Publix Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A): $1.59/lb - a 4-lb bird costs about $6.36, roughly $1.59 per serving
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast, Bone-In: $2.99/lb - 2 lbs usable meat costs about $7.97 for a 2.66-lb bone-in piece, roughly $2.00 per serving
- Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4 lbs or more): $3.99/lb - 2 lbs costs $7.98, roughly $2.00 per serving
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics: $3.99/lb - 1.5 lbs costs $5.99, roughly $1.50 per serving (boneless, no waste)
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per package): BOGO - 8 chops feed 4 generously (2 chops each); pay for one pack, get one free, making the effective cost per pack very low (no base price stated, but BOGO on a multi-chop pack makes this highly economical - ranked here by typical value)
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (or Hot, Kielbasa, Bratwurst, or Chorizo, 20-oz pkg): $5.69 - one 20-oz package feeds 4, roughly $1.42 per serving
- Lean Ground Beef (7% Fat, Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3 lbs or more): $8.99/lb - 1.5 lbs costs $13.49, roughly $3.37 per serving
- Top Round London Broil, Publix Premium USDA Choice Beef: $8.99/lb - 1.5 lbs costs $13.49, roughly $3.37 per serving
- White Shrimp (Colossal, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen): $9.99/lb - 1.5 lbs costs $14.99, roughly $3.75 per serving
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia): $10.99/lb - 1.5 lbs costs $16.49, roughly $4.12 per serving
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Previously Frozen): $13.99/lb - 2 lbs costs $27.98, roughly $7.00 per serving
- Ribeye Steak, Bone-In, Publix USDA Choice Beef: $15.99/lb - 2 lbs costs $31.98, roughly $8.00 per serving
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Fresh): $17.99/lb - 1.5 lbs costs $26.99, roughly $6.75 per serving
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak, Boneless, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics: $20.99/lb - 2 lbs costs $41.98, roughly $10.50 per serving

Why these meals: Four of the five dinners lean on the most wallet-friendly proteins on this flyer: a whole young chicken at just $1.59 per pound, BOGO pork loin chops that stretch a double pack across a generous dinner, lean ground beef at $8.99 per pound for a hearty skillet meal, and Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage at $5.69 for a full 20-oz package. The one premium night goes to White Shrimp at $9.99 per pound, which at 1.5 lbs for four people comes in around $3.75 per serving - the most affordable of the premium seafood and steak options on this week's unusually steak-heavy flyer, and a real treat without blowing the budget. Sale produce like Bulk Sweet Corn at 5 for $3.00, Broccoli at 2 for $6.00, GreenWise Organic White Mushrooms on BOGO, and Red or Yellow Bell Peppers at $2.99 per pound round out every plate with color and nutrition at very low cost. The Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes 5-lb bag at $3.99 does heavy lifting as a side across multiple nights, keeping the week's total comfortably within range.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Skillet-Roasted Whole Young Chicken with Broccoli and Russet Potatoes
Description: A whole young chicken is spatchcocked and pan-roasted in a cast-iron or oven-safe skillet with olive oil, garlic, and Simply Organic spices until the skin is golden and the juices run clear, then rested and carved tableside. Chunked russet potatoes and broccoli florets roast alongside in the same pan, soaking up the savory drippings for a complete one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A), Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag), Broccoli each bunch, Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot), Simply Organic Spices or Extracts (.14 to 4.41-oz bot)
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 55 minutes total
Serving note: One 4-lb whole chicken serves 4 people (about 1 lb per person bone-in). Use 1.5 lbs russet potatoes cut into chunks from the 5-lb bag. Use 1 bunch broccoli cut into florets. One bottle Bertolli Olive Oil (BOGO - pay for one, get one free; use first bottle this week). One bottle Simply Organic Spices (BOGO - pay for one, get one free). Total roasting time is about 45-50 minutes at 425 degrees F after 10 minutes of prep; no make-ahead needed but allow 10 minutes resting time before carving.
Recipes:
- Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Broccoli

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Sauteed Mushrooms and Sweet Corn
Description: Pork loin chops are seasoned with Simply Organic spices and seared in a hot skillet with Bertolli Olive Oil until cooked through with a golden crust, then topped with butter-sauteed GreenWise Organic White Mushrooms. Ears of sweet corn are boiled alongside and served whole for a classic, satisfying summer plate.
Sale items used: Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per package), GreenWise Organic White Mushrooms (Sliced, 8-oz pkg), Bulk Sweet Corn each, Cabot Sweet Cream Butter (16-oz ctn), Simply Organic Spices or Extracts (.14 to 4.41-oz bot), Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 chops from the BOGO pack (2 packs for the price of 1; remaining 4 chops can be frozen for later use). Use 1 pkg (8-oz) GreenWise Organic White Mushrooms (BOGO - pay for one, get one free; use first package). Use 4 ears of Bulk Sweet Corn (4 ears at 5 for $3.00 = $2.40). One 16-oz ctn Cabot Sweet Cream Butter (BOGO - pay for one, get one free; use first container this week). Sear chops 4-5 minutes per side over medium-high heat; corn boils in about 8 minutes.
Recipes:
- Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe with Garlic & Butter

Wednesday
Meal: Lean Ground Beef and Bell Pepper Skillet with Seasoned Russet Potatoes
Description: Lean ground beef is browned in a skillet with diced red and yellow bell peppers, Cholula Hot Sauce, and Simply Organic spices for a bold, colorful one-pan meal. Russet potatoes are diced and pan-fried separately in Bertolli Olive Oil until crispy on the outside and tender inside, served alongside the beef and pepper mixture.
Sale items used: Lean Ground Beef (7% Fat, Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3 lbs or more), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag), Cholula Hot Sauce (5-oz bot), Simply Organic Spices or Extracts (.14 to 4.41-oz bot), Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef at $8.99/lb = $13.49 total. Use 2 bell peppers (about 0.75 lb at $2.99/lb = $2.24). Use 1.5 lbs russet potatoes from the existing 5-lb bag (no additional purchase needed). One bottle Cholula Hot Sauce (BOGO - pay for one, get one free; use first bottle). Cook beef and peppers together about 12-15 minutes; pan-fry potatoes about 20 minutes concurrently in a second pan.

Thursday
Meal: Sauteed White Shrimp with Garlic, Bell Peppers, and Broccoli over Russet Potato Mash
Description: Colossal white shrimp are quickly sauteed in Bertolli Olive Oil with minced garlic, sliced bell peppers, and broccoli florets, finished with Cholula Hot Sauce and Simply Organic spices for a bright, spicy stir-style dinner. Russet potatoes are boiled and mashed with Cabot Sweet Cream Butter for a creamy, naturally gluten-free base that soaks up all the pan juices.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Colossal, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Broccoli each bunch, Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag), Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot), Cabot Sweet Cream Butter (16-oz ctn), Cholula Hot Sauce (5-oz bot), Simply Organic Spices or Extracts (.14 to 4.41-oz bot)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs White Shrimp at $9.99/lb = $14.99 total. Use 2 bell peppers (about 0.75 lb at $2.99/lb = $2.24). Use 1 bunch broccoli (second bunch from the 2 for $6.00 deal). Use 1.5 lbs russet potatoes from the existing 5-lb bag. Shrimp saute takes about 6-8 minutes; boil and mash potatoes concurrently in about 20 minutes. Thaw shrimp in cold water for 15 minutes before cooking if still frozen.

Friday
Meal: Sliced Pork Italian Sausage and Sargento Shredded Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers
Description: Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage is removed from its casing, browned in a skillet with diced vine-ripe tomatoes and Simply Organic spices, then spooned into halved red bell peppers and topped with Sargento Shredded Cheese before baking in the oven until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This hearty, naturally gluten-free baked dinner is colorful and satisfying with no additional sides needed.
Sale items used: Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (or Hot, Kielbasa, Bratwurst, or Chorizo, 20-oz pkg), Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers, Vine-Ripe Tomatoes, Sargento Shredded Cheese (or Chunk, 5 to 8-oz pkg), Simply Organic Spices or Extracts (.14 to 4.41-oz bot), Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: One 20-oz pkg Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage serves 4 (about 5 oz per person). Use 4 large bell peppers (about 1.5 lbs at $2.99/lb = $4.49). Use 0.5 lb vine-ripe tomatoes (at $2.49/lb = $1.25). Use 1 pkg Sargento Shredded Cheese (buy 2 for $8.00; second pkg can be used for snacking or another meal). Bake stuffed peppers at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes after 15 minutes of stovetop prep; total time is about 45 minutes.
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A) (1 bird, approx. 4 lbs at $1.59/lb): $6.36
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per package) (BOGO - buy 1 pack, get 1 free): $0.00 base price not stated; however, BOGO deal noted - 1 pack purchased, 1 free (no base price available - see note below)
- Lean Ground Beef (7% Fat, Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3 lbs or more) (1.5 lbs at $8.99/lb): $13.49
- White Shrimp (Colossal, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen) (1.5 lbs at $9.99/lb): $14.99
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (or Hot, Kielbasa, Bratwurst, or Chorizo, 20-oz pkg) (1 pkg): $5.69
- Publix Idaho Russet Potatoes (5-lb bag) (1 bag): $3.99
- Broccoli each bunch (2 bunches at 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn each (4 ears at 5 for $3.00 - pay for 4 at proportional price): $2.40
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (approx. 3.5 lbs at $2.99/lb - covers Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday): $10.47
- GreenWise Organic White Mushrooms (Sliced, 8-oz pkg) (BOGO - buy 1, get 1 free; 1 pkg used, 1 free): $0.00 base price not stated - see note below
- Vine-Ripe Tomatoes (0.5 lb at $2.49/lb): $1.25
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (or Chunk, 5 to 8-oz pkg) (2 pkgs at 2 for $8.00): $8.00
- Cabot Sweet Cream Butter (16-oz ctn) (BOGO - buy 1, get 1 free; 1 ctn used): $0.00 base price not stated - see note below
- Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot) (BOGO - buy 1, get 1 free; 1 bottle used): $0.00 base price not stated - see note below
- Simply Organic Spices or Extracts (.14 to 4.41-oz bot) (BOGO - buy 1, get 1 free; 1 bottle used): $0.00 base price not stated - see note below
- Cholula Hot Sauce (5-oz bot) (BOGO - buy 1, get 1 free; 1 bottle used): $0.00 base price not stated - see note below

Pantry staples needed:
- Garlic (fresh)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooking spray or additional oil if needed