Lidl Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Wings with Crinkle Cut Fries and Cauliflower
Description: Crispy oven-baked whole chicken wings are seasoned and roasted until golden, served alongside golden crinkle cut fries and roasted cauliflower florets for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner for two. The cauliflower can be tossed in olive oil and roasted on the same sheet pan as the wings to keep cleanup simple.
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), Cauliflower (1 ct., $2.49)
Prep time: 55 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of chicken wings for two people (about 1 lb per person); total wing cost is 2 lbs x $1.99 = $3.98. One head of cauliflower and half the bag of fries is plenty for two servings. Since total cook time runs close to 55-60 minutes, preheat the oven early and prep the cauliflower while the wings start roasting.

Tuesday
Meal: Ground Turkey Bolognese over Bronze Cut Pasta
Description: A rich, savory Bolognese is built from lean ground turkey simmered with Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce, creating a hearty weeknight meal for two over bronze cut pasta. The bronze cut pasta holds the sauce beautifully, making every bite flavorful and satisfying.
Sale items used: Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean (16 oz., $2.99), Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., $1.49), Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz., $2.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz. package of ground turkey is the perfect amount for two generous servings. Use about half the box of pasta (roughly 8 oz. dry) and half the jar of pasta sauce for two people; save the rest for another use. Total active time is well under an hour.
Recipes:
- Turkey Bolognese - Easy One-Pot Pasta Dinner
- Best-Ever Turkey Bolognese (60 Minutes)

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Pesto and Avocado
Description: Boneless pork loin center cut chops are seared in a hot skillet until juicy and golden, then finished with a spoonful of bright Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese and sliced fresh avocado for a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired plate. This simple but elegant dinner comes together quickly and delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chops ($3.49/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz., $1.49), Avocados (4 ct., $3.49/pk)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork loin chops for two people (one chop per person, roughly 0.5 lb each); total pork cost is 1 lb x $3.49 = $3.49. Use 2 avocados from the 4-pack for this meal and save the remaining 2 for snacking. Drizzle pesto directly over the chops just before serving.
Recipes:
- Pesto Pork Chops - The Starving Chef

Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Chicken Tenderloins with Pasta Sauce and Milbona Sharp White Cheddar
Description: Tender chicken tenderloins are cooked in a skillet and simmered in Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce, then topped with shredded Milbona sharp white cheddar for a melty, comforting dish served over bronze cut pasta. It is a quick and filling weeknight dinner that feels like a homemade chicken parmesan without the fuss.
Sale items used: Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins ($3.49/lb), Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz., $2.99), Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz., $1.87), Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., $1.49)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins for two people; total chicken cost is 1 lb x $3.49 = $3.49. Use the remaining pasta sauce from Tuesday's jar and about half the box of pasta (8 oz. dry). Shred or slice the cheddar directly over the skillet in the last 2 minutes of cooking so it melts perfectly.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Chicken Veggie Pasta Skillet - Emily Bites

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp over Bronze Cut Pasta with Crushed Tomato Sauce
Description: Plump, peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp are quickly sauteed and tossed with Tuttorosso hand crushed tomatoes with basil and sea salt over bronze cut pasta for a bright, restaurant-quality seafood dinner at home. This light yet satisfying dish is ready in under 30 minutes and makes a perfect end-of-week treat for two.
Sale items used: Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined ($7.49/lb), Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt (28 oz., $1.96), Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., $1.49)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of jumbo shrimp for two people; total shrimp cost is 1 lb x $7.49 = $7.49. Use the remaining half box of pasta from Thursday and about half the can of crushed tomatoes; the rest of the can can be refrigerated for another use. Shrimp cook in just 2-3 minutes per side, so have the pasta boiling before you start the saute.
Recipes:
- Tomato Shrimp Pasta - Craving Home Cooked

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Butcher's Specialty fresh whole chicken wings (2 lbs): $3.98
- Frozen crinkle cut French fried potatoes (32 oz., x1): $1.99
- Cauliflower (1 ct.): $2.49
- Butterball fresh all natural ground turkey 93% lean (16 oz., x1): $2.99
- Lidl Preferred Selection pasta sauce (24.7 oz., x2): $5.98
- Lidl Preferred Selection bronze cut pasta (16 oz., x2): $2.98
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless pork loin center cut chops (1 lb): $3.49
- Lidl Preferred Selection pesto Genovese sauce (6.7 oz., x1): $1.49
- Avocados (4 ct., x1 pack): $3.49
- Butcher's Specialty fresh boneless/skinless chicken tenderloins (1 lb): $3.49
- Milbona sharp white cheddar cheese (8 oz., x1): $1.87
- Fish Market fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (1 lb): $7.49
- Tuttorosso Hand Crushed tomatoes basil and sea salt (28 oz., x1): $1.96

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Butter
- Onion
- Chicken or vegetable broth (optional, for bolognese depth)
- Paper towels (for patting proteins dry before searing)