Meijer Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Cooked Chicken Thighs with Creamer Potatoes and Bell Peppers
Description: Juicy chicken thighs are pan-seared until golden and cooked through, then served alongside tender little creamer potatoes and sweet sauteed bell peppers that kids love to pick up and eat. This colorful, simple skillet dinner comes together fast and is easy to customize with mild seasoning the whole family will enjoy.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs ($1.49/lb), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 1.5 lb. bag BOGO, Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper ($1 when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 1.5 lbs of chicken thighs for 2 people (3-4 thighs); use half the BOGO creamer potato bag (about 0.75 lb) for this meal and save the rest for Thursday; use 2 bell peppers from your buy-7 purchase.

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Pork Loin Chops with Buttered Egg Noodle Pasta and Vidalia Onion
Description: Tender boneless pork loin chops are seasoned simply and baked until juicy, served over buttery egg noodle pasta with sweet caramelized Vidalia onion that adds a mild, kid-approved flavor. This is a comforting, familiar dinner that feels special without any complicated steps.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless (final price $3.99/lb), Bulk Vidalia Onions ($1.29/lb), Creamette Pasta ($1 when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 1 lb of boneless pork loin chops for 2 people (2 chops); buy about 0.5 lb of Vidalia onion; buy 1 box of Creamette egg noodle pasta and use half the box for this meal.

Wednesday
Meal: Cheesy Chicken Tenderloin and Pasta Bake
Description: Bite-sized chicken tenderloins are baked into a creamy, cheesy pasta casserole that kids go absolutely crazy for, with melty shredded cheese on top that gets golden and bubbly in the oven. It uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in one baking dish for easy cleanup.
Sale items used: Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins ($3.99/lb), Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz. (2 for $5), Creamette Pasta ($1 when you buy 7 or more), Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup ($1 when you buy 7 or more)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Buy approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins for 2 people; use 1 bag of Kraft shredded cheese (buy 2 bags at 2 for $5 and save the second bag for Friday burgers); use the remaining half box of Creamette pasta from Tuesday; use 1 can of cream of chicken soup.

Thursday
Meal: Oven-Roasted Smithfield Pork Loin Filet with Creamer Potatoes and Bolthouse Carrot Sides
Description: A pre-seasoned Smithfield pork loin filet roasts beautifully in the oven and slices into tender, juicy medallions that even picky eaters enjoy, paired with the remaining creamer potatoes roasted until crispy and a pack of Bolthouse carrot sides for a complete and colorful plate. This is an easy, hands-off dinner that looks impressive with almost no effort.
Sale items used: Smithfield Pork Loin Filet or Tenderloin 19.2-27.2 oz. ($6.99), The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes (second BOGO bag, free), Bolthouse Carrot Sides 10-14 oz. ($2.49)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 45 minutes roasting
Serving note: One 19.2 oz. Smithfield filet serves 2 generously with leftovers; use the remaining 0.75 lb of creamer potatoes from Monday's BOGO bag; use 1 pack of Bolthouse carrot sides. Make-ahead note: the pork can be seasoned and refrigerated up to a day ahead; start roasting about 50 minutes before dinner.

Friday
Meal: Smashed Beef Burger Patties on Aunt Millie's Buns with Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Holten's smashed burger patties are cooked in a hot skillet until crispy-edged and juicy, then piled onto soft Aunt Millie's buns and topped with melty shredded cheese for a fun, diner-style burger night kids will be excited about. Keep toppings simple with ketchup and whatever the kids love best.
Sale items used: Holten's Smashed Burgers or Sliders 24-32 oz. Frozen ($9.99), Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns (2 for $5), Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz. (second bag from Wednesday's 2 for $5 deal), Heinz Tomato Ketchup 38 oz. ($3.99)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: One 24-32 oz. package of Holten's smashed patties provides more than enough for 2 people (plan on 2 patties per person); use 1 pack of Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns and save remaining buns for lunches; use the second bag of Kraft shredded cheese purchased on Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Smash Burger Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs): $2.24
- Fresh from Meijer Family Pack Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (1 lb): $3.99
- Fresh from Meijer Pork Loin Chops Boneless (1 lb at final price $3.99/lb): $3.99
- Smithfield Pork Loin Filet 19.2-27.2 oz. (x1 package): $6.99
- Holten's Smashed Burgers or Sliders 24-32 oz. Frozen (x1 package): $9.99
- The Little Potato Company Creamer Potatoes 1.5 lb. bag BOGO (buy 1 get 1 free, pay for 1): $3.99
- Red/Yellow/Orange Bell Pepper (x2 at $1 each, from buy-7 group): $2.00
- Bulk Vidalia Onions (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Bolthouse Carrot Sides 10-14 oz. (x1): $2.49
- Kraft Shredded Cheese 7-8 oz. (x2 bags at 2 for $5): $5.00
- Creamette Pasta 12-16 oz. (x1 box at $1 from buy-7 group): $1.00
- Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 oz. (x1 at $1 from buy-7 group): $1.00
- Aunt Millie's Stadium Buns 6-8 ct. (x1 pack, 2 for $5 - buying 1 pack): $2.50
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup 38 oz. (x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Butter (for pasta and potatoes)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil (for pan-cooking chicken and pork)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Egg noodles (if not using Creamette for this; otherwise already listed)
- Milk or chicken broth (to thin cream of chicken soup for pasta bake)