Golden Chicken & Rice Skillet
Save half the cooked rice for Tuesday.
FREE PRINTABLE
7 days of affordable,
feel-good meals.
A simple dinner plan for a family of four, built around overlapping ingredients to reduce cost and waste.
ESTIMATED WEEK$40.16about $1.43 per serving
YOUR DINNER PLAN
One week, already figured out.
$8.72
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SMART GROCERY LIST
Check your pantry first.
Quantities are flexible. Choose store brands and frozen produce when they cost less.
Produce
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 bag carrots
- 2 onions
- 1 bag spinach
- Seasonal fruit
Protein
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 dozen eggs
- 2 cans white beans
- 2 cans black beans
- 1 bag lentils
Pantry & frozen
- Rice
- Crushed tomatoes
- Gluten-free broth
- Frozen corn
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Olive oil and simple spices
Choose packaged ingredients specifically labeled gluten free and yeast free. Products and recipes can vary, so always check labels for your individual dietary needs.