Market Basket Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Thighs (Boneless & Skinless): $3.99/lb
- Fresh Italian Sausage: $2.49/lb
- Boneless Pork Butts: $2.49/lb
- Fresh Chicken Wings: $1.99/lb
- Silverbrite Cooked Shrimp: $9.99 for 2-LB Bag
- Sliced White Mushrooms: 2 for $5.00 for 16 oz

Vegetables on sale:
- Tender Zucchini: $0.99/lb
- Sliced White Mushrooms: 2 for $5.00 for 16 oz
- Broccoli Slaw: 2 for $3.00 for 12 oz
- Fresh Express Chopped Kit: 2 for $5.00 for 7.7-11.75 oz

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs with Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Two boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and thyme, then pan-seared until golden and juicy. Sliced zucchini is sauteed in the same pan with olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flake for a simple, satisfying one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs ($3.99/lb), Tender Zucchini ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb chicken thighs (roughly 2 thighs), 0.5 lb zucchini (1 medium zucchini)
Recipes:
- Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken with Zucchini
- Garlic Herb Chicken and Zucchini
- Honey Garlic Chicken and Zucchini Skillet

Tuesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Mushroom Pasta
Description: One link of fresh Italian sausage is removed from its casing and browned with sliced mushrooms, garlic, and crushed tomatoes to create a rich, hearty pasta sauce. Tossed with your choice of spaghetti or penne, this is a deeply flavorful weeknight meal that tastes like it took hours.
Sale items used: Fresh Italian Sausage ($2.49/lb), Sliced White Mushrooms (2 for $5.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 0.5 lb Italian sausage (roughly 1-2 links), 1 pack sliced mushrooms (16 oz, use half and refrigerate the rest)
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage Mushroom Pasta
- Linguine With Sausage and Mushrooms
- Italian Sausage Pasta with Mushrooms

Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Braised Boneless Pork Butt with Broccoli Slaw
Description: A single-serving portion of boneless pork butt is slow-braised in the oven with garlic, onion, chicken broth, and a touch of apple cider vinegar until fork-tender and falling apart. It is served over or alongside a simple broccoli slaw dressed with a drizzle of olive oil, a little honey, and lemon juice for a crunchy, refreshing contrast.
Sale items used: Boneless Pork Butts ($2.49/lb), Broccoli Slaw (2 for $3.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 2.5 hours total (low and slow oven braise)
Serving note: 0.75 lb pork butt, 1 bag broccoli slaw (12 oz, use half and refrigerate the rest for Thursday or future use)
Recipes:
- Sweet and Smokey Pulled Pork with Zippy Broccoli Apple Slaw
- Slow Cooker Braised Pork Shoulder
- Dutch Oven Pulled Pork

Thursday
Meal: Chicken Wing Night with Chopped Salad
Description: About 1 lb of fresh chicken wings are baked at high heat until crispy, then tossed in your choice of buffalo sauce, garlic parmesan, or honey sriracha. A crisp chopped salad kit rounds out the meal with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Wings ($1.99/lb), Fresh Express Chopped Kit (2 for $5.00)
Prep time: 45 minutes (including baking time)
Serving note: 1 lb chicken wings (roughly 8-10 pieces), 1 chopped salad kit (use the full kit as your side)
Recipes:
- Buffalo Chicken Chopped Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - Restaurant Style
- Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad

Friday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini and Rice
Description: Pre-cooked shrimp are warmed quickly in a skillet with plenty of butter, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley, then served over fluffy white rice alongside zucchini coins sauteed in the same pan. This meal comes together in under 20 minutes and feels like a restaurant-quality finish to the week.
Sale items used: Silverbrite Cooked Shrimp ($9.99 for 2-LB Bag), Tender Zucchini ($0.99/lb)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Roughly 0.5 lb shrimp (about 10-12 pieces from the bag, freeze the remaining 1.5 lbs for future meals), 0.5 lb zucchini (1 small-medium zucchini), 0.5 cup dry white rice
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Rice
- Shrimp and Zucchini over Rice
- Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini and Tomatoes

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Tender Zucchini (1 lb total, used across Monday and Friday): $0.99
- Fresh Italian Sausage (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Sliced White Mushrooms (x1 pack, 16 oz): $2.50
- Boneless Pork Butts (0.75 lb): $1.87
- Broccoli Slaw (x1 bag, 12 oz - one unit from the 2 for $3.00 deal): $1.50
- Fresh Chicken Wings (1 lb): $1.99
- Fresh Express Chopped Kit (x1 kit - one unit from the 2 for $5.00 deal): $2.50
- Silverbrite Cooked Shrimp (x1 bag, 2 lbs - freeze the remainder): $9.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Dry pasta (spaghetti or penne, roughly 3-4 oz)
- White rice (small bag or use what you have on hand)
- Canned crushed tomatoes (14-15 oz can)
- Olive oil
- Butter (unsalted)
- Garlic (1 head, fresh)
- Chicken broth or stock (1 cup, small carton or use bouillon)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Lemon (1 fresh)
- Fresh or dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley, red pepper flakes)
- Salt and black pepper
- Buffalo sauce or hot sauce of choice (for wing night)
- Honey (for slaw dressing option)