Publix Standard Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This week you get a different protein every night, starting with smash burgers on Onion Rolls Monday and Italian sausage with roasted Gold Potatoes on Tuesday. Wednesday is the Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon at $12.99, paired with the 2-for-$6.00 broccoli and a pack of Ben's Original Ready Rice. Thursday brings marinated chicken thighs with roasted acorn squash, which comes to just $2.97 for about 3 lbs, and Friday finishes with ground chicken rice bowls topped with avocado and tomato. Buy the 2-pack of Ben's Original Ready Rice once at $5.00 and it covers both Wednesday and Friday, so you only need to grab it one time.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Chuck Smash Burgers on Onion Rolls with Coleslaw
Description: Ground Chuck is formed into patties, seared in a hot skillet, and served on Onion Rolls with melty Publix Cheese Slices. Publix Coleslaw Mix is tossed with a little mayo and vinegar for a crunchy side.
Sale items used: Ground Chuck, Onion Rolls, Publix Cheese Slices, Publix Coleslaw Mix
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1.5 lbs Ground Chuck, 1 pack Onion Rolls, 1 pack of 2-for-$5.00 Publix Cheese Slices (buy 1 at half the pair price), 1 bag Publix Coleslaw Mix.
Recipes:
- Bobby Flay Texas Style Slaw Burgers
- Diner-Style Smash Burgers
- Oklahoma Onion Smash Burger

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet Italian Sausage with Peppers-Free Onions and Roasted Gold Potatoes
Description: Publix Pork Italian Sausage is browned in a skillet with sliced Sweet Onions until caramelized. Publix Gold Potatoes are roasted alongside until crisp at the edges.
Sale items used: Publix Pork Italian Sausage, Sweet Onions, Publix Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Pork Italian Sausage, 1 bag Sweet Onions (use about 2), 1 bag Publix Gold Potatoes (use about half the bag).
Recipes:
- Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Potatoes with Peppers and Onions
- Easy Italian Sausage and Potato Skillet
- Crispy Italian Sausage and Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Baked Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli and Rice
Description: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets are baked until flaky and served with oven-roasted Broccoli. Ben's Original Ready Rice makes a quick base.
Sale items used: Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets, Broccoli, Ben's Original Ready Rice
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets, 2 Broccoli (2-for-$6.00 deal, buy the pair), 2 packs Ben's Original Ready Rice (2 for $5.00).
Recipes:
- Salmon Rice Bowls with Crisp Roasted Broccoli
- Smashed Salmon Broccoli Rice Bowls
- Glazed Salmon with Broccoli and Rice

Thursday
Meal: Baked Marinated Chicken Thighs with Roasted Acorn Squash
Description: Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs are baked until browned and cooked through. Acorn Squash halves are roasted until tender and sweet.
Sale items used: Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs, Acorn Squash
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs, about 3 lbs Acorn Squash (2 squash).
Recipes:
- Balsamic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Acorn Squash and Sage
- Maple Roasted Chicken with Acorn Squash
- Garlic & Sage Chicken Thighs with Maple Roasted Acorn Squash

Friday
Meal: Ground Chicken Breast Lettuce-Free Avocado Tomato Rice Bowls
Description: Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast is browned in a skillet and spooned over Ben's Original Ready Rice. Topped with Hass Avocados and diced Tomatoes on the Vine for a fresh bowl.
Sale items used: Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast, Ben's Original Ready Rice, Hass Avocados, Tomatoes on the Vine
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: 1 package Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast, the 2nd Ben's Original Ready Rice is already counted in the Wednesday purchase (use 1 on Wednesday, 1 on Friday; buy the 2-pack once), 2 Hass Avocados, 1 lb Tomatoes on the Vine.
Recipes:
- Mexican Ground Chicken and Rice Bowls
- Chicken Avocado Rice Meal Prep Bowls
- Tomato-Avocado Chicken and Rice

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Ground Chuck (1.5 lbs): $7.49
- Onion Rolls (1 pack): $3.49
- Publix Cheese Slices (x1 pack): $2.50
- Publix Coleslaw Mix (1 bag): $1.49
- Publix Pork Italian Sausage (1 package): $5.69
- Sweet Onions (1 bag): $4.99
- Publix Gold Potatoes (1 bag): $4.99
- Bluehouse Atlantic Salmon Fillets (1 package): $12.99
- Broccoli (2): $6.00
- Ben's Original Ready Rice (x2 packs): $5.00
- Publix Boneless Skinless Marinated Chicken Thighs (1 package): $7.99
- Acorn Squash (3 lbs): $2.97
- Springer Mountain Farms Ground Chicken Breast (1 package): $3.99
- Hass Avocados (x2): $1.98
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb): $1.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil, butter, lemon, garlic powder, taco-style or favorite seasoning