pan-seared in a skillet until golden and juicy, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder kids love. One ear of sweet corn is cooked alongside and finished with butter for a classic, crowd-pleasing side.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct ($4.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken breast for 1 person, costing about $1.00. The sweet corn is sold in a 4-count pack at $4.99 - use 1 ear for this meal and save the remaining 3 ears for sides or snacks later in the week.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Chicken with Zucchini and Corn
Tuesday
Meal: Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Tri-Color Pepper Skillet with Rice
Description: Sliced smoked sausage is browned in a skillet with colorful bell pepper strips for a sweet, savory, and visually fun one-pan meal kids enjoy. Serve over a scoop of fluffy white rice made from a Ben's Original Ready Rice pouch for quick and easy prep.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 23.3 oz ($5.00), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00), Campbell's Ben's Original Ready Rice ($1.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use roughly one-quarter of the sausage link (about 6 oz) for 1 serving and refrigerate the rest for future meals. Use 2 to 3 pepper strips from the 6-count bag and save the rest. Use half of one Ben's Ready Rice pouch (about 4 oz cooked).
Wednesday
Meal: Baked Farm Rich Meatballs with Rana Pasta and Tomato Sauce
Description: Frozen Farm Rich meatballs are baked until hot and slightly crispy, then tossed with fresh Rana pasta and a simple tomato sauce for a spaghetti-and-meatballs style dinner kids absolutely love. This is a no-fuss, familiar comfort meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Sale items used: Farm Rich Meatballs 20-26 oz ($4.99), Rana Family Size Pasta 20 oz ($4.99)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 5 to 6 meatballs for 1 serving and store the rest in the freezer. Use roughly one-quarter of the Rana pasta pouch (about 5 oz) for 1 portion and refrigerate the remaining pasta for later in the week. Use jarred tomato sauce from your pantry.
Recipes:
- Pasta with Baked Meatballs in Garlicky Tomato Sauce
- Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Thursday
Meal: Oven-Baked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Broccoli
Description: Rather than buying a full rack, use a practical portion of St. Louis style pork ribs seasoned with a simple sweet BBQ rub and baked low and slow until tender and finger-licking good. Steamed broccoli crowns on the side add color and a mild veggie kids will eat without fuss.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs ($2.99/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, about 2 hours total baking time - prep the rub and get the ribs in the oven early so dinner is ready on time.
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of ribs for 1 person at $2.99. Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of broccoli crowns at about $1.00. Ask the butcher to cut a smaller portion from the rack if available.
Recipes:
- St. Louis Style Ribs in the Oven
Friday
Meal: Cheesy Hamburger Helper Skillet with Ground Beef and Pork Blend
Description: A box of Hamburger Helper is cooked up with a portion of the ground beef and pork blend for a creamy, cheesy, one-skillet dinner that is a guaranteed kid favorite. This classic weeknight meal is simple, filling, and ready in about 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Hamburger Helper 3 for $5.00, Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb ($8.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box of Hamburger Helper (purchased as part of the 3 for $5.00 deal at about $1.67 per box). Use approximately 0.5 lb of the ground beef and pork blend for 1 serving - portion and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs for future meals. The 2 lb package costs $8.00 total.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (1 pack): $4.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage 23.3 oz (1 pack): $5.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (1 bag): $6.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (1 pouch): $1.49
- Farm Rich Meatballs (1 bag): $4.99
- Rana Family Size Pasta 20 oz (1 pack): $4.99
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (1 lb): $2.99
- Broccoli Crowns (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Hamburger Helper (3 boxes, 3 for $5.00 deal): $5.00
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb (1 pack): $8.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking oil
- Jarred tomato or marinara sauce
- BBQ seasoning or brown sugar and paprika for rib rub
- Milk (for Hamburger Helper)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts or Wings (Bone-In): $1.99/lb
- Boneless Strip Steaks (Family Pack, Limit 5): $11.99/lb
- Kroger or Private Selection Bacon (Select Varieties, 12-16 oz): $3.99 each
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs: $2.99/lb
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb, In the Deli): $14.99 each
- Large Peeled & Deveined Shrimp (31-40 ct, Raw, 2 lb bag): $6.99/lb
- Extra Large Cooked Shrimp (26-30 ct, 2 lb bag): $8.99/lb
- Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin (16 oz or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend, 2 lb): $8.00 each
- Simple Truth Organic 90% Lean Ground Beef (3 lb): $25.00 each
- Perdue Harvestland Chicken Breasts (Frozen, 32-36 oz): $9.00 each
- Farm Rich Meatballs (20-26 oz): $4.99 each
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $7.99 each
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage (Select Varieties, 23.3 oz): $5.00 each
- Impossible Ground Beef (Family Size, 7.2-14 oz): $4.99 each
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Private Selection Salad Bowls (Select Varieties, 6.25-8.45 oz): $4.69 each
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables (Select Varieties, 2.27-4.4 oz): $1.79 each
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $14.99 each
- Double Layer Cake (8" or Ice Cream Cake, 25.5-32.26 oz): $15.99 each
- Farm Rich Appetizers (12-22 oz) or Newman's Own Pizza (13.1-22.9 oz): $4.99 each
Produce on sale:
- Large Avocados: 2 for $3.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers (6 ct) or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes (3 lb): $6.00 each
- Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins (5 lb bag): $4.99 each
- Strawberries (16 oz) or Raspberries (6 oz): $1.99 each
- 18 oz Blueberries: $5.99 each
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.99/lb
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.49/lb
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $2.49/lb
- Private Selection Salad Bowls (Select Varieties, 6.25-8.45 oz): $4.69 each
- Kroger Sweet Corn (4 ct): $4.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Chobani Greek Yogurt (Select Varieties, 4.5-5.3 oz): 10 for $10.00
- Simple Truth Organic Milk (Select Varieties, Half Gallon): $3.69 each
- Fage Greek Yogurt (Select Varieties, 32 oz): $6.49 each
- Simple Truth Organic Cheese (Select Varieties, 6 oz): 2 for $7.00
- Chobani Creamer (24 fl oz) or Chobani Oatmilk (52 fl oz) or La Colombe Cold Brew Coffee (48 fl oz): $2.79 each
- Tropicana Orange Juice (Select Varieties, 46 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Pudding Cake (Select Varieties, 30 oz) or Private Selection Pumpkin Cake Roll (18 oz): $6.99 each
- Bakery Fresh Apple Pie (8"): $6.99 each
- Apple Fritter Donut Bites (14 oz) or Caramel Apple Mini Cupcakes (12 ct): $5.00 each
- Private Selection Apple Cider Bundt Cake (16 oz) or Caramel Apple Blondies (4 ct): $5.99 each
- Fresh Baked Cookies (Select Varieties, 12 ct): $3.00 each
- Bakery Fresh Muffins (4 ct) or Mini Cupcakes (12 ct): $5.00 each
- King's Hawaiian Dinner Rolls (Select Varieties, 12 ct): $5.00 each
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread, Bagels or English Muffins (13.2-20.5 oz) or Go-Gurt Yogurt (16 ct): $3.99 each
- Kroger Hot Dog or Hamburger Buns (Select Varieties, 8 ct): $1.99 each
Pantry on sale:
- Smucker's Uncrustables (4 ct) or Cheez-It Crackers (12 ct): 3 for $10.00
- Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat (Select Varieties, 7-9 oz): $2.99 each
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Select Varieties, 20-29 oz): $3.99 each
- Kroger Peanut Butter (Select Varieties, 16 oz): $1.49 each
- Campbell's Chunky Soup (16.1-19 oz) or Ben's Original Ready Rice (8.47-8.8 oz): $1.49 each
- Red Baron Pizza (14.87-23.45 oz) or Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (7.5-8 oz): $2.99 each
- Kroger Coffee (Select Varieties, 20-32 oz): $9.99 each
- Starbucks Coffee (10-12 oz Bag or K-Cups, 10 ct): $9.99 each
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers (Select Varieties, 26.7-27.3 oz): $7.99 each
- El Monterey Taquitos or Quesadillas (5-20 ct) or Kraft Deluxe Mac & Cheese (3 ct) or Velveeta Shells & Cheese (3 ct): $5.99 each
- Rana Family Size Pasta (20 oz): $4.99 each
- Pure Leaf Tea (6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz) or Totino's Pizza Rolls (100 ct): $6.99 each
- Green Mountain, Donut Shop or McCafé K-Cups (Select Varieties, 32 ct): $18.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables (Select Varieties, 15 ct): $12.49 each
- Hamburger Helper (4.8-7.6 oz) or Maruchan Ramen Noodle Soup (6 ct): 3 for $5.00
- Jell-O Pudding or Gelatin Cups (4 ct) or Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice (64 fl oz): 2 for $6.00
- Frito-Lay or Nabisco Multipack (Select Varieties, 10 ct): $5.99 each
- Mott's Family Pack Fruit Snacks (40 ct) or Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars (16-26.82 oz): $7.99 each
- Stouffer's Entrée (8-12.875 oz) or Lean Cuisine Entrée (5.25-19.5 oz): 4 for $10.00
- Hormel Beef Entree (Select Varieties, 15 oz): $8.99 each
- Nature Valley Bars (Select Varieties, 5 ct): $2.99 each
- Nature Valley Snacks (10.6-17.88 oz) or Skippy Peanut Butter (40 oz): $4.99 each
- Post Cereal (Select Varieties, 10-16.6 oz): $1.99 each
- General Mills Cereal (Select Varieties, 8.9-14 oz): $1.99 each
- Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn (6 ct) or Ken's Salad Dressing (24 fl oz): $2.99 each
- Pop-Tarts (Select Varieties, 12 ct): $2.29 each
- Jack Link's Beef Jerky (8 oz) or Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Multipack (18-20 oz): $9.99 each
- Frank's Red-Hot Sauce (23 fl oz): $4.99 each
- Arizona Tea (Select Varieties, 128 fl oz) or Kroger Purified Drinking Water (24-Pack, 8 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
Frozen on sale:
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 128 fl oz): $5.99 each
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 48 fl oz): $2.79 each
- Halo Top Light Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 16 fl oz): $3.49 each
- Tillamook Ice Cream (48 fl oz) or Kroger Sundae Cones (8-10 ct): $5.49 each
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 16 fl oz): $3.99 each
- Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins (5 lb bag): $4.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$45.45
for 1 person · $45.45 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Kroger weekly sales flyer for the week of August 19, 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.