Market Basket Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs: $3.99/lb
- Fresh Chicken Tenders: $3.49/lb
- Old Tyme Beef & Pork Franks: $7.99 for 2.5 LB Box
- Deli Salads (Potato, Macaroni, Cole Slaw): $3.49 for 3-LB
- Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni: 2 for $6.00 for 8-10 oz
- Fresh Pasta: 2 for $4.99 for 12 oz
- Sweet Italian Sausage or Brats: $3.49 for 19 oz
- Marinated Chicken Breast: $4.49/lb

Vegetables on sale:
- Tender Zucchini: $0.99/lb
- Broccoli Slaw: 2 for $3.00 for 12 oz
- Sliced White Mushrooms: 2 for $5.00 for 16 oz
- Campari Tomatoes: $2.99 for 1-LB

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Buttered Zucchini
Description: Juicy boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a drizzle of olive oil, then baked until golden and tender - a guaranteed kid crowd-pleaser. Sliced zucchini is tossed in butter and a pinch of salt and roasted alongside the chicken for an easy, colorful side.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs, Tender Zucchini
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb of chicken thighs (about 3-4 thighs) for 2 people, plus 1 lb of zucchini (about 2 medium zucchini) sliced and buttered
Recipes:
- Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini
- Skillet Chicken Thighs and Zucchini
- Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs with Summer Vegetables

Tuesday
Meal: Hot Dog Bar with Macaroni Salad
Description: A fun and festive build-your-own hot dog bar with classic beef and pork franks served in buns with simple kid-friendly toppings like ketchup, mustard, and shredded cheese. A generous scoop of creamy ready-made macaroni salad from the deli rounds out the plate with zero extra cooking required.
Sale items used: Old Tyme Beef & Pork Franks, Deli Salads (Macaroni)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: 4 franks for 2 people (the 2.5 LB box has plenty for leftovers), plus approximately 1 lb of macaroni salad scooped from the 3-LB container
Recipes:
- Loaded Mac Dog
- Summer Macaroni Salad
- Mom's Macaroni Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Fresh Cheese Ravioli with Buttery Tomato Sauce and Mushrooms
Description: Pillowy fresh cheese ravioli is boiled until tender and tossed in a simple buttery tomato sauce made from fresh Campari tomatoes sauteed with butter, garlic, and a pinch of Italian seasoning that kids will love. Sliced white mushrooms are cooked down in the same pan to add a mild savory flavor that blends right into the sauce.
Sale items used: Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni (cheese), Campari Tomatoes, Sliced White Mushrooms
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: 1 package (8-10 oz) of fresh cheese ravioli is the perfect amount for 2 people, with 1 lb Campari tomatoes and 1 package of sliced mushrooms (use half the 16 oz bag)
Recipes:
- Ravioli with Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Mushroom Ravioli Sauce
- Mushroom Ravioli with Rosemary Butter Sauce

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Tenders with Broccoli Slaw
Description: Fresh chicken tenders are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked in the oven until crispy and golden - just like the kids love from restaurants but homemade and healthier. The broccoli slaw is tossed with a little mayo, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of sugar for a mild creamy slaw that even picky eaters will enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Tenders, Broccoli Slaw
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 lb of chicken tenders for 2 people (about 5-6 tenders), plus 1 bag (12 oz) of broccoli slaw - one bag is plenty for two servings
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Broccoli
- Broccoli Slaw
- Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner

Friday
Meal: Sausage and Zucchini Pasta with Fresh Pasta
Description: Sliced sweet Italian sausage is browned in a pan with tender zucchini coins and tossed with fresh pasta and a light butter and olive oil sauce with garlic - simple, satisfying, and kid-friendly comfort food to end the week. The fresh pasta cooks in just minutes and soaks up all the savory flavors from the sausage for a dish the whole family will ask for again.
Sale items used: Sweet Italian Sausage or Brats, Tender Zucchini, Fresh Pasta
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the 19 oz sausage package (3-4 links) for 2 people, 1 lb of zucchini, and 1 package (12 oz) of fresh pasta - save remaining sausage for another meal
Recipes:
- One Pot Pasta Recipe with Zucchini and Sausage
- Sausage Pasta with Zucchini
- Easy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs (1 lb): $3.99
- Tender Zucchini (2 lbs - 1 lb for Monday, 1 lb for Friday): $1.98
- Old Tyme Beef & Pork Franks (x1 box, 2.5 LB): $7.99
- Deli Salads - Macaroni (x1 container, 3-LB): $3.49
- Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni - Cheese (x1 pack, 8-10 oz): $3.00
- Campari Tomatoes (x1 container, 1-LB): $2.99
- Sliced White Mushrooms (x1 bag, 16 oz): $2.50
- Fresh Chicken Tenders (1 lb): $3.49
- Broccoli Slaw (x1 bag, 12 oz): $1.50
- Sweet Italian Sausage or Brats (x1 pack, 19 oz): $3.49
- Fresh Pasta (x1 pack, 12 oz): $2.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for zucchini, pasta sauce, and slaw dressing)
- Olive oil (for chicken and pasta)
- Garlic (fresh or minced, used Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder (for chicken thighs and tenders)
- Italian seasoning (for tomato sauce and pasta)
- Breadcrumbs (for coating chicken tenders on Thursday)
- Mayonnaise (for broccoli slaw dressing)
- Apple cider vinegar (for broccoli slaw dressing)
- Sugar (small amount for slaw dressing)
- Ketchup and mustard (for hot dog bar)
- Shredded cheddar cheese (for hot dog bar toppings)
- Hot dog buns (x4, for Tuesday)