Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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BUDGET RATIONALE
Why these meals: This week's plan leans on kid-friendly classics your family will actually eat without a fuss: Monday's baked chicken leg quarters at just $1.47 for 3 lbs, Tuesday's build-your-own ground beef tacos, Wednesday's pan-seared pork loin chops with sweet sauteed apples, Thursday's garlic butter shrimp over pasta, and Friday's grilled chicken breasts on a simple romaine salad. Chicken shows up twice, once as budget-friendly leg quarters on Monday and again as lean grilled breasts on Friday, so you get variety without buying a different protein every single night. The Publix Gold Potatoes bag does double duty across Monday and Wednesday, and the Publix Tomatoes and Yellow Onions stretch across Tuesday and Friday, so nothing goes to waste in your fridge. Each dinner keeps prep simple, usually under an hour, with mild flavors and hands-on elements like tacos and dippable veggies that make it easy for picky eaters to dig in.
5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Description: Simple oven-baked chicken leg quarters served with roasted gold potatoes and steamed green beans. A cozy, familiar dinner that's easy for kids to eat with their hands.
Sale items used: Publix Chicken Leg Quarters, Publix Gold Potatoes, Pero Family Farms Organic Green Beans
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 3 lbs chicken leg quarters, half of a 5 lb bag of Publix Gold Potatoes, one 12 oz pkg green beans, all seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a little oil.
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks, Potatoes & Green Beans
- Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Green Beans
Tuesday
Meal: Ground Beef Tacos with Lettuce and Tomato
Description: Classic seasoned ground beef tacos with crunchy shells, shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and cheese. A hands-on favorite that kids love to build themselves.
Sale items used: Ground Round, Publix Tomatoes, Fresh Express Salad Blends, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Ground Round, 1 Publix Tomato diced, half a bag Fresh Express Salad Blends, a portion of the Publix Yellow Onions bag diced and sauteed with the beef.
Recipes:
- Ground Beef Tacos
- Ground Beef Taco Meat
- Ground Beef Tacos {Easy 10 Minute Recipe!}
Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Pork Loin Chops with Sauteed Apples and Mushrooms
Description: Lightly seared pork loin chops topped with soft sauteed apples and mushrooms for a mild, slightly sweet flavor kids enjoy. Served alongside roasted potatoes.
Sale items used: Publix Lean Pork Loin Chops, Ambrosia Apples, Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms, Publix Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Publix Lean Pork Loin Chops (about 4 chops), 2 Ambrosia Apples sliced, one 6 oz pkg Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms sliced, remaining half of the Publix Gold Potatoes bag roasted.
Recipes:
- Pork Chop Recipe with Apple and Mushroom Sauce
- Pan Seared Pork Chops with Apples (Fall-Inspired Dinner)
- Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples
Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp with Peppers and Cucumber Side Salad
Description: Quick pan-cooked shrimp tossed in butter and garlic over pasta, with a crisp cucumber and pepper side salad. Mild and buttery, a fun new favorite for kids who like pasta and shrimp.
Sale items used: White Shrimp Large, Puri Tricolor Peppers, Cucumbers
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs White Shrimp Large peeled and deveined, 1 Puri Tricolor Pepper sliced thin, 1 Cucumber sliced for the side salad, served over pasta (pantry staple).
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Over Cucumber Radish Salad
- Shrimp Cucumber Salad
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Salad Recipe: Quick & Delicious
Friday
Meal: Grilled Chicken Breasts with Romaine Salad
Description: Juicy grilled chicken breasts sliced over a simple romaine, tomato, and onion salad. Light, familiar flavors that are easy for kids to customize with dressing.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Publix Romaine Hearts, Publix Tomatoes, Publix Yellow Onions
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 2 lbs Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, one 3 ct bag Publix Romaine Hearts chopped, 1 Publix Tomato diced, remaining Publix Yellow Onions thinly sliced.
Recipes:
- Grilled Romaine Chicken Salad
- The BEST Grilled Chicken Salad
- Grilled Chicken Salad
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters (3 lbs): $1.47
- Publix Gold Potatoes (1 bag, 5 lb, used Mon and Wed): $3.99
- Pero Family Farms Organic Green Beans (1 pkg, 12 oz): $4.99
- Ground Round (1.5 lbs): $10.73
- Publix Tomatoes (2 each, used Tue and Fri): $3.98
- Fresh Express Salad Blends (1 pkg): $2.50
- Publix Yellow Onions (1 bag, 3 lb, used Tue and Fri): $1.99
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Chops (2 lbs): $11.98
- Ambrosia Apples (2 each): $3.98
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms (1 pkg, 6 oz): $2.50
- White Shrimp Large (2 lbs): $8.00
- Puri Tricolor Peppers (1 each): $2.99
- Cucumbers (1 each): $1.99
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts (2 lbs, BOGO): $6.99
- Publix Romaine Hearts (1 bag, 3 ct): $2.99
Pantry staples needed:
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Shredded cheese
- Pasta
- Salt, pepper, oil, butter
- Garlic
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Hormel Marinated Pork Loin Tenderloin: $9.89 each
- Publix Beef Craft Burger: $12.99 for 2.08 lb pkg
- Carando Italian Sausage: $6.99 each, BOGO
- Smithfield Bratwurst: $6.99 each, BOGO
- Smithfield Chicken Bites or Fillets: $6.99 each, BOGO
- Publix Smokehouse Marinated Pork Belly: $0.89/lb
- Demakes Bros. Chicken Breast Skewers: $9.99 each
- Publix Italian-Style Pork Meatballs: $6.69/lb
- Porterhouse or T-Bone Steaks: $18.99/lb
- White Shrimp Large: $4.00/lb
- Shrimp Snack Pack: $10.99 each
- Ground Round: $7.15/lb
- Salmon Fillets: $13.99 each
- Petite Tender Shoulder: $13.99/lb
- Cedar Bay Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon: $11.99 for 9.7 oz pkg
- Argentine Red Shrimp Jumbo: $26.99/lb
- Tanner Crab Clusters: $12.99/lb
- GreenWise Ground Chicken: $6.99 for 16 oz tray
- Butterball Ground Turkey: $5.99 for 48 oz tray
- GreenWise Extra Lean Pork Tenderloins: $6.99 each
- Hebrew National Kosher Beef Franks: $7.99 for 9.43 to 10 oz pkg
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts: $6.99/lb, BOGO
- Publix Lean Pork Loin Chops: $5.99/lb
- Publix Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cutlets: $8.49 for 15 oz pkg
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs: $7.99/lb
- Herdez Carnitas: $8.49 each
- Land O' Frost Premium Lunch Meats: $5.99 for 16 to 17 oz pkg
- Herdez Entrées: $8.99 each, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meats: $5.99 for 7.5 to 9 oz pkg
- GreenWise Angus Top Sirloin Steak: $12.99/lb
- GreenWise Large White Shrimp: $16.49 for 24 oz pkg
- Boneless Chuck Roast: $8.99/lb
- GreenWise Cooked Shrimp: $20.99 for 24 oz pkg
- Publix Chicken Leg Quarters: $0.49/lb
- Smithfield Pork Sausage Patties: $5.99 for 19.5 oz pkg
- Publix Mahi-Mahi Fillets: $11.99 for 12 oz pkg
- Empire Whole Young Turkey: $1.49/lb
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Publix Chunky White Chicken Breast Salad: $4.50 for 2 for $9.00
- Publix Savory Tarragon Chicken Breast Salad: $4.50 for 2 for $9.00
- Publix Chicken Breast Salad Classic: $4.50 for 2 for $9.00
- Publix Tuna Salad: $4.50 for 2 for $9.00
- Publix Egg Salad: $4.50 for 2 for $9.00
- Boar's Head Bold Chef Salad: $7.99 for 16 oz pkg
- Mac & Cheese Bites: $3.99 for 4 oz pkg
- Boar's Head Maple Glazed Honey Coat Ham: $11.99/lb
- Boar's Head Smoked Beechwood Wisconsin Cheddar or Muenster Cheese: $9.99/lb
- Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Cheese: $7.99 for 16 oz pkg, BOGO
- Sweet & Spicy Chili Boneless Wings: $6.99/lb
- Boar's Head Fryer's Fried Turkey Sub: $9.99 each
- Mama Mancini's Meals: $6.99 for 12 or 14 oz tray
- LaPanzanella Crackers: $3.99 for 6 oz pkg, BOGO
- GreenWise Popcom: $2.29 for 10 oz bag
- GreenWise Lunch Meats: $4.50 for 2 for $9.00
Produce on sale:
- White or Red Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Cotton Candy Grapes: $4.99/lb
- Honeycrisp Apples: $4.99 for 2 lb pouch
- Mandarins: $1.49 for 3 lb bag
- Publix Pineapple Chunks: $4.99/lb
- Tree Ripened Peaches: $1.99/lb
- Sugar Kiss Melon or Cantaloupe: $3.99 each
- Minneola Tangelos or Navel Oranges: $1.99 each
- Fresh Express Salad Blends: $2.50 each, BOGO
- Tomato Medley: $2.99 each, BOGO
- Publix Romaine Hearts: $2.99 for 3 ct bag
- Pero Family Farms Organic Green Beans: $4.99 for 12 oz pkg
- Pero Family Farms Mini Sweet Peppers: $5.99 for 24 oz bag
- Cucumbers: $1.99 each
- Puri Tricolor Peppers: $2.99 each
- Publix Gold Potatoes: $3.99 for 5 lb bag
- Publix Yellow Onions: $1.99 for 3 lb bag
- Publix Baby Bella Mushrooms: $2.50 for 6 oz pkg, 2 for $4.99
- Publix Tomatoes: $1.99 each
- Pomegranates: $2.99 each
- Ambrosia Apples: $1.99 each
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Publix Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese: $18.99 each
- Giorgio Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms: $5.99 for 48 oz pkg
- The Laughing Cow Spreadable Cheese Wedges: $3.99 for 5 oz pkg
- Kaukauna Cheese Spread: $3.99 for 17.3 oz pkg
- Sargento String Cheese or Cheese Sticks: $4.99 for 8 to 12 oz pkg
- Tillamook Shredded Cheese or Cheese Snacks: $4.00 for 2 for $8.00
- Chobani Greek Yogurt: $5.99 each, BOGO
- Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Cheese: $7.99 for 16 oz pkg, BOGO
- Savannah Bee Mini Honey Comb: $6.99 for 3.2 oz box, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Edy's Ice Cream or Frozen Dairy Dessert: $5.99 each
- Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream: $5.99 each
- Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt: $5.99 for 5 oz
- Fage Sour Cream: $2.50 for 14 oz or 16 oz pkg, 2 for $5.00
- Breakstone's Butter: $2.99 each
- Horizon Organic Coffee Creamer: $4.99 for 32 oz or 1 qt ctn
- Chobani Coffee Creamer or Zero Sugar Coffee Creamer: $3.99 for 24 oz ctn
- International Delight Coffee Creamer: $3.99 for 32 oz bot
- Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer: $5.99 for 32 oz bot
- Too Good & Co. Coffee Creamer: $4.99 for 25.4 oz or 20 oz
- Lacta Milk 100% Lactose Free or Protein: $4.00 for 2 for $8.00
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Game Day Brownie Bite Platter: $13.99 for 15 ct, 28 oz pkg
- Hamburger Buns or Side Buns: $2.99 for 8 to 12 oz pkg
- Chocolate Chip Cookie: $1.99 each
- GreenWise Chocolate Chip Brookies: $6.29 each
- GreenWise Chocolate Chip Brownies: $3.99 for 12 oz pkg
- Coffee Cakes: $5.99 for 15 oz pkg
- Sourdough Round Bread: $3.99 for 16 oz pkg
- Bar Cakes: $6.00 for 2 for $12.00
- Donuts, 6-Count: $3.99 for 13 to 16 oz pkg
- Vegan Cookies: $3.99 for 1.8 oz pkg
- Thomas' English Muffins: $3.99 for 6 or 8 oz pkg
- Dave's Killer Bread Organic Bread: $4.99 for 20.5 oz bag
- Dave's Killer Bread Protein Bar: $4.99 for 4 ct box
- Dave's Killer Bread Snack Bites: $4.99 for 7.2 oz bag
- Nature's Own Butterbread: $2.99 for 20 oz bag
- Nature's Own Hot Dog or Hamburger Butter Buns: $2.99 for 8 ct, 15 or 16 oz bag
- Braided Egg Challah Bread: $3.99 each
- Bimbo White Bread: $1.99 for 20 oz bag
Pantry on sale:
- Spice Islands Spices or Seasonings: $2.99 each
- Kinder's BBQ Sauce or Wing or Dipping Sauce: $2.99 each
- Kinder's Marinade, Rub, or Dips and Seasoning Mix: $2.99 each
- Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers: $2.00 for 2 for $7.99
- Cheez-It Snack Mix: $2.00 for 2 for $7.99
- Utz Potato Chips or Pretzels or Mini Toss: $2.00 for 2 for $7.99
- Zapp's Potato Chips or Pretzels: $2.00 for 2 for $7.99
- Boulder Canyon Potato Chips: $2.00 for 2 for $7.99
- Mt. Olive Pickles: $2.99 for 2 for $5.99
- Frank's Redhot Sauce: $2.99 each
- Bush's Best Baked Beans: $2.50 for 2 for $5.00
- Pompeian Imported Olive Oil: $9.99 for 28 oz or 51 oz bot
- Castleberry's Hot Dog Chili Sauce: $1.99 each
- Claussen Kosher Pickles: $4.00 for 2 for $8.00
- Gordo's Cheese Dip: $3.99 each
- Campbell's Soup: $1.33 for 3 for $4.00
- Rao's Homemade Pasta Sauce: $4.99 each
- Rao's Homemade Sauce: $2.30 each
- Rao's Pizza Sauce: $9.00 for 2 for $18.00
- Rao's Homemade Pesto: $9.00 for 2 for $18.00
- Botticelli Pasta Sauce: $7.99 each
- Botticelli Pizza or Pesto Sauce: $7.99 each
- Botticelli Tomato Puree: $7.99 each
- Bertolli Olive Oil: $8.99 for 15.5 oz or 16.9 oz bot
- Kraft Dressing: $2.99 each, BOGO
- Sweet Baby Ray's Gourmet Sauces: $2.99 each, Buy 1 Get 1 Free
- Hunt's Tomato Ketchup: $1.99 for 20 oz or 24 oz bot
- Pace Chunky Salsa or Picante Sauce: $2.99 for 24 oz
- Pace Salsa Con Queso or Queso Blanco Dip: $2.99 for 15 oz
- Pace Queso Party Bowl: $2.99 for 11 oz pkg
- Jell-O Instant Pudding & Pie Filling: $1.09 each
- Jell-O Gelatin Dessert: $1.09 each
- Betty Crocker Potatoes: $1.09 for 5 oz box
- Pillsbury Cake Mix: $3.99 each
- Pillsbury Brownie Mix: $3.99 each
- Pillsbury Quick Bread Mix: $3.99 each
- Pillsbury Hot Roll Mix: $3.99 each
- Pillsbury Premier Protein Muffin Mix: $3.99 for 14 oz box
- Weber Seasoning or Dry Rub: $3.99 each
- Sunchips Snacks: $2.99 each, BOGO
- Frito Lay Popcorn Snack: $2.99 each
- Ritz Cracker Sandwiches: $2.99 for 10.8 or 11.04 oz box
- Nabisco Party Size Cookies or Crackers: $1.00 for 2 for $11.00
- Frito Lay Party Size Snacks: $4.50 for 2 for $9.00
- Keebler Family Size Cookies: $3.99 each
- Lance Sandwich Crackers: $4.00 for 2 for $8.00
- Del Monte Fruit Cups or Fruit Refreshers: $2.50 for 2 for $5.00
- Emerald Nuts: $4.99 for 5 to 10 oz bag or 7 pk, 4.34 to 49 oz box
- Angie's Boom Chicka Pop Popcorn: $2.99 each
- Pop-Secret Premium Popcorn: $2.99 each
- Publix Peanut Butter: $2.50 for 2 for $5.00
- Publix Peanut Butter: $2.99 for 18 oz jar
- Publix Kettle Chips: $3.50 for 2 for $7.00
- Publix Candy: $1.99 for 25% Off
- Reese's, Hershey's, or Payday Candy: $5.99 each
- Almond Joy, Crunch, Butterfinger, Baby Ruth, 100 Grand, or Kinder Bueno: $5.99 each
- Twinings of London Tea Bags: $5.99 each
- Gefen Clover Honey: $3.99 for 12 oz bot
- Yehuda Matzo Ball & Soup Mix: $2.99 for 4.5 oz box
- Yehuda Matzo Salad: $2.99 for 5.6 oz box
- Manischewitz Noodles: $2.99 for 12 oz bag
- Manischewitz Honey or Marble Cake: $2.99 for 15.8 to 9 oz pkg
- Tabatchnick Broth: $3.00 for 2 for $6.00
- Yehuda Gefilte Fish: $1.99 for 4 for $3.99
- Kedem Tea Biscuits: $1.99 for 4 for $3.99
- Sun-Maid California Raisins: $2.99 each
Frozen on sale:
- Freschetta Pizza: $15.99 each
- Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Cookie Dough: $3.99 each
- Zoup! Bone Broth: $4.99 for 32 oz jar
- Zoup! Soup: $4.99 for 6 oz jar
- Kodiak Flapjack & Waffle Mix: $4.99 for 1 lb to 10.20 oz box
- Late July Snacks Organic Tortilla Chips: $3.99 each
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast Strips: $4.99 each
- Celentano Pasta: $4.99 for 12.5 to 24 oz bag
- P.F. Chang's Home Menu Entrée: $4.99 for 10 oz box
- Chung's Gourmet Quality Egg Rolls or Spring Rolls: $4.99 for 8 or 12 oz box
- Marie Callender's Bowl or Healthy Choice Entrée: $3.00 for 3 for $9.00
- Healthy Choice Power or Max Bowls: $3.00 for 3 for $9.00
- Dolly Parton's Entrées: $3.00 for 3 for $9.00
- Marie Callender's Pot Pie: $8.99 each
- Shepherd's Pie: $8.99 each
- Golden Krust Jamaican Style Beef Patti: $4.99 each
- Golden Krust Chicken or Vegetable Patties: $4.99 each
- Tennessee Pride Sandwiches: $8.99 for 2 for $17.99
- Digiorno Rising Crust Pizza or Thin Crispy Crust: $5.00 for 2 for $10.00
- Publix Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks: $6.00 for 2 for $12.00
- Dr. Praeger's Entrées: $4.99 each
- Tyson Chicken Bites Cups or Nuggets: $3.99 each
- Perdue Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets: $6.99 each
- Perdue Breaded Chicken Patties or Tenders: $6.99 each
- Nathan's Famous Bagel Dogs: $6.99 for 9 oz pkg
- Nathan's Famous Pretzel Dogs: $6.99 for 9 oz pkg
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
Some sale prices require the store's loyalty card or a clipped digital coupon. Check the flyer before you shop.
$71.07
for 4 people · $17.77 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of September 09, 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.