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Skillet Roast Chicken Thighs with Apples, Onions & Garlicky Kale

A fast, spring-ready Washington dinner: juicy chicken thighs seared on the stove, roasted with sweet-tart apples and onions, then served with a quick sauté of seasonal kale. It feels rustic and cozy, but still bright enough for early March.

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack 1 lb $2.79/lb
  • Kroger Gala Apples – 3 Pound Bag 2 apples $3.99
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 medium onion $0.99/lb
  • Organic Kale 1/2 lb $2.79
  • Garlic 2 cloves $0.69
  • Kroger Russet Potatoes 1 lb $2.69

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 lb Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack ($2.79/lb) by patting dry and seasoning all over with salt and pepper. Cut 2 Gala apples from the Kroger Gala Apples – 3 Pound Bag ($3.99) into wedges. Slice 1 medium Jumbo Yellow Onion ($0.99/lb). Strip and roughly chop 1/2 lb Organic Kale ($2.79). Mince 2 cloves Garlic ($0.69). Cut 1 lb Kroger Russet Potatoes ($2.69 for 5 lb bag) into 1-inch chunks.
  2. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the 1 lb russet potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
  3. While the potatoes start, heat a large oven-safe skillet with 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the 1 lb seasoned chicken thighs and sear 4 to 5 minutes on the first side and 2 minutes on the second side until well browned.
  4. Add the sliced 1 medium onion and the 2 wedged apples around the chicken thighs in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the 425°F oven and roast 12 to 15 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the apples and onion are tender.
  5. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a second skillet over medium heat. Add the minced 2 cloves garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the chopped 1/2 lb Organic Kale with a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook 3 minutes, then uncover and sauté 2 to 3 minutes more until tender.
  6. Serve the roasted 1 lb chicken thighs with the apples and onions spooned over top, alongside the roasted 1 lb russet potatoes and sautéed 1/2 lb kale.
  7. Wine pairing: pour Pinot Noir or unoaked Chardonnay.

Cook time: 40 minutes

Estimated cost: $11-14

Health notes: About 520-620 calories per serving. High in protein, rich in iron and vitamin K from kale, and lighter than a cream-based skillet dinner. Leave some rendered chicken fat in the pan for flavor, but not all of it, to keep the dish balanced.

Drink pairing: A juicy Pinot Noir is the best match for the roasted chicken, apples, and savory onions. If you prefer white, go with an unoaked Chardonnay for enough body to stand up to the browned chicken and garlicky kale.

Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bok Choy, Mushrooms & Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This quick Pacific Northwest–friendly seafood dinner leans into value and seasonality: sweet sale shrimp, crisp-tender bok choy, mushrooms, and ginger in a glossy stovetop stir-fry, served over roasted sweet potatoes for a smart twist on rice.

Ingredients

  • Kroger Wild Caught Medium Raw Gulf Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz $6.99
  • Bok Choy 1 lb $2.77/lb
  • Kroger Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.49
  • Organic Ginger Root 2-inch piece $3.77/lb
  • Green Onions 1 bunch $1.29
  • Kroger Sweet Potato 1 to 1 1/4 lb $4.99

Instructions

  1. Prep 12 oz Kroger Wild Caught Medium Raw Gulf Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off ($6.99) by thawing if needed and patting dry. Halve or quarter 1 lb Bok Choy ($2.77/lb) depending on size. Slice 8 oz Kroger Sliced White Mushrooms ($2.49) if not already sliced. Peel and mince a 2-inch piece Organic Ginger Root ($3.77/lb). Slice 1 bunch Green Onions ($1.29), separating whites and greens. Peel and cube 1 to 1 1/4 lb Kroger Sweet Potato ($4.99 for 3 lb bag).
  2. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the 1 to 1 1/4 lb sweet potato with oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the 1 bunch Green Onions and the minced 2-inch piece Organic Ginger Root. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the 8 oz mushrooms and cook 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the 1 lb bok choy and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until the stems are crisp-tender.
  5. Push the vegetables to the side and add the 12 oz shrimp with a drizzle of oil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper, plus a small splash of water to create a light pan sauce.
  6. Serve the ginger shrimp and vegetables over the roasted sweet potato cubes. Scatter the green parts of the 1 bunch Green Onions over the top.
  7. Wine pairing: serve with Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling.

Cook time: 30 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-16

Health notes: About 430-530 calories per serving. Lean protein from shrimp, high vitamin A from sweet potatoes, and lots of fiber and phytonutrients from bok choy and mushrooms. Go easy on added oil and soy-based seasonings if watching sodium.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc is the sharp, citrusy match that brightens ginger and shrimp beautifully. For a softer option, try Riesling, especially if you like a little sweetness against the savory stir-fry.

Seared Tri-Tip with Roasted Potatoes & Blistered Asparagus

A steakhouse-style dinner with better value: sale tri-tip steak, blistered asparagus, and crispy roasted potatoes with a simple pan finish. It’s bold, satisfying, and weeknight-practical while still feeling like a treat.

Ingredients

  • Choice Tri-Tip Beef Steaks Family Pack 1 lb $6.99/lb
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb $3.99/lb
  • Kroger Gold Potatoes 1 lb $3.99
  • Jumbo Red Onions 1/2 large onion $1.09/lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves $0.69
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 lemon $1.29

Instructions

  1. Prep 1 lb Choice Tri-Tip Beef Steaks Family Pack ($6.99/lb) by patting dry and seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Trim the woody ends from 1 lb Green Asparagus ($3.99/lb). Halve or quarter 1 lb Kroger Gold Potatoes ($3.99 for 5 lb bag). Thinly slice 1/2 large Jumbo Red Onion ($1.09/lb). Mince 2 cloves Garlic ($0.69). Cut 1 Fresh Organic Lemon ($1.29) into wedges.
  2. Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the 1 lb Kroger Gold Potatoes and sliced 1/2 large Jumbo Red Onion with oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 30 to 35 minutes, turning once, until crisp at the edges and tender inside.
  3. When the potatoes have about 12 minutes left, add the 1 lb Green Asparagus to one side of the sheet pan. Toss the asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper, then return the pan to the oven to roast until tender and lightly blistered.
  4. While the vegetables roast, heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon oil. Add the 1 lb seasoned tri-tip steaks and sear 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until medium-rare to medium. In the last minute, add the minced 2 cloves Garlic and spoon the garlicky oil over the steaks.
  5. Transfer the 1 lb tri-tip steaks to a cutting board and rest 5 to 10 minutes. Squeeze one lemon wedge over the roasted asparagus and another lightly over the sliced steak if desired.
  6. Slice the rested 1 lb tri-tip against the grain and serve with the roasted 1 lb potatoes, 1/2 large red onion, and 1 lb asparagus.
  7. Wine pairing: pour Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.

Cook time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: $15-19

Health notes: About 650-760 calories per serving. High in protein and iron, with fiber from asparagus and potatoes. To keep the meal lighter, trim visible fat and use a moderate amount of oil for roasting.

Drink pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic choice for beef and roasted vegetables, especially with the char from the pan and oven. If you want something a little lighter but still red-fruited and savory, Merlot works very well.

Shopping list
  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Chicken Thighs Value Pack 1 lb
  • Kroger Gala Apples – 3 Pound Bag 2 apples
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 medium onion
  • Organic Kale 1/2 lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves, 2 cloves
  • Kroger Russet Potatoes 1 lb
  • Kroger Wild Caught Medium Raw Gulf Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off 12 oz
  • Bok Choy 1 lb
  • Kroger Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz
  • Organic Ginger Root 2-inch piece
  • Green Onions 1 bunch
  • Kroger Sweet Potato 1 to 1 1/4 lb
  • Choice Tri-Tip Beef Steaks Family Pack 1 lb
  • Green Asparagus 1 lb
  • Kroger Gold Potatoes 1 lb
  • Jumbo Red Onions 1/2 large onion
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 lemon

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