Kroger Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Thighs with Roasted Baby Carrots and Knorr Rice Side
Description: Two bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned and oven-baked until golden and juicy, served alongside sweet roasted baby carrots and a fluffy Knorr rice side for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Everything cooks in under an hour and the oven does most of the work for you.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ($0.99/lb), Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots 1 lb ($1.39 each), Knorr Sides ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of chicken thighs (about 2 thighs) at $0.99/lb; use roughly half the bag of baby carrots and save the rest for snacking; prepare half a packet of Knorr rice side and refrigerate the remainder for later in the week.
Recipes:
- Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots and Rice

Tuesday
Meal: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links with Sauteed Birds Eye Vegetables and Naan Dippers
Description: Two or three dinner sausage links are pan-seared until browned and sliced, then served with a quick saute of Birds Eye mixed vegetables and warm Stonefire Naan Dippers for scooping and dipping. It is a hearty, no-fuss meal that comes together in about 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Kroger Dinner Sausage Links 18 oz ($3.99 each), Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables 8-10.8 oz ($0.99 each, Mix & Match 5 or more), Stonefire Naan Dippers 7.05 oz ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 to 3 links from the 18 oz package and refrigerate the rest for future meals; cook the full bag of Birds Eye vegetables since it is a single-serve size; use half the Naan Dippers package and save the rest for snacking.

Wednesday
Meal: Sloppy Joe Sandwiches with Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef on Kroger Bread
Description: A half pound of ground beef is browned and simmered in tangy Manwich sauce, then spooned generously over slices of soft Kroger bread for a classic, messy, and delicious open-faced Sloppy Joe. This quick comfort meal is ready in about 20 minutes and uses pantry-friendly ingredients.
Sale items used: Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef ($4.99/lb), Manwich Sauce 15-16 oz ($0.99 each, Mix & Match 5 or more), Kroger Bread 20 oz ($1.99 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb of ground beef at $4.99/lb; use about half the can of Manwich sauce and refrigerate the rest; use 2 slices of bread and keep the loaf for the rest of the week; the Mix & Match deal requires 5 or more items so plan to grab 4 other eligible items (such as Knorr Sides, Hunt's Pasta Sauce, Campbell's Soup, and Kraft BBQ Sauce) to unlock the $0.99 price.
Recipes:
- Sloppy Joes Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Eckrich Smoked Sausage and Sweet Corn with Hunt's Pasta Sauce over Knorr Pasta Side
Description: Sliced Eckrich smoked sausage is pan-seared with fresh sweet corn cut from the cob, then tossed with Hunt's pasta sauce and served over a Knorr pasta side for a smoky, satisfying one-pan dinner. The combination of sweet corn and savory sausage in a light tomato sauce makes this a standout weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Eckrich Smoked Sausage 12-14 oz ($2.99 each with Digital Coupon), Kroger Sweet Corn 4 ct Tray ($4.99 each), Hunt's Pasta Sauce 24 oz ($0.99 each, Mix & Match 5 or more), Knorr Sides ($0.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about one-third of the Eckrich sausage link (roughly 4 oz) and refrigerate the rest; use 1 ear of corn from the 4-count tray and save the remaining 3 ears for snacking or future meals; use about one-third of the Hunt's pasta sauce and refrigerate the rest; prepare half a Knorr pasta side packet and save the remainder.

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp with Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables
Description: Plump jumbo shrimp are quickly pan-seared in garlic butter until pink and slightly caramelized, then served alongside a steamed Birds Eye vegetable bag for a light yet indulgent end-of-week dinner. This meal feels restaurant-quality but comes together in just 15 minutes.
Sale items used: Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp 21-25 ct ($7.99/lb, sold in 2 lb bag), Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables 8-16 oz (2 for $4.00)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: The shrimp are sold in a 2 lb bag at $7.99/lb, so the full bag costs $15.98; use approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp for this meal and freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs in portions for future use - cost is allocated at $4.00 for the 0.5 lb portion used; use one steamer bag of Birds Eye vegetables from the 2-for-$4.00 deal.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet
- Garlic Butter Shrimp and Veggies Skillet

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Thighs (0.75 lb): $0.75
- Kroger Cut & Peeled Baby Carrots, 1 lb (x1): $1.39
- Knorr Sides (x2 packets): $1.98
- Kroger Dinner Sausage Links, 18 oz (x1): $3.99
- Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables, 8-10.8 oz (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Stonefire Naan Dippers, 7.05 oz (x1): $1.99
- Kroger 80% Lean Ground Beef (0.5 lb): $2.50
- Manwich Sauce, 15-16 oz (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Kroger Bread, 20 oz (x1): $1.99
- Hunt's Pasta Sauce, 24 oz (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Eckrich Smoked Sausage, 12-14 oz (x1, with Digital Coupon): $2.99
- Kroger Sweet Corn, 4 ct Tray (x1): $4.99
- Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup, 10.5 oz (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Kraft BBQ Sauce, 17.5-18 oz (x1, part of Mix & Match 5): $0.99
- Jumbo EZ Peel Shrimp, 2 lb bag (x1 bag, freeze remainder): $15.98
- Birds Eye Steamer Vegetables, 8-16 oz (2 for $4.00 deal, x2): $4.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Butter
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or onion powder (for chicken seasoning)
- Paprika (optional, for chicken)