Lidl Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Crinkle Cut French Fries
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings seasoned with simple salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder make a fun and satisfying dinner any kid will love. Served alongside golden crinkle cut fries straight from the bag, this is a classic combo that feels like a treat night at home.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (family pack, $1.99/lb), Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (32 oz., $1.99)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes bake time
Serving note: Use approximately 0.75 lb of wings for 1 child-sized serving (about 4-5 wings), costing roughly $1.49; bake at 400 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway; portion about 1.5 cups of fries from the bag; the wings and fries can go in the oven together on separate trays to save time.
Recipes:
- Kid-Friendly Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Pasta with Lidl Preferred Selection Pasta Sauce
Description: Lean ground turkey is browned and simmered in a rich, familiar pasta sauce, then tossed with bronze cut pasta for a hearty and comforting meal kids will happily eat. It is simple, mild, and filling, with a flavor that tastes just like a classic homemade spaghetti night.
Sale items used: Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean (16 oz., $2.99), Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz., $2.99), Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., $1.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use half the 16 oz. package of ground turkey (about 8 oz.) and store the rest for another use; cook about 2 oz. (roughly 1 cup dry) of pasta; use about one-third of the pasta sauce jar and refrigerate the rest; total active cooking is under 30 minutes with no special timing needed.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Pesto Pasta
Description: A boneless pork loin center cut chop is pan-seared until golden and juicy, then served alongside pasta tossed in a mild, nutty pesto sauce that kids find surprisingly delicious. The flavors are simple and familiar, and the whole meal comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop ($3.49/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz., $1.49), Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., already purchased Tuesday)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One chop at approximately 0.5 lb costs roughly $1.75; cook about 2 oz. of pasta from the already-purchased bag; use 2-3 tablespoons of pesto from the jar and refrigerate the rest; sear the chop 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat until cooked through.
Recipes:
- Pesto Pork Tenderloin
- Pesto Pork Chops Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Frozen Meatball and Five Cheese Tortellini Bake with Tuttorosso Tomatoes
Description: Tender five cheese tortellini and hearty Italian-style frozen meatballs are baked together in a simple crushed tomato sauce for a bubbly, cheesy dinner that kids absolutely love. It is easy to put together and tastes like a mini lasagna without any of the fuss.
Sale items used: Frozen meatballs Italian style or homestyle (26-28 oz., $4.99), Tortellini family size five cheese (20 oz., $3.99), Tuttorosso hand crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt (28 oz., $1.96), Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz., $1.87)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 minutes bake time
Serving note: Use about 4-5 meatballs (roughly 5 oz.) from the bag and freeze the rest; use about 1 cup (roughly 4 oz.) of tortellini from the bag and refrigerate or freeze the rest; pour about half the can of crushed tomatoes over the top and sprinkle with a little shredded cheddar; bake covered at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 5 minutes.
Recipes:
- Meatball Tortellini Bake

Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Fresh Jumbo Shrimp with Paw Patrol Waffle Fries
Description: Fresh jumbo shrimp are quickly pan-cooked in a little butter with mild seasoning for a fun and kid-friendly dinner that feels special and exciting. Served alongside crispy Paw Patrol waffle fries, this is a meal that makes Friday feel like a celebration.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined ($7.49/lb), Paw Patrol frozen waffle fries (24 oz., $3.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of shrimp for 1 serving, costing roughly $3.75; cook shrimp in butter over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and curled; portion about 1.5 cups of waffle fries and bake according to package directions alongside the shrimp prep; season shrimp with just a pinch of salt and garlic powder to keep it mild and kid-friendly.
Recipes:
- Panko Fried Jumbo Shrimp

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings, approx. 0.75 lb: $1.49
- Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (32 oz., 1 bag): $1.99
- Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean (16 oz., 1 package): $2.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz., 1 jar): $2.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., 1 bag): $1.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chop, approx. 0.5 lb: $1.75
- Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz., 1 jar): $1.49
- Frozen meatballs Italian style (26-28 oz., 1 bag): $4.99
- Tortellini family size five cheese (20 oz., 1 bag): $3.99
- Tuttorosso hand crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt (28 oz., 1 can): $1.96
- Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz., 1 package): $1.87
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, approx. 0.5 lb: $3.75
- Paw Patrol frozen waffle fries (24 oz., 1 bag): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray