Kroger Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breasts with Tomato-Broccoli Skillet
Description: Two boneless chicken breasts are seared golden in a hot skillet, then finished with a quick saute of fresh broccoli and juicy Grainger County tomatoes seasoned with garlic and olive oil. This bright, protein-packed dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and makes great use of two of this week's best produce deals.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Broccoli Crowns ($1.99/lb), Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless chicken breasts (about 2 medium breasts) at $1.99/lb, roughly 0.5 lb of broccoli crowns at $1.99/lb, and roughly 0.5 lb of tomatoes at $2.49/lb. Total cook time is well under 60 minutes so no make-ahead steps are needed.
Recipes:
- One-Skillet Chicken and Broccoli Dinner
Tuesday
Meal: Slow-Oven St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Sweet Corn
Description: A half rack of St. Louis style pork ribs is rubbed with pantry spices and slow-roasted low and slow in the oven until fall-off-the-bone tender, then finished with a quick broil for caramelized edges. Fresh sweet corn on the cob is boiled or grilled alongside for a classic summer pairing that feeds two generously.
Sale items used: St. Louis Style Pork Ribs ($2.99/lb), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct ($4.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 3 hours total oven time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 2 lbs of St. Louis style pork ribs (a half rack is ideal for 2 people) at $2.99/lb. Use 2 ears of corn from the 4-count pack and save the remaining 2 ears for another use. Make-ahead tip: season the ribs the night before and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor; start them in the oven by early afternoon so they are ready by dinner.
Recipes:
- BBQ St. Louis Ribs in the Oven
Wednesday
Meal: Ground Beef and Pork Blend Skillet with Tri-Color Peppers and Ben's Original Ready Rice
Description: The 80% lean ground beef and pork blend is browned with sliced tri-color peppers, onion, and bold pantry seasonings for a hearty one-pan skillet dinner. Ben's Original Ready Rice heats in 90 seconds and serves as a quick, satisfying base that soaks up all the savory pan juices.
Sale items used: Private Selection Angus 90% Lean Ground Sirloin or 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb ($8.00 each), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00 each), Ben's Original Ready Rice ($1.49 each with digital coupon)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: The 2 lb package of ground beef and pork blend is the sold unit at $8.00 flat; use 1 lb for this meal and refrigerate or freeze the remaining 1 lb for later in the week or another meal. Use 2 to 3 peppers from the 6-count bag and save the rest for Friday's shrimp dish. One pouch of Ben's Original Ready Rice is plenty for 2 people.
Recipes:
- Easy Dirty Rice
- Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner
Thursday
Meal: Bacon-Topped Baked Boneless Chicken Breasts with Roasted Gourmet Potatoes
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned, baked until juicy, then draped with crispy bacon strips for a simple but indulgent weeknight dinner. Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes are halved, tossed in olive oil and herbs, and roasted alongside in the same oven for an easy one-oven meal.
Sale items used: Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts ($1.99/lb), Kroger or Private Selection Bacon 12-16 oz ($3.99 each), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct or Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 3 lb ($6.00 each)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, approximately 40 minutes total oven time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of boneless chicken breasts (2 medium breasts) at $1.99/lb. One pack of bacon at $3.99 provides far more than needed - use 4 strips for this meal and enjoy the rest for breakfasts. The 3 lb bag of gourmet potatoes is the sold unit at $6.00; use about half for this meal and save the rest. Total oven time is under 60 minutes so no special timing adjustments are needed.
Friday
Meal: Sauteed Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp with Tri-Color Peppers, Avocado, and Tomato
Description: Plump raw shrimp are quickly sauteed in a hot pan with sliced tri-color peppers, garlic, and a squeeze of lime, then served over a fresh bed of diced avocado and Grainger County tomatoes for a light, vibrant finish to the week. This colorful dish is ready in under 20 minutes and showcases some of the best produce and seafood deals of the week.
Sale items used: Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 31-40 ct Raw 2 lb bag ($6.99/lb), Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct ($6.00 each - already purchased Monday/Wednesday), Large Avocados 2 for $3.00, Grainger County Tomatoes ($2.49/lb - already purchased Monday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: The shrimp is sold in a 2 lb bag at $6.99/lb, making the bag $13.98 total; use 1 lb for this meal (about 31 to 40 shrimp, plenty for 2 people) and freeze the remaining 1 lb for a future meal. Use 2 to 3 of the remaining tri-color peppers from the bag purchased earlier in the week. Purchase 2 avocados at $3.00 for the pair and use 0.25 lb of tomatoes from the remainder of the earlier purchase.
Recipes:
- Seared Shrimp with Tomato, Lime, and Avocado
- Skillet Shrimp with Tomato and Avocado Recipe
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Heritage Farm Boneless Chicken Breasts (2 lbs total, used Monday and Thursday): $3.98
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (2 lbs): $5.98
- Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct (1 pack): $4.99
- Private Selection 80% Lean Ground Beef and Pork Blend 2 lb (1 pack): $8.00
- Kroger Tri-Color Peppers 6 ct (1 bag, used Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday): $6.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (1 pouch, with digital coupon): $1.49
- Kroger or Private Selection Bacon 12-16 oz (1 pack): $3.99
- Private Selection Gourmet Potatoes 3 lb (1 bag): $6.00
- Large Peeled and Deveined Shrimp 2 lb bag (1 bag): $13.98
- Large Avocados (2 avocados): $3.00
- Broccoli Crowns (0.5 lb): $1.00
- Grainger County Tomatoes (0.75 lb total, used Monday and Friday): $1.87
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika or smoked paprika
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Dried herbs (such as thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Butter (optional, for corn or skillet finishing)
🏷️ 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
- Hormel Beef Entree (Select Varieties, 15 oz): $8.99 each
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $7.99 each
- Oscar Mayer Lunchables (Select Varieties, 2.27-4.4 oz): $1.79 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
- Home Chef St. Louis Style Ribs (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $14.99 each
- Private Selection Fresh Roasted Chicken (Fully Cooked, 2 lb): $7.99 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
- Strawberries (16 oz) or Raspberries (6 oz): $1.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Adorbs Seedless Mandarins (5 lb bag): $4.99 each (with digital coupon)
- 18 oz Blueberries: $5.99 each
- Broccoli Crowns: $1.99/lb
- Grainger County Tomatoes: $2.49/lb
- Red, Green or Black Seedless Grapes: $2.49/lb
- 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
- Tropicana Orange Juice (Select Varieties, 46 fl 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 (with digital coupon)
- Fage Greek Yogurt (Select Varieties, 32 oz): $6.49 each
- Simple Truth Organic Cheese (Select Varieties, 6 oz): 2 for $7.00
- Yoplait Yogurt (8 ct) or Trolli Gummi Pops (10 ct): $3.49 each
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Bakery Fresh Apple Pie (8") or Private Selection Spiced Apple Pie Cookies (5 ct): $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
- Pudding Cake (Select Varieties, 30 oz) or Private Selection Pumpkin Cake Roll (18 oz): $6.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Double Layer Cake (8" or Ice Cream Cake, 25.5-32.26 oz, In the Bakery): $15.99 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
- Campbell's Chunky Soup (16.1-19 oz) or Ben's Original Ready Rice (8.47-8.8 oz): $1.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Coffee (Select Varieties, 20-32 oz): $9.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Peanut Butter (Select Varieties, 16 oz): $1.49 each (with digital coupon)
- 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
- Arizona Tea (Select Varieties, 128 fl oz) or Kroger Purified Drinking Water (24-Pack, 8 fl oz): 2 for $7.00
- Mott's Family Pack Fruit Snacks (40 ct) or Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars (16-26.82 oz): $7.99 each
- Simple Truth Organic Broth (Select Varieties, 32 oz): $1.99 each
- Hillshire Farm Lunch Meat (Select Varieties, 7-9 oz): $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- General Mills Giant Size Cereal (Select Varieties, 20-29 oz): $3.99 each (with digital coupon)
- 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
- Pure Leaf Tea (6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz) or Totino's Pizza Rolls (100 ct): $6.99 each
- Smucker's Uncrustables (Select Varieties, 15 ct): $12.49 each
- General Mills Cereal (Select Varieties, 8.9-14 oz): $1.99 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
- Jack Link's Beef Jerky (8 oz) or Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers Multipack (18-20 oz): $9.99 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
- Miracle Whip (Select Varieties, 30 fl oz): $3.99 each
- Post Cereal (Select Varieties, 10-16.6 oz): $1.99 each
- Duke's Mayonnaise (30 fl oz) or Heinz Ketchup (32 oz): $3.49 each
- Frito-Lay Multipack (Select Varieties, 18 ct): $7.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Frank's Red-Hot Sauce (23 fl oz): $4.99 each
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 128 fl oz): $5.99 each (with digital coupon)
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Entrée (8-12.875 oz) or Lean Cuisine Entrée (5.25-19.5 oz): 4 for $10.00
- Red Baron Pizza (14.87-23.45 oz) or Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (7.5-8 oz): $2.99 each (with digital coupon)
- Kroger Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 48 fl oz): $2.79 each
- Halo Top Light Ice Cream (Select Varieties, 16 fl oz): $3.49 each (with digital coupon)
- Farm Rich Appetizers (12-22 oz) or Newman's Own Pizza (13.1-22.9 oz): $4.99 each
- Totino's Pizza Rolls (100 ct) or Pure Leaf Tea (6-Pack, 16.9 fl oz): $6.99 each
- Perdue Harvestland Chicken Breasts (Frozen, 32-36 oz): $9.00 each
- Kroger Freezer Pops (36 ct) or Kroger Celebration Plates (48 ct): $2.99 each
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$60.28
for 2 people · $30.14 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.