Publix Gluten-Free Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week's flyer is stacked with premium cuts, so the strategy was to anchor four nights on the genuinely budget-friendly proteins and save the one premium slot for the best value among the splurge options. Chicken drumsticks at $1.99/lb are the standout deal of the week and anchor one dinner at roughly $1.00 per person. Pork loin chops at $3.99/lb and the Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin at 2 for $12.00 fill two more economical nights without sacrificing flavor. GreenWise Organic Beans at 10 for $10.00 make a hearty, naturally gluten-free plant-based dinner for under $1.00 in protein cost. For the one premium night, Tilapia Fillets at $7.99/lb came in as the most affordable seafood option on the flyer at roughly $3.00 per serving, well below shrimp, salmon, or any of the steaks, making it the smartest way to add variety without blowing the budget. The BOGO chicken breast deal is a great buy to keep in mind for meal prep, but the week's five dinners are built around proteins that keep the total honest and the meals genuinely varied.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Russet Potatoes and Broccoli
Description: Chicken drumsticks are seasoned with pantry spices, then baked in the oven until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through, while cubed russet potatoes and broccoli florets roast alongside on the same pan. The result is a satisfying, hands-off weeknight dinner with crispy chicken, tender potatoes, and lightly caramelized broccoli.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Drumsticks (4-lb or more pkg), Russet Potatoes, Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use 2 lbs of chicken drumsticks (roughly 6 to 8 drumsticks) for 4 people. Use 2 lbs of russet potatoes, cubed. Use 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets. Total oven time is 45 minutes at 425 degrees F; prep the potatoes and broccoli while the oven preheats to stay within 60 minutes total.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken Drumsticks

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Sweet Corn and Baby Cut Carrots
Description: Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops are seasoned and seared in a hot skillet until golden brown on each side and cooked through, then rested briefly before serving. Fresh sweet corn on the cob and steamed baby cut carrots round out the plate for a simple, colorful, gluten-free dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per pkg), Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large), Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 2 lbs of pork loin chops (about 4 chops from the 8-chop pkg, roughly half the package). Use 4 ears of sweet corn. Use 1 lb bag of baby cut carrots. The remaining chops can be refrigerated for later in the week.
Recipes:
- Pan Seared Pork Chops

Wednesday
Meal: Seasoned Tilapia Fillets with Beefsteak Tomatoes and Roasted Russet Potatoes
Description: Fresh tilapia fillets are seasoned with pantry spices and pan-seared in a lightly oiled skillet until flaky and golden, then served alongside thick-sliced beefsteak tomatoes and oven-roasted russet potato wedges. The mild fish pairs well with the bright acidity of the tomatoes and the heartiness of the potatoes for a balanced, gluten-free plate.
Sale items used: Tilapia Fillets (fresh), Beefsteak Tomatoes, Russet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1.5 lbs of tilapia fillets for 4 people. Use 1 lb of beefsteak tomatoes, sliced thick. Use 1.5 lbs of russet potatoes, cut into wedges and roasted at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes while the fish is prepped and seared.

Thursday
Meal: Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Bella Mushrooms and Cauliflower
Description: Two packages of Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin are roasted in the oven according to package directions, then sliced and served with roasted sliced baby bella mushrooms and cauliflower florets that cook alongside in the same oven. The marinade is already built into the tenderloin, so this dinner comes together with minimal prep and delivers bold, savory flavor.
Sale items used: Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (18.4 or 24-oz pkg), GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (8-oz pkg, sliced), Broccoli or Cauliflower (each bunch)
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 25 to 30 minutes oven time
Serving note: Use 2 pkgs of Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (2 for $12.00). Use 2 pkgs (2 for $5.00) of GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms. Use 1 bunch of cauliflower, cut into florets. Roast mushrooms and cauliflower at 400 degrees F alongside the tenderloin. Check tenderloin internal temperature; most packages finish in 25 to 30 minutes. Total time is well under 60 minutes.

Friday
Meal: Smoky Bean and Tomato Skillet with Sweet Corn
Description: GreenWise Organic Beans are simmered in a skillet with diced beefsteak tomatoes, pantry spices, and a splash of broth until thick and fragrant, creating a hearty, naturally gluten-free plant-based dinner. Ears of sweet corn are boiled alongside and served on the plate to make this a filling, colorful Friday meal.
Sale items used: GreenWise Organic Beans (low sodium, 15-oz can), Beefsteak Tomatoes, Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 cans of GreenWise Organic Beans (2 x $1.00 from the 10 for $10.00 deal). Use 1 lb of beefsteak tomatoes, diced. Use 4 ears of sweet corn, boiled. The bean skillet serves 4 generously as a meatless main.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Drumsticks (4-lb or more pkg, 2 lbs used): $3.98
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per pkg, 2 lbs used): $7.98
- Tilapia Fillets (fresh, 1.5 lbs): $11.99
- Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin (2 pkgs at 2 for $12.00): $12.00
- GreenWise Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms (2 pkgs at 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Beans (low sodium, 15-oz can, 2 cans from 10 for $10.00): $2.00
- Russet Potatoes (3.5 lbs total across Monday and Wednesday): $3.47
- Broccoli or Cauliflower (2 bunches at 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (extra large, 8 ears - 4 for Tuesday, 4 for Friday): $4.80
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (1-lb bag): $1.29
- Beefsteak Tomatoes (2 lbs total across Wednesday and Friday): $3.98

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning (gluten-free labeled)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (gluten-free labeled, for Friday bean skillet)
- Cumin (for Friday bean skillet)