The Simply Sunday Supper Plan: Five Easy Gluten-Free Family Dinners (Plus a Grocery List!)
I take the stress out of dinner with this gluten-free weekly meal plan! Includes five family-friendly dinners, one organized grocery list, Aldi + Kroger budget estimates, and a Sunday prep guide to make weeknight cooking easier.
Week 1 Meal Plan
If you’re anything like me, one of the hardest parts of the day isn’t cooking dinner—it’s figuring out what to make.
I’ve spent plenty of afternoons staring into my refrigerator hoping dinner would somehow plan itself. Between homeschooling, keeping up with the house, running kids to activities, and everything else that fills my days, meal planning can easily become another overwhelming task. That’s exactly why I started creating these weekly meal plans.
Each week I’ll share five gluten-free dinners that our family enjoys, along with one organized grocery list, realistic grocery budget estimates, and simple prep ideas to help make your week run a little smoother. My hope is that these meal plans don’t just save you money at the grocery store—they also give you one less thing to think about so you can spend more time gathered around the dinner table with the people you love.
Let’s get cooking!
This Week’s Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Chicken Potato Ranch Casserole
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Leftover Night
Estimated Grocery Budget
One of my goals when planning these meals is to reuse ingredients throughout the week so I’m not buying specialty items for just one recipe.
Shopping Only at Kroger:
Estimated Total: $150–190
Shopping at Aldi + Kroger:
If you don’t mind making two quick stops, shopping at Aldi for the basics and Kroger for gluten-free specialty items can save quite a bit. I always start my shopping at Aldi, and then buy the items I didn’t find there at Kroger.
Estimated Total: $115–150
If you already keep pantry staples like olive oil, cornstarch, spices, and maple syrup on hand, your grocery bill may be closer to $95–125.
Aldi vs. Kroger Shopping Guide
Buy at Aldi
Chicken breasts
Skirt steak
Ground beef
Bacon
Eggs
Butter
Milk
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese
Provolone cheese
Potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Carrots
Celery
Spinach
Limes
Rice
Olive oil
Cornstarch
Maple syrup
Fresh herbs (when available)
Most spices
Buy at Kroger
Gluten-free rotisserie chicken
Gluten-free ranch dressing
Gluten-free potato gnocchi
Gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
Coconut aminos
Gluten-free beef broth
Gluten-free vegetable broth
Sun-dried tomatoes
Gluten-free hot sauce
Complete Gluten-Free Grocery List
Meat
- 2½ lb flank steak
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- ¾ lb chicken breasts or thighs (for soup)
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- ½ lb bacon
Produce
- 1 lime
- 1 large bunch cilantro
- 3 yellow onions
- 2 large white onions
- 4 green onions
- 2 heads garlic
- 6 carrots
- 4 celery stalks
- 1–2 bunches parsley
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Baby spinach
Pantry & Grains
- Rice
- Gluten-free potato gnocchi
- Gluten-free tortillas (optional)
Dairy
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Provolone cheese
- Butter
- Whole milk
- Mexican shredded cheese
Pantry Items
- Olive oil
- Coconut aminos
- Maple syrup
- Gluten-free ranch dressing
- Gluten-free panko
- Cornstarch
- Gluten-free beef broth
- Gluten-free vegetable broth
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Hot sauce
Herbs & Spices
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper flakes
- Chili flakes
- Kosher salt
Sunday Prep Guide
If you can spare about an hour on Sunday afternoon, you’ll save yourself so much time throughout the week.
Prep the Meat
- Cook and shred the chicken for Tuesday’s casserole (or buy a rotisserie chicken).
- Cook and crumble the bacon.
Prep the Vegetables
- Dice all of the onions.
- Chop the carrots and celery.
- Slice the green onions.
- Mince all of the garlic.
- Wash and chop the parsley and cilantro.
Prep the Dairy
- Shred any cheese you’re grating fresh.
- Let the cream cheese soften before assembling Tuesday’s casserole.
Organize Your Week
Store each ingredient in labeled containers so dinner comes together in minutes instead of starting from scratch each evening. Double check your pantry and refrigerator to make sure you don’t double buy ingredients!
One of my favorite things about this meal plan is how many ingredients get reused throughout the week. The onions, garlic, parmesan, fresh herbs, and chicken all pull double duty, which keeps your grocery bill lower and helps reduce food waste. And a lot of the dairy items can be used in the month to come!
Monday Around Our Table
A Fresh Start
I don’t know about you, but Mondays always feel like a chance to reset. After a full weekend, I like easing back into our routine instead of jumping straight into something complicated. Homeschool lessons are back on the schedule, laundry somehow multiplies overnight, and everyone is settling into the week ahead. Because Monday already asks a lot of me, I try not to ask too much from dinner.
That’s exactly why this Carne Asada has become one of my favorite ways to start the week. The marinade does most of the work while I tackle everything else on my to-do list and by dinnertime, all I have to do is fire up the grill, make a pot of rice, and dinner is ready before anyone starts asking, “What’s for supper?”
What’s for Dinner
Carne Asada
Tender marinated flank steak served over fluffy rice or tucked into warm gluten-free tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Carne Asada – Simply Daily Faithful
Why This Meal Works Today
- The steak marinates while I’m getting us back into our weekly routine.
- It cooks in less than 20 minutes.
- Leftovers make incredible taco salads or rice bowls for lunch tomorrow.
- Everyone can customize their own plate, which always makes dinner a little more fun.
What We Serve With It
- Cilantro lime rice
- Fresh pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Grilled corn when it’s in season
From My Kitchen
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that Monday doesn’t have to start perfectly. The laundry can wait another hour, the school books don’t all have to be finished before dinner and sometimes the best thing I can do for our family is simply put a good meal on the table and let the week begin from there.
Tuesday Around Our Table
When Everyone Is Headed in a Different Direction
If Tuesdays had a theme in our house, it would probably be organized chaos. One child has karate and the other two have gymnastics. My husband and I are usually dividing and conquering, meeting back at home sometime after everyone has burned off every ounce of energy they had. I’ve learned not to fight Tuesdays. Instead, I let Tuesday tell me what dinner needs to be: It needs to be ready, it needs to be filling, and it needs to make everyone feel like they’ve finally made it home. This chicken potato casserole checks every one of those boxes. I’ll often assemble most of it before we leave for the evening, so all that’s left is sliding it into the oven or warming it through when everyone finally walks through the door.
What’s for Dinner
Chicken Potato Casserole
Creamy ranch chicken, tender potatoes, crispy bacon, and plenty of cheddar cheese baked together into one comforting casserole.
Chicken Potato Ranch Casserole – Simply Daily Faithful
Why This Meal Works Today
- It can be assembled ahead of time.
- It reheats beautifully if schedules change.
- It uses rotisserie chicken to save time.
- It makes enough for lunches the next day.
What We Serve With It
- Roasted broccoli
- Green beans
- Garden salad
- Fresh fruit
From My Kitchen
I’ve stopped trying to make every evening look the same. Some nights are slow, some nights are rushed. Learning to plan meals around our family’s day instead of wishing for a different schedule has made dinnertime feel so much more peaceful.
Wednesday Around Our Table
Midweek Comfort
By Wednesday, we’ve settled into the flow of the week.
The excitement of Monday has worn off, Tuesday’s whirlwind is behind us, and now we’re looking ahead to an evening at church. I love Wednesdays because they give us a chance to pause in the middle of a busy week and refocus on what matters most.
Dinner on church nights needs to do two things around here: it has to be comforting, and it has to work with the clock. Some weeks we eat before we leave and other weeks, someone is warming up leftovers after we get home. Either way, I want everyone to leave the table feeling full and cared for without spending my entire afternoon in the kitchen.
These French Onion Meatballs have become one of those dependable meals I come back to again and again. The onions slowly caramelize while I straighten up the kitchen, finish a homeschool lesson, or pack everyone’s Bibles for church. By the time dinner is ready, the whole house smells warm and inviting, and somehow the middle of the week doesn’t feel quite so busy anymore.
What’s for Dinner
French Onion Meatballs
Tender homemade meatballs simmered in a rich caramelized onion gravy, topped with melted provolone cheese and finished with fresh parsley.
It’s cozy, comforting, and exactly the kind of meal that fits a Wednesday evening.
French Onion Meatballs – Simply Daily Faithful
Why This Meal Works Today
- The onions do most of the work while you take care of everything else.
- It feels like a special meal without requiring complicated ingredients.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully after church if someone is still hungry.
- It’s hearty enough that everyone leaves the table satisfied.
What We Serve With It
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Buttered rice
- Roasted broccoli
- Green beans
- A simple side salad
From My Kitchen
I’ve realized that some of my favorite family memories aren’t tied to holidays or vacations. They’re the ordinary Wednesday evenings where we gather around the table, eat together before (or after) church, and finish up knowing the dishes can wait until later. Those little routines may not seem significant now, but I have a feeling they’re the moments our children will remember someday. And honestly, I think that’s one of the sweetest gifts of homemaking—not creating perfect days, but creating faithful ones.
Thursday Around Our Table
Working With the Day Instead of Against It
I’ve learned that some days don’t give us the luxury of starting dinner at five o’clock and Thursdays are one of those days. Karate is on the calendar again, which means our evening is spent at the dojo instead of at home. A younger version of me probably would have tried to squeeze dinner into the small window between getting home and everyone asking, “When are we eating?” Now I know better. Instead of trying to rush, I let dinner work while we’re gone.
Before we leave, I season the chicken, thread it onto the skewers, and tuck it into the refrigerator. While we are watching another class at the dojo, the chicken is quietly soaking up all that flavor and by the time we get home, the hardest part is already done. The grill heats up, the garlic Parmesan butter melts, and dinner comes together in just a few minutes. It’s one of those little habits that’s made our Thursdays feel so much less rushed.
What’s for Dinner
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers
Tender marinated chicken grilled until perfectly juicy and brushed with a rich garlic Parmesan butter that’s impossible to resist. Simple ingredients. Big flavor. And just enough flexibility for a busy Thursday evening.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers – Simply Daily Faithful
Why This Meal Works Today
- Most of the prep happens before we leave for karate.
- The chicken marinates while we’re at the dojo.
- Dinner cooks in about 15 minutes once we’re home.
- Everyone loves it, and leftovers make an easy lunch the next day.
What We Serve With It
- Roasted baby potatoes
- Corn on the cob
- Grilled zucchini
- Caesar salad
- Fresh watermelon in the summer
From My Kitchen
For a long time, I thought good homemaking meant doing everything at exactly the right time. Now I think it means planning ahead whenever I can and giving myself grace when I can’t. Some weeks, dinner is homemade from start to finish and other weeks the vegetables come pre-cut, the chicken was seasoned hours earlier, and the sink is still full of dishes. Both kinds of weeks can still end with everyone gathered around the same table. And I’ve learned that’s what matters most. I don’t try to control every minute—I prepare what you can, trust the process, and let things unfold.
Friday Around Our Table
The Week Slows Down
By Friday evening, our house feels different.
The homeschool books have been put away for the week, backpacks and karate bags have finally found their way back to the closet (or at least close enough), and for once, we don’t have anywhere we need to be. I love these evenings.
Friday gives me the chance to slow down and actually enjoy being in the kitchen. I’ll usually turn on some worship music, pour myself something to drink, and let a pot of soup gently simmer while the kids tell me about their favorite parts of the week.
It’s one of those ordinary moments that doesn’t seem like much now, but I have a feeling they’ll become some of the memories my children carry with them long after they’ve grown up. That’s why I almost always save a cozy meal for Friday. Not because it’s difficult to make, but because it invites everyone to slow down with me.
What’s for Dinner
Cozy Creamy Gnocchi Soup
Tender chicken, hearty vegetables, pillowy gluten-free gnocchi, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan broth all come together in one comforting pot. It’s the kind of dinner that makes everyone reach for just one more spoonful.
Cozy Gnocchi Soup – Simply Daily Faithful
Why This Meal Works Today
- Friday gives me a little extra time to enjoy cooking instead of rushing through it.
- Everything comes together in one pot, which means cleanup is simple.
- It’s the perfect way to use up any extra vegetables left from the week.
- The leftovers make an easy lunch for Saturday.
What We Serve With It
- Warm gluten-free bread with butter
- A simple Caesar salad
- Fresh fruit
From My Kitchen
For a long time, I thought creating a peaceful home meant having everything perfectly organized. But I’ve learned that peace usually looks much simpler than that. It looks like a warm meal after a busy week. It sounds like everyone talking at once around the dinner table. It feels like finally sitting down instead of hurrying off to the next thing. Those moments aren’t extravagant, but they are the ones I’m trying hardest to hold onto. Because years from now, I don’t think my children will remember whether the soup had the perfect amount of seasoning. I think they’ll remember that Friday evenings felt different. They’ll remember that home was a place where they could slow down, laugh together, and end the week knowing they belonged. And to me, that’s one of the greatest gifts I can give my family.
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