Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Ground Chicken Skillet Pasta with Broccoli and Parmesan
Description: One tray of GreenWise Ground Chicken gets browned in a skillet with garlic and olive oil, then tossed with cooked pasta and tender broccoli florets for a simple, satisfying weeknight dinner for two. Finished with a sprinkle of Belgioioso Parmesan, this is a mild, cheesy pasta dish kids will love.
Sale items used: GreenWise Ground Chicken (16-oz tray, $3.99), Pastazara Organic Pasta (BOGO, 1 lb bag), Belgioioso Parmesan Cheese (8-oz pkg, $3.99), Broccoli (2 for $6.00)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16-oz tray of ground chicken split between 2 servings; cook about 6 oz dry pasta for two; use half a bunch of broccoli. The BOGO pasta deal means you get a second bag free - save it for Thursday.
Recipes:
- Stovetop Chicken Broccoli Parmesan Pasta
- Ground Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Kid-Friendly One-Pan Italian Dish
Tuesday
Meal: Baked Perdue Chicken Breasts with Sweet Corn and Green Beans
Description: Two Perdue boneless skinless chicken breasts are seasoned simply and baked until juicy, served alongside sweet corn on the cob and steamed fresh green beans for a classic, kid-approved plate. This is a clean, familiar dinner that comes together with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (approx. 1 lb, $4.49/lb), Bulk Sweet Corn (5 for $3.00), Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag, $2.99)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of Perdue chicken breasts (about 2 medium breasts) at $4.49/lb, total $4.49; buy 2 ears of sweet corn at $0.60 each ($1.20 total); use the full 1-lb bag of green beans and save any leftovers as a side later in the week.
Recipes:
- Easy Chicken and Green Beans Dinner
- Chicken and Green Beans
Wednesday
Meal: Publix Italian Sausage and Rice Skillet with Broccoli
Description: Sliced Publix Pesto Provolone Italian Sausage is browned in a skillet and combined with Zatarain's rice and tender broccoli florets for a hearty one-pan dinner that is easy to make and fun to eat. The mild cheesy sausage flavor makes this a guaranteed kid-pleaser with no exotic spices needed.
Sale items used: Publix Italian Sausage Pesto Provolone (20-oz pkg, $5.69), Zatarain's Rice (BOGO, 6 to 12-oz box), Broccoli (2 for $6.00, second bunch from Monday's deal)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use about half the 20-oz sausage package (roughly 10 oz, or 3 to 4 links) for two servings and refrigerate the rest for another use; cook one box of Zatarain's rice per package directions; use the second broccoli bunch purchased Monday. The BOGO Zatarain's gives you a second box free - save it as a pantry backup.
Recipes:
- Sausage, Rice and Broccoli: An Incredible Ultimate Meal
Thursday
Meal: Tuna Pasta with Kraft Shredded Cheese and Campari Tomatoes
Description: Publix Tuna Steaks are pan-seared and flaked over the remaining Pastazara pasta from Monday, tossed with halved Campari tomatoes and finished with melted Kraft shredded cheese for a simple, kid-friendly pasta dinner. The mild tuna and cheesy topping make this feel like a fun twist on mac and cheese night.
Sale items used: Publix Tuna Steaks (frozen, 12-oz pkg, $5.99), Pastazara Organic Pasta (second free bag from Monday's BOGO), Campari Tomatoes (BOGO, 1-lb pkg), Kraft Shredded Cheese (2 for $6.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 12-oz tuna package for two generous servings; cook about 6 oz of the second pasta bag; use half the 1-lb Campari tomato package (roughly 8 to 10 tomatoes); use about 1/2 cup of shredded cheese per serving. The BOGO Campari tomatoes give you a second pack free - use the rest as snacks or sides.
Friday
Meal: Pan-Cooked White Shrimp Tacos with Coleslaw and Kraft Shredded Cheese
Description: Seasoned White Shrimp are quickly pan-cooked and tucked into soft tortillas with creamy coleslaw mix and a generous handful of Kraft shredded cheese for a fun, hands-on taco night kids will enjoy building themselves. Keep the seasoning mild with just a little garlic and a squeeze of lime for a flavor that is bright but totally kid-friendly.
Sale items used: White Shrimp Large (approx. 1 lb, $6.99/lb), Publix Coleslaw Mix (16-oz pkg, $1.49), Kraft Shredded Cheese (second pkg from Thursday's 2 for $6.00 deal), Nature's Own Butterbread or Artesano Rolls (BOGO, for serving alongside if desired)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of large white shrimp at $6.99/lb, total $6.99, which yields about 31 to 35 shrimp - plenty for 2 people making 3 to 4 tacos each; use about half the coleslaw mix bag and dress with a little mayo from the pantry; use the remaining Kraft shredded cheese from Thursday's purchase. Pick up a pack of small flour tortillas from the pantry or grab the BOGO Artesano rolls for serving.
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- GreenWise Ground Chicken (1 tray, 16 oz): $3.99
- Pastazara Organic Pasta (1 bag, second bag free via BOGO): $3.49
- Belgioioso Parmesan Cheese (1 pkg, 8 oz): $3.99
- Broccoli (2 bunches, 2 for $6.00 deal): $6.00
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (approx. 1 lb at $4.49/lb): $4.49
- Bulk Sweet Corn (2 ears at $0.60 each from 5 for $3.00): $1.20
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag): $2.99
- Publix Italian Sausage Pesto Provolone (1 pkg, 20 oz): $5.69
- Zatarain's Rice (1 box, second box free via BOGO): $3.49
- Publix Tuna Steaks (1 pkg, 12 oz frozen): $5.99
- Campari Tomatoes (1 pkg, second pkg free via BOGO): $3.49
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (2 pkgs, 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- White Shrimp Large (approx. 1 lb at $6.99/lb): $6.99
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (1 pkg, 16 oz): $1.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and pepper
- Small flour tortillas (for Friday tacos)
- Mayonnaise (for coleslaw dressing)
- Lime juice or fresh lime
- Butter (for baking chicken and corn)
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- New York Strip Steak (Boneless, Publix USDA Choice Beef): $15.99/lb
- Sirloin Tri-Tip Roast (Publix USDA Choice Beef): $13.99/lb
- GreenWise Ground Chicken (Raised Without Antibiotics, 16-oz tray): $3.99
- White Shrimp (Large, 31 to 35 per Pound, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen): $6.99/lb
- Salmon Fillets (Fresh, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed): $11.99/lb
- Shrimp Snack Pack (Extra Large Cooked Shrimp & Cocktail Sauce, 13-oz pkg.): $10.00
- Brown Shrimp (Jumbo, 16 to 20 per Pound, Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Previously Frozen): $12.99/lb
- Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Grade A, No Antibiotics Ever): $4.49/lb
- Publix Mini Crab Cakes (With Sweet Heat Dipping Sauce, each tray): $7.99
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops (Raised Without Antibiotics, Product of Australia): $9.49/lb
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak (Boneless, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics): $12.99/lb
- GreenWise Organic Chicken Breast Fillets (Boneless, Skinless, 99% Fat-Free, USDA Grade A): $7.99/lb
- Ground Sirloin (Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3-lbs or More Package): $8.99/lb
- Publix Top Sirloin Beef Kabobs (With Vegetables): $13.99/lb
- Publix Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (Regular or Cajun-Style Seasoned, Prepared Fresh In-Store): $5.99/lb
- GreenWise 92% Lean Ground Beef (USDA-Inspected, Raised Without Antibiotics): $10.99/lb
- Hillshire Farm Lunch Meats (7 to 9-oz tub): 2 for $8.00
- Hormel Black Label Bacon (12 or 16-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Publix Tuna Steaks (Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg.): $5.99
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops (Boneless, Raised Without Antibiotics): $6.49/lb
- GreenWise Flounder Fillets (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg.): $7.99
- GreenWise Uncured Pork Bacon (Raised Without Antibiotics, 8-oz pkg.): 2 for $8.00
- Publix Italian Sausage (Pesto Provolone Cheese, Limited Edition, 20-oz pkg.): $5.69
- Steakhouse Elite Ground Beef Burgers (With Brisket, Kobe-Crafted, USDA Inspected, 16-oz pkg.): $10.49
- Diluigi Diner Style Smashables (18-oz tray): $9.99
- Publix Pork Picnic Half: $2.49/lb
- Tyson Restaurant Style Chicken (Crispy Nuggets, Lightly Breaded Bites, or Strips, Uncooked, 32 or 40-oz pkg.): $9.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Publix Italian Half Sub (Ultimate or Turkey, With the Customer Choice of Sub Roll, Veggies, Cheese and Toppings, each): $3.99
- Publix Salmon Meal for One (12-oz pkg.): $7.99
- Publix Meal for One (12 or 13-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Boar's Head Fryer Turkey Salad (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, each): $7.99
- Publix Italian-Style Wrap (Available in the Grab and Go Section of the Deli, 9.74-oz pkg.): $5.99
- Publix 20-Piece Fried Chicken Wings (Hot & Spicy, Breaded or Non-Breaded, Ready-to-Eat, each cont.): $14.99
- Belgioioso Parmesan Cheese (Located in the Publix Specialty Cheese Section, 8-oz pkg.): $3.99
- Publix 5-Piece Chicken Wings Meal (With Choice of Two Sides and a Roll, Hot, Ready-to-Eat, each): $8.99
- Boar's Head Lower Sodium Turkey Breast (Sliced Fresh in the Deli): $13.99/lb
- Publix Honey Maple Turkey Breast (Sliced Fresh in the Deli): $7.99/lb
- Publix Pistachio Flavored Yogurt Parfait (each cont.): $4.49
- Publix Pistachio-Crusted Cod Meal for One (With Creamed Spinach, 12-oz pkg.): $9.99
- Publix Pistachio-Crusted Pork Meal for One (With Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Butter, 12-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Publix Pistachio Pudding (Makes a Great Dessert or Snack): $2.99/lb
Produce on sale:
- Carambola (Fresh from Florida, each): 2 for $4.00
- Green Avocados (Fresh from Florida, each): 2 for $5.00
- Publix Tropical Coconut Mix: $5.99/lb
- Cherries (Extra Sweet and Extra Large Varieties): $4.99/lb
- Red or White Seedless Grapes (California-Grown, Only the Most Flavorful Varieties Chosen): $2.99/lb
- Tree-Ripened Peaches or Nectarines (California-Grown, Yellow or White Flesh Varieties): $2.99/lb
- Red or Black Plums (California-Grown): $2.99/lb
- Fresh Attitude Salads (Spring Mix, Half and Half, Hearty Harvest, Baby Spinach, or Arugula, 5-oz pkg.): 2 for $6.00
- King O' the West Honeydew Melon (Or Orangedew, each): $4.99
- Broccoli (Each bunch, or Brussels Sprouts, each pkg.): 2 for $6.00
- Bulk Sweet Corn (each): 5 for $3.00
- Publix Green Beans (1-lb bag): $2.99
- GreenWise Organic Orange Juice (Some or No Pulp, 52-oz cont.): $5.99
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (Sliced, 8-oz pkg.): 2 for $4.00
- Tillamook Cheese Snacks (Or Slices, Shredded, or Chunk, 6 to 8-oz pkg.): 2 for $7.00
- Galbani String Cheese (Whole Milk or 33% More Protein Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, 12-oz pkg.): $3.99
- Sargento String Cheese (Or Cheese Sticks, 9 to 12-oz pkg.): 2 for $8.00
- Kraft Shredded Cheese (Or Chunk; or Cracker Barrel Rich & Bold Cheese Cubes or Chunk Cheese, 6 to 8-oz pkg.): 2 for $6.00
- Belgioioso Parmesan Cheese (Located in the Publix Specialty Cheese Section, 8-oz pkg.): $3.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Deli Style White Sub Rolls (Baked Fresh In-Store Daily, From the Publix Bakery, 2-ct. 10-oz pkg.): $2.99
- Apple Turnovers (Flaky Pastry Dough, Baked In-Store, From the Publix Bakery, 2-ct. 7-oz pkg.): $3.59
- Small Dessert Flight (Includes Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cannoli, and Fruit Tarts, From the Publix Bakery, 6-oz pkg.): $4.99
- French Toast Toaster Tops (Or Cornbread, From the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 6-oz pkg.): $3.49
- Chicago Italian Bread (Baked Fresh Daily, From the Publix Bakery, 16-oz pkg.): $2.99
- Mini Cookies and Cream Cream Cheese Pie (Also Available in Banana or S'mores, From the Publix Bakery, 8 to 10-oz pkg.): $6.49
- Pistachio Muffins (From the Publix Bakery, 4-ct. 13.59-oz pkg.): $4.59
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (Original or Savory Butter, 12-oz pkg.): $3.99
- GreenWise English Muffins (Plain or Sourdough, Located in the Publix Bakery, 5-ct. 10-oz pkg.): $1.99
- Crème Cake (From the Publix Bakery, 25 or 26-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Publix Enriched White Bread (Large, 20-oz loaf): $1.75
Pantry on sale:
- Belvita Breakfast Biscuits (8.8-oz box; or Energy Snack Bites, 5-oz bag): 2 for $8.00
- Dunkin' Coffee (K-Cup, 10-ct. box or Ground or Whole Bean, 11 or 12-oz bag): $7.99
- Rana Tortelloni (Or Ravioli; or Alfredo or Pesto Sauce; or Single Serve Lasagna, 7 to 12-oz pkg.): 2 for $10.00
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (15.8 or 16-oz can): 2 for $3.00
- Knorr Sides (4 to 5.8-oz pouch): 4 for $4.00
- Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Drink (8-pk. 6.5-oz box): $2.99
- Sargento Natural American Cheese Slices (16-oz pkg.): $6.99
- Cheetos Snacks (6.5 to 8.5-oz; or Fritos Corn Chips, 9.25 or 10-oz bag; or Tostitos Salsa, 15.5-oz jar): 2 for $7.00
- Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies (7 to 13-oz; or Premium Saltine or Soup & Oyster Crackers, 9 to 17-oz pkg.): 2 for $7.00
- 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
- Utz Snack Packs (Variety or Original, 10-ct. box): $4.99
- GreenWise Almond Butter (Or Organic Cashew Butter, 16-oz jar): $8.99
- GreenWise Organic Balsamic Vinegar (12.7-oz bot.): $4.79
- GreenWise Collagen Peptides (Unflavored, 10-oz tub): $13.99
- GreenWise Puff Pastry Sheets (17.3-oz box): $4.99
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (Just Add Your Favorite Slaw Dressing, 16-oz pkg.): $1.49
- Publix Kettle Chips (8-oz bag): 2 for $7.00
- Publix Chocolate Morsels (Semi-Sweet, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini, or Milk Chocolate, 12-oz bag): $4.49
- Publix Water Enhancer (1.62-oz bot.): $2.49
- Publix Bags (Storage or Freezer, 28 to 48-ct. box): 3 for $10.00
- Publix Waffles (12.3 or 13.4-oz box): 2 for $6.00
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Entrées or Sides (8 to 12.75-oz; or Lean Cuisine Entrées, 5 to 10.87-oz box): 3 for $10.00
- Innovasian Cuisine Side Dish (14 or 18-oz; or Potstickers Skillet Meal, 8.7-oz box): 2 for $10.00
- GreenWise Organic Frozen Vegetables (Broccoli Florets, Cut Green Beans, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, or Sweet Corn, 32-oz bag): $5.99
- Smithfield Pork Sausage Patties (Hometown Original, Fully Cooked, Sold Frozen, 19.5-oz pkg.): $4.99
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$59.29
for 2 people · $29.64 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of July 29, 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.