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No Time? No Problem. These 5 Recipes Are Weeknight Lifesavers

Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 4/23/25Updated: 4/23/25

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You don’t need to spend all evening in the kitchen. These dinners are quick to prep and even quicker to clean up. Great for nights when life is a little too busy.

Table of Contents
  • 20-Minute Sausage Rigatoni
  • Vegetarian Tortilla Soup
  • Easy Meatball Subs
  • Chicken Parmesan Casserole
  • The Best Savory Chicken

20-Minute Sausage Rigatoni

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This creamy, tomatoey Sausage Rigatoni comes together in 20 minutes with only 4 main ingredients. Boursin cheese (the secret flavor bomb) combines with marinara sauce and browned Italian sausage, resulting in a rich, flavorful coating for rigatoni. Perfect for busy nights!

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Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup in a bowl with sliced jalepenos, fresh cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese on top.
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Filled with beans, tomatoes, chiles, corn, and more, our Vegetarian Tortilla Soup only gets better the longer it sits in the fridge. It’s the easiest, healthiest “one-pot wonder” soup ever! I’ve been making and freezing it for years for my family.

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Easy Meatball Subs

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This homemade Easy Meatball Sub recipe is hands down one of my family’s favorite sandwiches of all time. With only 4 main ingredients, this mouthwatering meal comes together in just 15 minutes. Be sure to double it and freeze a batch for later using our freezer meal instructions.

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Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken Parmesan casserole in a glass baking dish being served with a large spoon.
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole is by far one of the most popular (and simple) recipes on Thriving Home. Shredded chicken, flavorful marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping make up this quick and comforting casserole. Enjoy “as is” or serve over pasta.

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The Best Savory Chicken

grilled savory chicken breast with mashed potatoes and green beans on a plate
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This Savory Chicken recipe packs a punch! In fact, I think it may be the BEST chicken marinade you’ll find. Enjoy your chicken a la carte, on top of a salad, on a sandwich, or in a wrap.

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Polly Conner

Polly Conner

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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