Publix Kid-Friendly Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Ground Chicken Breast Burgers with Cheese Slices and Baked Gold Potato Wedges
Description: One juicy ground chicken patty is pan-cooked and topped with a melty cheese slice. It is served with crispy oven-baked potato wedges for easy dipping.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast, Publix Cheese Slices, Publix Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1/3 of the ground chicken pack (about 5 oz of a 15 oz pack), 1 cheese slice, and 1 medium gold potato (about 6 oz) cut into wedges. Bake wedges at 425F for 25 minutes. Freeze the rest of the chicken in portions for other uses.
Tuesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Broccoli Cheesy Rice Skillet
Description: Mild Italian sausage is browned with small broccoli florets and stirred into warm rice. Shredded cheese melts over the top for a cozy one-pan dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Broccoli, Ben's Original Ready Rice, Publix Shredded Cheese
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 sausage link (about 3 oz, from a pack of about 1 lb), 1 cup small broccoli florets (about 1/3 of one crown), 1/2 pouch ready rice (about 1/2 cup), and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Choose the mild sausage. The second half of the rice pouch can go with Friday's salmon.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice
- Cheesy Sausage and Rice Skillet
- Smoked Sausage Rice Skillet
Wednesday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Honey Glaze and Potatoes
Description: Two tender chicken thighs are baked with a sweet honey glaze until sticky and golden. They are served alongside soft roasted gold potato chunks.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs, Publix Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 thighs (about 6 oz total) from the pack and 1 medium gold potato (about 6 oz) in chunks. Brush with 1 tbsp honey in the last 10 minutes at 400F. Total time is under 60 minutes. If the marinade is flavorful, skip extra seasoning.
Recipes:
- Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
- Easy Honey Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
- Sheet Pan Honey Lemon Chicken Thighs
Thursday
Meal: Ground Chuck Tacos-Free Sloppy Joes on Hoagie Rolls
Description: Ground chuck simmers in a sweet, tangy ketchup-based sauce with no taco seasoning. It is spooned onto a toasted hoagie roll for a fun, messy dinner.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Hoagie Rolls
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1/3 lb ground chuck (assumed 1/3 lb total weight) and 1 hoagie roll. Mix with 3 tbsp ketchup, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp diced onion if you like. Simmer 10 minutes. Freeze the remaining rolls.
Recipes:
- Ultimate Baked Cheesy Sloppy Joe Hoagies
- Super Sloppy Joes
- Sloppy Joe Recipe
Friday
Meal: Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon with Buttery Rice and Cucumber Slices
Description: A mild cedar planked salmon fillet is baked until flaky and served with soft buttery rice. Crisp cucumber slices on the side add a fresh crunch.
Sale items used: Cedar Bay Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon, Ben's Original Ready Rice, Hot House Cucumbers
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 fillet (about 5 oz; assume the pack holds a single fillet), 1/2 pouch ready rice (about 1/2 cup) tossed with 1 tbsp butter, and 1/2 cucumber sliced. Bake the salmon at 400F for 15 to 18 minutes.
Recipes:
- Cedar Plank Salmon with Quick-Pickled Cucumbers
- Cedar Plank Salmon
- Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast (x1 pack): $3.99
- Publix Cheese Slices (x1 pack): $2.50
- Publix Gold Potatoes (x1 bag): $4.99
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (x1 pack): $5.69
- Broccoli (x1 crown): $3.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese (x1 bag): $2.50
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x1 pouch): $2.50
- Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs (x1 pack): $7.99
- Ground Chuck (1/3 lb): $1.66
- Hoagie Rolls (x1 pack): $3.89
- Cedar Bay Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon (x1 pack): $8.99
- Hot House Cucumbers (x1 cucumber): $2.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Butter, honey, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cooking oil, onion (optional)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Ground Chuck: $4.99/lb
- Publix Fried Chicken Tenders Quick Bites: $5.00 each
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets: $22.99
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets: $12.99
- Florida Pink Shrimp: $16.99/lb
- Ribeye Steak: $14.99/lb
- Zenshi Game Day Sushi: $17.99
- The Original Bourbon Marinated Salmon: $7.99
- Catfish Fillets: $7.99/lb
- White Shrimp: $8.99/lb
- Publix Orange Roughy Fillets: $8.99
- Cedar Bay Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon: $8.99
- GreenWise 92% Lean Ground Beef: $9.99/lb
- Butterball Ground Turkey: $10.99
- GreenWise Alaskan Pollock Fillets: $11.99
- GreenWise Lamb Shoulder Blade Chops: $7.99/lb
- Publix Brisket & Sirloin Craft Burgers: $13.99
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast: $3.99
- Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs: $7.99
- Publix Seasoned Beef Meatballs: $7.99/lb
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak: $20.99/lb
- GreenWise Organic Uncured Turkey Bacon: $5.99
- GreenWise Lean Pork Loin Chops: $6.49/lb
- Heritage Ribeye Steak: $9.99
- GreenWise Lunch Meats: 2 for $10.00
- Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast: $9.99
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage: $5.69
- Publix Sliced Pepperoni: 2 for $6.00
- Bubba Burger: $13.99
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Boar's Head Ultimate Whole Sub: $9.49
- Boar's Head Bold Chef Salad: $7.99
- Boar's Head Smokemaster Ham: $10.99/lb
- Mrs. Peter's Dips: $9.99
- Publix Sweet & Spicy Chili Chicken Wings: $8.89
- Publix Pepper or Herb-Coated Salami: 2 for $8.00
- Publix Beer Bratwurst: $5.69
- Publix Pumpkin Spice Flavored Pretzels: $3.49
- Fresh Express Gourmet Café Salads Bowl: 3 for $10.00
- Publix Turkey, Cheddar, & Bacon Pinwheels: $4.29
- Publix Honey Maple Turkey Breast: $8.99/lb
- Publix French Onion Sour Cream Dip: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers: $8.99/lb
- Publix Original Popcorn Chicken: $5.69
- Publix Hot Soup: $5.49
Produce on sale:
- Publix Fruit Salad: $3.99/lb
- Red or White Seedless Grapes: $2.99/lb
- Bartlett, Red, or Bosc Pears: $1.99/lb
- Pomegranates: 3 for $10.00
- Blueberries: 2 for $10.00
- Mandarins: $4.99
- Heirloom Pumpkins: $7.49 each
- Hass Avocados: $0.99 each
- Tomatoes on the Vine: $1.99/lb
- Hot House Cucumbers: 2 for $4.00
- Broccoli: 2 for $6.00
- Acorn Squash: $0.99/lb
- Publix Gold Potatoes: $4.99
- Sweet Onions: $4.99
- GreenWise Organic Red or White Seedless Grapes: $3.49/lb
- GreenWise Organic Baby Cut Carrots: 2 for $4.00
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots: 2 for $3.00
- Publix Coleslaw Mix: $1.49
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Kraft Chunk Cheese: 2 for $6.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese: 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Liquid Egg Whites: $5.99
- Publix Cheese Slices: 2 for $5.00
- GreenWise Organic Mozzarella String Cheese: $5.49
- Noosa Finest Yoghurt: 10 for $10.00
- Fage Greek Strained Yogurt: 4 for $5.00
- Nestlé Coffee Mate Coffee Creamer: 2 for $7.00
- Pete & Gerry's Organic Brown Eggs: $4.99
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Pumpkin Cake Roll: $6.59
- Tutto Cranberry White Chocolate Bread: $5.99
- Tutto Baguette: $4.99
- Caramel Pecan Crème Cake: $6.99
- Onion Rolls: $3.49
- Cookie Butter Brownies: $5.99
- Bear Claw Pastries: $4.49
- GreenWise Flourless Chocolate Truffle Torte: $11.49
- Small Apple Pie: $3.99
- GreenWise Bagels: $1.99
- Hoagie Rolls: $3.89
- GreenWise Mini Muffins: $5.99
- Tiramisu: $6.99
Pantry on sale:
- Frito Lay Snack Mix: $9.99
- GreenWise Organic Rice: 2 for $7.00
- GreenWise Organic Tea Bags: 2 for $6.00
- GreenWise Organic Agave Sweetener: $5.99
- GreenWise Organic Coconut Aminos: $4.99
- GreenWise Collagen Peptides: $13.99
- GreenWise Organic Animal Crackers: 2 for $7.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice: 2 for $5.00
- Nutella Biscuits: 2 for $8.00
- Simple Mills Crackers: 2 for $8.00
- Publix Crackers: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Chicken Stock: 2 for $5.00
- Publix Kettle Cooked Chips: 2 for $7.00
- Peet's Ground Coffee: $8.99
Frozen on sale:
- Stouffer's Entrées: 3 for $10.00
- Deep Indian Kitchen Entrées: 2 for $9.00
- Publix Pizza: 2 for $8.00
- Publix Premium Appetizers: $5.99
- Publix Premium Ice Cream: $6.59
🛒 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.
$49.70
for 1 person · $49.70 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Publix weekly sales flyer for the week of October 07, 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.