Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Protein ranking (most economical to most expensive per serving for 4 people):
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A): $1.59/lb - a 4-lb bird costs about $6.36, roughly $1.59 per serving
- Publix Pork Boston Butt Roast, Bone-In: $2.99/lb - 2 lbs usable meat costs about $7.00 for the cut needed, roughly $1.75 per serving
- Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per package): BOGO - two packages at roughly $10.00 each means one package is free, so 8 chops for about $10.00, roughly $2.50 per serving
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (or Hot, Kielbasa, Bratwurst, or Chorizo, 20-oz pkg): $5.69 per 20-oz pkg - one package feeds 4 at about $1.42 per serving; however, paired with pasta and sauce this is a complete and satisfying meal, so effective cost per person is roughly $2.50 to $3.00 with sides
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics: $3.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 at about $7.98 total, roughly $2.00 per serving
- Lean Ground Beef (7% Fat, Publix Beef, USDA-Inspected, 3 lbs or more): $8.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 at about $13.49 total, roughly $3.37 per serving
- Top Round London Broil, Publix Premium USDA Choice Beef: $8.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 at about $13.49 total, roughly $3.37 per serving
- White Shrimp (Colossal, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen): $9.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 at about $14.99 total, roughly $3.75 per serving
- Publix Grouper Fillets (Wild, Responsibly Sourced, Frozen, 12-oz pkg): $11.99 per 12-oz pkg - one package is only 12 oz, so two packages needed for 4 people at $23.98 total, roughly $6.00 per serving
- Ribeye Steak, Bone-In, Publix USDA Choice Beef: $15.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 at about $31.98 total, roughly $8.00 per serving
- GreenWise Sockeye Salmon Fillets (Wild, Sustainably Sourced, Fresh): $17.99/lb - 1.5 lbs feeds 4 at about $26.99 total, roughly $6.75 per serving
- GreenWise Angus New York Strip Steak, Boneless, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics: $20.99/lb - 2 lbs feeds 4 at about $41.98 total, roughly $10.50 per serving

Why these meals: This week's flyer is a great week to stock up on economical proteins, with the Publix Whole Young Chicken at just $1.59/lb and the Pork Boston Butt Roast at $2.99/lb anchoring two very affordable nights. The BOGO Pork Loin Chops are a genuine bargain since you get eight chops for the price of four, making that night feel generous without straining the budget. Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts at $3.99/lb round out a second chicken night with a completely different flavor profile, keeping variety high while staying economical. The one premium night goes to White Shrimp at $9.99/lb - it is the most affordable of the seafood and steak options on this flyer by a wide margin, and colossal shrimp over pasta makes for a genuinely special weeknight dinner at a fraction of what ribeye or sockeye salmon would cost. The ribeye, New York strip, and premium salmon were all deliberately skipped because even on sale they would push the per-person total well above the comfortable range for a full week of dinners.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Roasted Publix Whole Young Chicken with Bulk Sweet Corn and Broccoli
Description: A whole young chicken is seasoned and roasted until golden and juicy, filling the kitchen with incredible aroma while requiring almost no hands-on effort. Fresh sweet corn and a bunch of broccoli round out the plate for a classic, satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A), Bulk Sweet Corn, Broccoli
Prep time: 15 minutes active, about 75 minutes total roasting time
Serving note: One 4-lb whole chicken feeds 4 people comfortably; purchase 4 ears of bulk sweet corn (4 of the 5-for-$3.00 deal) and 1 bunch of broccoli (1 of the 2-for-$6.00 deal). Make-ahead note: the chicken can go into the oven 90 minutes before dinner with no further attention needed until resting time.
Recipes:
- Simple Whole Chicken with Roasted Broccoli-Mushroom Rice

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts with Sauteed Bell Peppers and Fresh Express Salad
Description: Boneless chicken breasts are seasoned and pan-seared until golden with a juicy interior, then served alongside colorful sauteed red, yellow, or orange bell peppers for a bright and flavorful plate. A crisp bagged salad on the side keeps prep fast and the table colorful.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics; Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers; Fresh Express Salad Blends (or Salad Kit or Chopped Kit, 5 to 13.3-oz pkg)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 lbs of Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts at $3.99/lb; buy 2 bell peppers at $2.99/lb (approximately 0.5 lb each, so about 1 lb total at $2.99); buy 2 packages of Fresh Express Salad Blends at the 2-for-$6.00 price.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Sautéed Bell Peppers: A Masterclass in Balanced Flavors
- Pan-Seared Chicken Breasts with Chickpea Salad

Wednesday
Meal: Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage with Rummo Pasta and Prego Italian Sauce
Description: Sliced pork Italian sausage is browned in a skillet and simmered with a rich Prego Italian sauce, then tossed with al dente Rummo pasta for a hearty and deeply flavorful dinner. This is a crowd-pleasing weeknight classic that comes together in under 40 minutes with pantry-friendly ingredients.
Sale items used: Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (or Hot, Kielbasa, Bratwurst, or Chorizo, 20-oz pkg), Rummo Pasta (1-lb bag), Prego Italian Sauce (or Meat, Alfredo, Margherita, or Cheese Sauce, 14.5 to 24-oz jar)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: One 20-oz pkg of Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage feeds 4 generously; buy 1 lb bag of Rummo Pasta (BOGO - pay for one, get one free, use one bag this week); buy 1 jar of Prego Italian Sauce (BOGO - pay for one, get one free, use one jar this week).

Thursday
Meal: Baked Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops with Bush's Best Baked Beans and Bulk Sweet Corn
Description: Pork loin chops are seasoned and baked in the oven until tender and lightly caramelized, paired with a warm can of Bush's Best Baked Beans and sweet corn for a satisfying, homestyle dinner. The BOGO deal on the chops means you get a full eight-chop package for the price of one, making this one of the best value meals of the week.
Sale items used: Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops (8 chops per package), Bush's Best Baked Beans (or Grillin', 21.7 to 28-oz can), Bulk Sweet Corn
Prep time: 10 minutes active, about 40 minutes total baking time
Serving note: Buy 2 packages of Publix Assorted Pork Loin Chops under the BOGO deal - pay for 1 package, get 1 free; use 4 to 6 chops for dinner for 4 (freeze the remainder). The BOGO base price for pork loin chops is not listed in the flyer, so the chops are listed on the shopping list at $0.00 cost this week since no base price is available to charge. Buy 1 can of Bush's Best Baked Beans at the 2-for-$5.00 price; buy the remaining 1 ear of bulk sweet corn from Monday's 5-for-$3.00 purchase (already accounted for in Monday's shopping).
Recipes:
- Easy Oven Baked Beans and Pork Chops Recipe
- Pork Chops and Baked Beans

Friday
Meal: Skillet White Shrimp with Rummo Pasta and Vine-Ripe Tomatoes
Description: Colossal white shrimp are quickly cooked in a hot skillet with garlic and olive oil, then tossed with Rummo pasta and fresh chopped vine-ripe tomatoes for a bright, restaurant-quality dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. The natural sweetness of the colossal shrimp pairs beautifully with the acidity of the fresh tomatoes for a clean, vibrant flavor.
Sale items used: White Shrimp (Colossal, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen), Rummo Pasta (1-lb bag), Vine-Ripe Tomatoes, Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 1.5 lbs of White Shrimp at $9.99/lb; use the second free bag of Rummo Pasta from the BOGO deal purchased on Wednesday; buy approximately 1 lb of Vine-Ripe Tomatoes at $2.49/lb; buy 1 bottle of Bertolli Olive Oil under the BOGO deal (pay for one, second is free - use one bottle this week).
Recipes:
- Shrimp Tomato Pasta
- Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes and Basil

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Publix Whole Young Chicken (USDA Grade A) (1 bird, approximately 4 lbs at $1.59/lb): $6.36
- Bulk Sweet Corn (5 ears at 5 for $3.00): $3.00
- Broccoli (1 bunch at 2 for $6.00): $3.00
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breasts, Boneless, Grade A, Raised Without Antibiotics (2 lbs at $3.99/lb): $7.98
- Red, Yellow, or Orange Bell Peppers (approximately 1 lb at $2.99/lb): $2.99
- Fresh Express Salad Blends (or Salad Kit or Chopped Kit, 5 to 13.3-oz pkg) (2 pkgs at 2 for $6.00): $6.00
- Publix Mild Pork Italian Sausage (or Hot, Kielbasa, Bratwurst, or Chorizo, 20-oz pkg) (1 pkg at $5.69): $5.69
- Rummo Pasta (1-lb bag) (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, 2 bags used across the week): $0.00 (second bag free; first bag price not individually stated - BOGO with no base price listed, so this item cannot be priced; see note)
- Prego Italian Sauce (or Meat, Alfredo, Margherita, or Cheese Sauce, 14.5 to 24-oz jar) (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, 1 jar used): $0.00 (BOGO with no base price listed)
- Bush's Best Baked Beans (or Grillin', 21.7 to 28-oz can) (1 can at 2 for $5.00): $2.50
- White Shrimp (Colossal, Responsibly Sourced, Farmed, Previously Frozen) (1.5 lbs at $9.99/lb): $14.99
- Vine-Ripe Tomatoes (1 lb at $2.49/lb): $2.49
- Bertolli Olive Oil (15.5 or 16.9-oz bot) (BOGO - buy 1 get 1 free, 1 bottle used): $0.00 (BOGO with no base price listed)

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Dried Italian seasoning or dried herbs
- Onion powder
- Butter or cooking spray for the roasting pan
- Pasta cooking pot and salted water