Meijer Dairy-Free Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Bell Peppers and Russet Potatoes
Description: Two bone-in chicken thighs are seasoned and baked until golden and juicy, served alongside roasted bell pepper strips and crispy cubed russet potatoes all cooked on the same sheet pan. This simple one-pan meal is completely dairy-free and comes together with minimal cleanup for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper, Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 chicken thighs (approximately 0.75 lb at $1.49/lb); use 1 bell pepper and about 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5 lb. bag. Total cook time is about 45 minutes at 425 degrees F, so start the potatoes 10 minutes before adding the chicken to ensure everything finishes at the same time.

Tuesday
Meal: Seared Pork Loin Chops with Vidalia Onion Pan Sauce and Steamed Vegetables
Description: One boneless pork loin chop is seared in a hot skillet until golden, then a simple dairy-free pan sauce is built with sliced Vidalia onion, chicken broth, and a splash of olive oil. Meijer frozen steamable vegetables round out the plate for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless, Bulk Vidalia Onions, Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables, Swanson Broth
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 boneless pork loin chop (approximately 0.5 lb); use about 0.25 lb of Vidalia onion (roughly half a medium onion); use one 12 oz. bag of frozen steamable vegetables; use half of one 14.5 oz. can of Swanson broth and save the rest for another use.

Wednesday
Meal: Sliced Smithfield Pork Tenderloin with Knorr Rice Side and Bolthouse Carrot Sides
Description: A portion of Smithfield pork tenderloin is roasted and sliced thin, served over a prepared Knorr rice side for a hearty and filling plate. Bolthouse carrot sides add color and nutrition, and the entire meal is naturally dairy-free with no substitutions needed.
Sale items used: Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin, Knorr Rice or Pasta Cups, Bolthouse Carrot Sides
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: The Smithfield package is 19.2-27.2 oz.; roast the full tenderloin and slice it, then refrigerate leftovers for lunch the next day - this keeps the per-serving cost practical. Use one Knorr rice cup (2.6 oz.) and one Bolthouse Carrot Sides package (10-14 oz.). Total roasting time is about 25-30 minutes at 425 degrees F.

Thursday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Tenderloins with Frederik's Gourmet Pasta and Vidalia Onion
Description: A handful of chicken tenderloins are quickly pan-seared and served over Frederik's gourmet pasta tossed with sauteed Vidalia onion, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs for a light but satisfying dairy-free dinner. The pasta cooks in about 8 minutes while the chicken sears alongside, making this a fast weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins, Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta, Bulk Vidalia Onions
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 0.5 lb of chicken tenderloins (about 3-4 pieces); cook half of the 12-16 oz. pasta package and store the rest dry for another week. Use about 0.25 lb of Vidalia onion. The family pack of tenderloins will have leftovers - portion and freeze remaining tenderloins the same day for future meals.

Friday
Meal: Oven-Baked Fresh Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions with Russet Potatoes and Bell Pepper
Description: One Fresh from Meijer seasoned Atlantic salmon portion is baked at 400 degrees F until flaky and tender, paired with roasted russet potato wedges and sliced bell pepper on the same sheet pan. The salmon comes pre-seasoned and is completely dairy-free, making this an effortless and impressive end-of-week dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions, Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: The salmon package is 9 oz. and contains one portion - use the full package. Use 2 medium russet potatoes from the 5 lb. bag already purchased Monday. Use 1 bell pepper. Start the potato wedges 15 minutes before adding the salmon so everything finishes together at about the 30-minute mark.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Salmon With Veggies

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (0.75 lb): $1.12
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless (0.5 lb, final price $3.99/lb): $2.00
- Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin (1 package): $6.99
- Fresh from Meijer Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Portions 9 oz. (1 package): $8.99
- Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper (x2, at $1.00 each when you buy 7 - purchase 7 total and use 2 this week): $7.00
- Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag (1 bag, at $1.00 when you buy 7 - purchase 7 bags is impractical; note: this item requires buying 7 to unlock the $1 price; if buying fewer, use standard shelf price of approximately $3.99): $3.99
- Bulk Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Meijer Frozen Steamable Vegetables 12 oz. (1 bag, at $1.00 when you buy 7 - purchase 7 bags to unlock price, use 1 this week and store the rest): $7.00
- Knorr Rice or Pasta Cups 2.6 oz. (2 for $3.00 final price, buy 2): $3.00
- Bolthouse Carrot Sides 10-14 oz. (1 package): $2.49
- Frederik's by Meijer Gourmet Pasta 12-16 oz. (1 package): $2.99
- Swanson Broth 14.5 oz. (1 can, at $1.00 when you buy 7 - purchase 7 to unlock price, use 1 this week and store the rest): $7.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian herbs or oregano
- Paprika or garlic powder for chicken seasoning
- Cooking spray or neutral oil for sheet pan