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: Two big juicy chicken burgers are topped with melty cheese slices and served with crispy oven-baked potato wedges. Kids can help shape the patties and sprinkle the wedges.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast, Publix Cheese Slices, Publix Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package ground chicken (about 1 lb) to make 4 small patties, 2 per person, or save extra for lunch. Use 2 cheese slices and about 1 lb of gold potatoes cut into wedges (the rest of the bag is used Wednesday). Bake wedges at 425F for 25 to 30 minutes with oil and salt, and pan-cook patties 5 minutes per side.
Tuesday
Meal: Italian Sausage and Broccoli Cheesy Rice Skillet
Description: Mild Italian sausage, tender broccoli and rice are stirred together in one pan with plenty of melted cheese. It is a cozy one-skillet dinner that makes about 2 hearty servings.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Broccoli, Publix Shredded Cheese, GreenWise Organic Rice
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1 lb package of sausage (assumed), browned and sliced. Use 1 head of broccoli cut small, 1/2 cup dry rice (cooked in 1 cup water), and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Choose the mild sausage and keep the leftover for lunch.
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: Marinated chicken thighs are baked until golden and brushed with a sweet honey glaze, alongside roasted gold potatoes. Two to three thighs per person make a filling kid-friendly dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs, Publix Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of thighs (about 1.25 lb assumed), roughly 4 thighs, and about 1 lb of remaining potatoes cut into chunks. Brush with 2 tablespoons honey mixed with 1 teaspoon butter in the last 10 minutes. Bake at 400F for 30 to 35 minutes.
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: Savory, slightly sweet ground chuck in a ketchup-based sauce is piled onto toasted hoagie rolls with no taco seasoning. Serve with baby carrots on the side for easy crunch.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Hoagie Rolls, Publix Baby Cut Carrots
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb ground chuck (assumed total weight) for generous servings with leftovers for lunch. Simmer with 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon mustard for 10 minutes. Use 2 hoagie rolls from the pack and about 1 cup baby carrots.
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 pre-seasoned cedar planked salmon bakes right on its plank for an easy, mild dinner. It is served with fluffy buttery rice and cool cucumber slices.
Sale items used: Cedar Bay Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon, GreenWise Organic Rice, Hot House Cucumbers
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: One planked salmon package (about 0.75 lb assumed) feeds 2 people. Cook 1/2 cup dry rice with 1 tablespoon butter, and slice 1 cucumber. Bake per package directions, typically about 20 minutes at 400F.
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 head): $3.00
- Publix Shredded Cheese (x1 bag): $2.50
- Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs (x1 pack): $7.99
- Ground Chuck (1 lb): $4.99
- Hoagie Rolls (x1 pack): $3.89
- Publix Baby Cut Carrots (x1 bag): $1.50
- Cedar Bay Cedar Planked Atlantic Salmon (x1 pack): $8.99
- GreenWise Organic Rice (x1 bag): $3.50
- Hot House Cucumbers (x1): $2.00
Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil, salt, pepper, butter, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard
🏷️ 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.
$55.53
for 2 people · $27.77 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.