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Menu Plan for the Week of March 2

Carla from Thriving Home
By: Carla from Thriving HomePosted: 2/23/26Updated: 2/23/26

Our weekly menu plan is here to help you save time and money and eat healthier. Shop the Hy-Vee sales until March 1 and then use this menu plan starting March 2.

Collage of recipes from the meal plan.


 

Sponsored by Hy-Vee (Columbia)

About Our Menu Plan

  • Family-friendly recipes made with real food ingredients.
  • Plan is based around top sale items we find at Hy-Vee that week to save $$.
  • Tips for stocking up the hot Hy-Vee deals and how to store them to save even more $$.
  • Freezer-friendly recipes with freezing instructions, so you can double and freeze one for later.

Top Hy-Vee Sales This Week

Allย Hy-Vee sales below run 2.23.26 through 3.1.26.

  • Fresh boneless skinless lean hand trimmed chicken breasts, $2.99/lb.ย Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months.
  • Swanson broth or stock, 2/$4 (32 oz.)ย Stock Up and Save: Store in pantry until indicated date on package. (Have you tried making Homemade Chicken Broth?)
  • Smart Chicken whole chicken, $2.99/lb.ย Stock Up and Save: Wrap tightly and store in freezer for up to 9 months. (Read this post on how to use up leftover Rotisserie chicken.)
  • Fresh asparagus, $2.48/lb.ย Stock Up and Save: Trim the woody ends, wrap ends in damp paper towel and place in a plastic bag to store for 1-2 weeks.
  • Hy-Vee pizza sauce, $1.68/each (14 oz.) Stock Up and Save: Store in pantry until indicated date on package.
SEE ALL HY-VEE SALES

Weekly Menu Plan

Pro Tip: Most of our main dish recipes include freezing instructions, so you can double and freeze a batch for later. Look for the (*).

Monday:

  • Mini Italian Burgers *
  • Roasted Broccoli

Tuesday:

  • Southwest Chicken Salad or Wraps *
  • Easy Southwest Ranch Dressing — a must for either option!

Wednesday:

  • Spinach and Bacon Quiche *
  • Very Berry Smoothie * — Did you know we have a printable for 7 smoothie pack flavors?

Thursday:

  • Dump-and-Go Steak Chili * (Make it in the Slow Cooker or Instant Pot.)

Friday:

  • 20-Minute Sausage Rigatoni (with Boursin Cheese)
  • Mandarin Orange Salad with Creamy Citrus Dressing

Saturday:

  • Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef *
  • Healthy Mashed Potatoes *

Sunday:

  • Greek Pulled Pork Pitas *
  • Easy Tzatziki Sauce
Lemon cake mix cookies.

More Ideas for the Week

  • Snack: Orangesicle Smoothieย *
  • Sweet Treat: Lemon Poppyseed Cookiesย *
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