Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts with Buttered Sweet Corn
Description: A simple, juicy baked chicken breast seasoned with butter and mild spices, served alongside sweet buttered corn on the cob - a classic kid-approved combo. Everything bakes or boils up quickly for a fuss-free weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Bulk Sweet Corn, Cabot Sweet Cream Butter
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 boneless chicken breast (approximately 0.5 lb at $3.99/lb = about $2.00); 1 ear of sweet corn from the 5 for $3.00 deal; pat chicken dry, season simply with butter and salt, bake at 400F for 22-25 minutes.
Tuesday
Meal: Pork Italian Sausage Pasta with Prego Marinara
Description: Sliced mild pork Italian sausage tossed with pasta and a rich Prego marinara sauce makes a hearty, familiar meal kids love. Keep the sausage mild and the sauce simple for maximum kid appeal.
Sale items used: Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage, Prego Italian Sauce, Rummo Pasta
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 link (about 3 oz) of mild Italian sausage sliced into coins; cook about 2 oz dry pasta (roughly one serving from the 1-lb bag); use about 1/2 cup of Prego sauce from the jar; the rest of the sausage package and pasta can be stored for later meals.
Recipes:
- Italian Sausage Pasta (Easy Spaghetti Recipe)
Wednesday
Meal: Slow-Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Broccoli
Description: A whole young chicken slow-roasted until golden and tender fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma, and kids love pulling off pieces of juicy meat. Steamed broccoli with a little butter rounds out the plate with a simple veggie kids will actually eat.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken, Broccoli, Cabot Sweet Cream Butter
Prep time: 20 minutes active, approximately 90 minutes total roasting time
Serving note: Purchase the smallest whole young chicken available (approximately 3 lbs at $1.59/lb = about $4.77); roast the whole bird and serve one portion tonight, then refrigerate leftovers for sandwiches or snacks later in the week; make-ahead tip - season the bird the night before and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin; steam half a broccoli bunch and toss with a pat of butter.
Thursday
Meal: Slow-Cooked Pork Boston Butt Pulled Pork Sliders on King's Hawaiian Rolls
Description: Tender slow-cooked pulled pork piled onto soft, slightly sweet King's Hawaiian rolls is a crowd-pleasing meal kids absolutely love. A drizzle of mild BBQ sauce keeps it simple and fun to eat.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast Bone-In, King's Hawaiian Rolls, G Hughes BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 6-8 hours slow cooker time
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1.5 lbs of pork Boston butt (at $2.99/lb = about $4.49); this will yield generous pulled pork for tonight plus leftovers; make-ahead tip - start in the slow cooker in the morning on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours; use 2-3 King's Hawaiian rolls from the 12-oz pack for one serving; store leftover pulled pork in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Friday
Meal: Sauteed White Shrimp with Buttered Broccoli and White Mountain Bread
Description: Plump colossal white shrimp sauteed in butter with a pinch of mild seasoning is a fun and impressive meal even picky kids enjoy. Served with buttery steamed broccoli and a thick slice of soft White Mountain bread for dipping.
Sale items used: White Shrimp, Broccoli, Cabot Sweet Cream Butter, White Mountain Bread
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 0.5 lb of colossal white shrimp (at $9.99/lb = about $5.00); peel and devein before cooking; saute in butter over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side; steam remaining broccoli from the bunch purchased Wednesday; slice 1-2 pieces of White Mountain bread for dipping.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts (0.5 lb): $2.00
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (approx. 3 lbs): $4.77
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast Bone-In (1.5 lbs): $4.49
- White Shrimp (0.5 lb): $5.00
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (1 pack, 20 oz): $5.69
- Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears from 5 for $3.00 deal): $1.20
- Broccoli (1 bunch from 2 for $6.00 deal): $3.00
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (1 pack, 12 oz): $3.99
- White Mountain Bread (1 loaf, 16 oz): $2.99
- Rummo Pasta (1 lb bag, BOGO - pay for 1): $3.99
- Prego Italian Sauce (1 jar, BOGO - pay for 1): $3.99
- G Hughes BBQ Sauce (1 bottle, BOGO - pay for 1): $3.99
- Cabot Sweet Cream Butter (1 pack, BOGO - pay for 1): $4.99
- Pete and Gerry's Eggs (1 dozen): $4.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- Paprika (mild)
- Onion powder
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Lean Ground Beef (7% Fat, Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3 lbs or more): $8.99/lb
- Publix Salmon Meal for One (12-oz pkg): $7.99
- Ribeye Steak, Bone-In, Publix USDA Choice Beef: $15.99/lb
- Salmon Select Cuts (Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, 5.5-oz each): $6.99
- White Shrimp (Colossal, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen): $9.99/lb
- Lobster Tails (Small, Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Previously Frozen, Net Weight 3-oz each): $5.99
- Top Round London Broil, Publix Premium USDA Choice Beef: $8.99/lb
- GreenWise Snow Crab Clusters (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Previously Frozen): $13.99/lb
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Fresh): $17.99/lb
- GreenWise Lamb Loin Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia): $10.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Wings (USDA Grade A, 4 lbs or more): $3.99/lb
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast, Bone-In: $2.99/lb
- Publix Stuffed Flank Steak with Provolone Cheese, Prepared Fresh In-Store: $13.99/lb
- Publix Chicken Cordon Bleu: $8.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak, Boneless, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics: $20.99/lb
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics: $3.99/lb
- GreenWise Ground Chuck (USDA Inspected, Raised Without Antibiotics): $9.99/lb
- Publix Grouper Fillets (Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg): $11.99
- Force of Nature Grass-Fed Ground Beef (Ancestral Blend, USDA Inspected, 16-oz pkg): $9.99
- Perdue Ground Chicken Breast (No Antibiotics Ever, 16-oz pkg): 2 for $9.00
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (or Hot, Kielbasa, Bratwurst, or Chorizo, 20-oz pkg): $5.69
- Publix Smokehouse Marinated Pork Belly (For Burnt Ends, 1.5-lb each pkg): $8.99
- Boar's Head Deluxe Ham, Sliced Fresh in the Deli: $12.99/lb
- Publix Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Sliced Fresh in the Deli: $8.99/lb
- Eat Fresco Salmon (Baked Lemon Herb or Grilled Balsamic Glazed, 10-oz pkg): $8.79
- Publix Sliced Pepperoni (or Turkey Pepperoni, 5 or 6-oz pkg): 2 for $7.00
- Applegate Naturals Uncured Turkey Bacon (Hickory Smoked, Regular or No Sugar, 8-oz pkg): $5.49
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Publix Turkey Sandwich (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, each): $4.99
- Publix Original Popcorn Chicken (Fried, Large Cup, Bite-Size Pieces of Breaded Chicken Breast, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, 6.2-oz pkg): $5.69
- Publix Buffalo Chicken Tender Wrap (Hand Breaded Fried Chicken Tenders With Buffalo Sauce, Boar's Head Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Onions, and Spinach on a White Wrap, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each): $5.99
- Publix Parfaits (Four Berry, Strawberry Blueberry, Strawberry, or Mango Strawberry Blueberry, Made Fresh Daily in the Produce Department, each cont.): $2.99
- Publix Chicken Caesar Salad (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 13-oz each): $5.99
- Publix Stacked Brisket Sandwich (Half Pound of Slow Smoked Brisket With Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce on a Brioche Bun, each): $8.99
- Publix Chunk Cheese (8-oz pkg): $2.89
- Publix Pepper or Herb-Coated Salami (Pre-Sliced, Perfect for a Charcuterie Board, 4-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Panera Bread Soup (Ready-to-Heat and Enjoy, For Fast Service, Grab and Go, in the Deli, 16-oz pkg): $5.99
- Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company (100% Orange Juice, 56-oz cont): $5.99
Produce on sale:
- Strawberries (16-oz pkg): 3 for $10.00
- Northwest Cherries: $3.99/lb
- Red or Black Plums (California-Grown): $1.99/lb
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (California-Grown): $2.99/lb
- Publix Fruit Salad (Made Fresh Daily In-Store, Small, Medium, or Large Size cont.): $3.99/lb
- King O' the West Honeydew Melon (or Orangedew, Sweet, Juicy, and Flavorful, each): $4.99
- Tree-Ripened Peaches (California-Grown, Yellow or White Flesh Varieties): $2.99/lb
- Tree-Ripened Nectarines (California-Grown, Yellow or White Flesh Varieties): $2.99/lb
- Organic Peaches or Nectarines (California-Grown, Yellow Flesh Varieties): $3.49/lb
- Publix Peach Watermelon Mix (Made Fresh Daily In-Store, Large Size cont.): $4.99/lb
- Fresh Express Salad Blends (or Salad Kit or Chopped Kit, 5 to 13.3-oz pkg): 2 for $6.00
- Vine-Ripe Tomatoes: $2.49/lb
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers: $2.99/lb
- Iceberg Lettuce, each: 2 for $4.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn, each: 5 for $3.00
- Broccoli, each bunch: 2 for $6.00
- Brussels Sprouts (Delicious Steamed, Grilled, or Roasted, each pkg): 2 for $6.00
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Sargento String Cheese (or Cheese Sticks, 9 to 12-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Sargento Shredded Cheese (or Chunk, 5 to 8-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread (7.5 or 8-oz tub; or Cream Cheese Frosting, 16-oz tub; or Temp Tee Whipped Cream Cheese, 8-oz tub): 2 for $8.00
- Belgioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese (or Pearls, 8-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Pete & Gerry's Eggs (Pasture Raised, 12-ct. ctn): $4.99
- Chobani 15g Protein Drink (or Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Drink, 7-oz bot): 2 for $4.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Sour Cream Cake Donuts (or Plain, From the Publix Bakery, 6-ct. 10-oz pkg): $3.29
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (12-oz pkg): $3.99
- Onion Rolls (Topped With Fresh Onions, From the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 12-oz pkg): $3.49
- Bear Claw Pastries (Available in Almond or Cheese, Baked Fresh Daily, From the Publix Bakery, 2-ct. 6-oz pkg): $4.49
- Almond Croissants, 2-Count (or Pistachio, Baked Fresh In-Store, From the Publix Bakery, 5 or 8-oz pkg): $4.49
- Assorted Macarons (Located in the Publix Bakery, 8-ct. 4.2-oz pkg): $8.99
- White Mountain Bread (Made From Scratch, and Baked Fresh Daily, From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg): $2.99
- Key Lime Pie (Publix Original Recipe, Key Lime Juice and Sweetened Condensed Milk, In A Graham Cracker Crust, From the Publix Bakery, 34-oz pkg): $9.99
- Lemon Loaf Cake (Also Available in Banana Walnut or Butter, From the Publix Bakery, 12 to 16-oz pkg): 2 for $10.00
- Lemon Cream Cheese Bar Cake (Moist Lemon Cake With Sweet Lemon Cream Cheese Icing, From the Publix Bakery, 18-oz pkg): 2 for $12.00
- Madeleines (Available in Lemon or Plain, Located in the Publix Bakery, 8 or 8.4-oz pkg): $4.99
- Homestyle Cornbread (From the Publix Bakery, 15-oz pkg): $4.99
- Bimbo White Bread (Medium, 20-oz bag): $1.99
Pantry on sale:
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (or Grillin', 21.7 to 28-oz can): 2 for $5.00
- Campbell's Soup (15.25 to 18.8-oz pkg): 2 for $5.00
- Utz Snack Packs (Variety or Original, 10-ct. box): $4.99
- Frito Lay Snacks (Variety Packs, 18-ct. or Popcorners Popped-Corn Snacks, 15-ct.; or Miss Vickie's Snacks Variety Pack, 15-ct. box): $9.99
- Johnsonville Sausage Links (or Patties; or Brats, Smoked Sausage, or Kielbasa, 12 to 14-oz pkg): 2 for $9.00
- Giovanni Rana Meat Lasagna (or Chicken Alfredo; or Chicken Fettuccine With Alfredo or Pappardelle With Tuscan Style Meat Sauce, Signature Meal Kit, Family Size, 38 to 40-oz pkg): $11.99
- Snapple Tea (or Juice Drink, 6-pk. 16-oz bot): $3.99
- Smithfield Hometown Original Breakfast Sausage (Roll, Links, or Patties, 12 or 16-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Sargento Cheese Slices (6 to 8-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
Frozen on sale:
- El Monterey Breakfast Burrito (36-oz pkg): $9.99
- Wyman's Fruit (48-oz bag): $10.99
- Nestlé Toll House Cookie Dough (14 to 16.5-oz pkg): 2 for $8.00
- Perdue Simply Smart Breaded Chicken Breast (Tenders or Nuggets; or Breaded Chicken Breast Strips, Sold Frozen, 22 to 26-oz pkg): $8.99
- Publix Sweet Coleslaw (or Potato Salad: Southern-Style, Homestyle, or New York-Style; or Macaroni Salad or Old-Fashioned Deli Beans, Located in the Deli, 16-oz pkg): 2 for $6.00
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$55.08
for 1 person · $55.08 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of July 22, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Publix.