The Grilled Chicken Buddha Bowl recipe contains lots of Thrive Life's January's delivery specials! We've got Thrive Life's instant brown rice, grilled chicken dices, instant black beans, blueberries and blackberries...oh my! This is a grab time to stock up on your favorites so you can make this delicious Grilled Chicken Buddha Bowl any time of the year! Want the scoop on all the Thrive Life January Delivery Specials? Click here. The Grilled Chicken Buddha Bowl... Read more →

This month Thrive Life has grilled chicken dices and sweet corn on sale! Having freeze dried foods on hand makes recipes a snap. You can even grab some Thrive Life freeze dried shredded cheddar cheese for this recipe. Having freeze dried cheese on hand is the ultimate in easy and reducing waste because it's in a can and you just rehydrate it. Watch how easy and convenient it is here. The cheesy chicken and corn... Read more →

I love tomato soup year round. This recipe kick your average tomato soup into a tasty dinner to eat as soup or as a topping to mashed potatoes! The Grilled Chicken Tomato Bisque uses Thrive Life Grilled Chicken Dices. If you haven't used freeze dried chicken before you're in for a treat! It's easy to use and there's no waste or mess. Sounds like a dream, right? We've been using Thrive's freeze dried chicken (they... Read more →

Craft a fast-paced and healthy dinner that’ll satisfy even the pickiest of taste buds! The Southwest Chicken Chef Pack gives you 9 clean and simple ingredients, plus easy to read recipe cards so you can whip up 3 delicious meals with minimum prep work. Just grab a couple of household items off the shelf and have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Your Southwest Chicken Chef Pack includes the following 7 recipes:... Read more →

An Italian family favorite thrivalized with a meat bolognese sauce! This makes 4 servings. It takes longer than our normal recipes with approximately 35 minutes prep time and then just 15 minutes to cook for a total of 50 minutes. Potato Gnocchi With Chicken Bolognese Recipe Ingredients: Gnocchi 1 c. Thrive Mashed Potatoes 2 tbsp. Thrive Scrambled Egg Mix 1 1/2 c. White Flour (All Purpose Unbleached Flour) 1/4 tsp. Salt 1 tbsp. Italian Seasoning... Read more →

I love orzo! They are just a fun and tasty way to add pasta to any recipe. They also cook quick which makes them a perfect addition to freeze dried foods since this recipe will be on the table in under 20 minutes. We're using the Thrive Life chopped chicken but you can choose to use the Thrive Life seasoned chicken slices or Thrive Life grilled seasoned chicken slices for the recipe. The chopped chicken... Read more →

I am all about easy and quick one pan meals and this 1 Pan Coconut Chicken and Rice recipe fits that! This month Thrive Life chopped chicken is on special too! If you haven't cooked with freeze dried chicken you don't know what you're missing! It's super convenient because you don't have to wash or chop anything. It's all done for you and you just need to refresh it. Refreshing freeze dried meats is just... Read more →

As the weather cools down, cheesy chicken noodle meals are delicious and comforting. The Cheesy Chicken Noodle Skillet is a meal in a jar but can be made on the spur of the moment too. That's the beauty of Thrive Life freeze dried foods. You don't have to pre-think about what you're going to eat that will be quick or foods you have to take out of the freeze to thaw out. Just open a... Read more →

The Potato Gnocchi with Chicken Bolognese is an Italian family favorite thrivalized with a meat bolognese sauce! This recipe does take a little more time than our normal Thrive Life recipes because you're making the gnocchi. If you want to skip that step and purchase store bought gnocchi to save time, you can do that too. You'll be refreshing your parmesan cheese prior to using. Watch our quick video here. This recipe makes about 4... Read more →

A delicious and easy one pot tortilla soup using freeze dried foods from Thrive Life. This southwestern favorite can be on the table in 30 minutes. We used Thrive seasoned chicken slices because they are larger pieces of chicken and already seasoned. If you are following a low sodium diet, substitute Thrive chopped chicken since that is not already seasoned and substitute Thrive chicken bouillon for HerbOx sodium free chicken bouillon. Thrive Life no longer... Read more →

Yummy! So you might be thinking...why on earth is she making soup during the hottest July in record in Phoenix, right? Well, because it's delicious! Also, this is a meal in a jar recipe so I already had it ready and just added water, simmered and served. Even though it's a meal in a jar recipe, you can make this as a regular recipe by just tossing the ingredients in water and simmering until ready.... Read more →

Looking for a quick lunch or dinner? Look no further because BBQ Chicken Sliders are easy to make and you'll have that meal on the table in no time. This will make about 8 servings based on the size of your slider buns. BBQ Chicken Slider Recipe Ingredients: 1 c. water, hot 1 1/2 c. Thrive Seasoned Chicken Slices 1/4 c. Thrive Red Bell Peppers 4 oz bacon, diced 1/4 c. Thrive Chopped Onions -... Read more →

Cheesy goodness is what this meal has going on! YUM-ME! It's full of flavor and we made the enchilada sauce instead of buying it. We had some extra flour tortillas and I didn't feel like making enchiladas and wrapping them, etc. Instead we cut the flour tortillas into strips and just added them to the meal. This way we could also make these a skillet meal instead of an oven meal. In Arizona it's just... Read more →

Cold or warm, this One Pot Street Chicken and Salad recipe is not only easy, it's delicious with lots of flavor! I love that this can be made in one pot also. The One Pot Street Chicken and Salad recipe can be served as the main dish or a side dish which makes it even more versatile. If you take this to a BBQ or picnic, be sure to bring a lot because people will... Read more →

If you've been following our blog, you know we love Meal In A Jar recipes! Not only are they tasty, but they are the ultimate in meal prep. You can make 10-16 jars and have enough meals in your pantry or food storage for a few months. We make the Chicken, Cheese and Broccoli Wrap Meal In A Jar in a pint size mason jar. This will make 2-4 flour tortillas that are between 8... Read more →

Mmmmmm delish! These Cheesy Chicken Camping Quesadillas are the ultimate cheesy perfection! Don't let the name "camping quesadillas" fool you. While they are great to take camping and cook in aluminum foil, they are also great made in a skillet on your stove top. If you're camping and don't have aluminum foil, you can do the same thing in the pan you brought for the campfire. Just because it says "meal in a jar" doesn't... Read more →

Simple meal that tastes great! We used Thrive freeze dried seasoned chicken slices for this one since we wanted larger chicken pieces than the Thrive chopped chicken. It's already seasoned so it gives the meal a great taste. If you're opting for low sodium, you'll always want to choose the Thrive chopped chicken instead. Another great food from Thrive is the mashed potatoes. We don't eat a lot of potatoes in our house so buying... Read more →

Thrive Life foods and one pot meal = fantastic! It doesn't get much simpler than this. This recipe combines all the goodness of chicken, tomatoes and broccoli with the ever flavorful basil. Yum! We use Thrive Life foods because not only does the foods taste great, you don't need to wash or chop anything. When you're using any of Thrive's meats, they are also pre-cooked so that is a huge time saver as well. We... Read more →

Orzo is a small rice shaped pasta and cooking with it makes meals fun. This one pot Italian chicken orzo recipe as a bold basil flavor and is delicious. We used Thrive Life chopped chicken in the recipe because it refreshes quick which makes it perfect for this recipe because once everything is in the pot, you'll only simmer it for 10-12 minutes. I love a meal that is ready and on the table in... Read more →

This tasty Chicken Fried Rice meal in a jar recipe is another great meal prep that you can make 10-14 jars ahead of time and keep them in your pantry or food storage area. It's so convenient to have these ready to go because it takes the hassle out of the "what's for dinner?" question. We used Thrive Life foods for the meal in a jar because they are freeze dried foods and work great... Read more →

Meal in a jar recipes are my favorite! They are quick to make ahead of time and then available any time you're squeezed for time. Even during the pandemic, I still find myself grabbing the meals in jars out of the pantry to make because I don't have to prepare anything ahead of time. Also, right now while I have extra time during the day, I'm making sure that I have all my meal in... Read more →

This creamy and delicious Thai Chicken Curry recipe takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It's a nice quick, easy meal that will have you in and out of the kitchen in no time. We use Thrive Life foods for this recipe to cut down the time and make clean up a breeze. Thai Chicken Curry With Potatoes Recipe Ingredients 1 ½ cup Thrive Life Seasoned Chicken Slices ½ cup Thrive Life Red Bell Peppers 1... Read more →

It seems like everyone around me is coughing and sneezing and even worse...saying they have the flu. There isn't a more comforting food like Chicken Noodle Soup when you're sick. Most people reach for a can of soup but let's be real. The cans are full of sodium, preservatives and really not much chicken. The last can I had I think had 3 pieces of chicken. Sad. The other alternative is when you're feeling awful... Read more →

This month Thrive chopped chicken is on sale and as you know, it my FAVORITE of the freeze dried chicken available. It is low sodium and unseasoned. I also like that it's smaller pieces because it refreshes (rehydrates) quick. If you're making something that you want done fast or you just want to have a side of chicken to toss on a salad, you want the chopped chicken. If you're looking for a low sodium... Read more →

Sometimes the weather is chilly and you just want a hearty meal. Other times you just want a hearty meal for no reason. No matter when you decide to eat this one, it leaves you feeling full and satisfied. I used Thrive Life foods for this recipe because it's so easy to cook with them. There's no fuss, no mess, no real thinking - just toss everything into the pan and cook. Honestly, even going... Read more →

I always keep a bag of tortellini in the freeze for those...I need something quick times. Before Thrive Life and freeze dried foods, it meant that my bag of tortellini went into some boiling water or broth or spaghetti sauce and called it done for the day. With Thrive Life freeze dried foods we're able to jazz it up with minimal effort and no extra cooking time. Example...I would never add chicken to anything because... Read more →

Stir fry recipes are awesome because you can toss in as little or as many veggies as you want. We kept this stir fry fast and simple since I was really wanting asparagus. Asparagus is one of those foods that are a pain to buy in the store. You need to clean and cut the asparagus and depending on the season, you might get woody asparagus. Nothing ruins a meal faster than that! In steps... Read more →

When you're feeling like Mexican food and it's late, don't hop in the car and go through a drive-thru. Instead, toss this together in 15-20 minutes and your body will thank you for it! We used frozen riced cauliflower and since it was hard as a rock when we took it out of the freezer, I had to put it in the pan for about 5 minutes to break it up before I added the... Read more →

I love pumpkin recipes! This recipe is made in one pan since you add the pasta right in and let it all cook together. You can use whatever veggies and I found this was a nice mix. We used mostly Thrive Life ingredients because of convenience. I just don't have a little of this and a little of that on hand and we always work toward having the least waste as possible. Thrive foods are... Read more →

I am a huge lover of chicken fajitas but you know what's even better? When it's ready and waiting for me and I just need to dump it in a pan! That's the beauty of meal in a jar recipes. You can make 10-16 jars and just grab a jar out of your pantry or food storage area once a week and have this ready to go! If you've never tried meal in a jar... Read more →

I had 4 ounces of cream cheese leftover from when I made the Pulled Pork and Cream Cheese Soft Tacos and tossed this together. I love using Thrive freeze dried kale because of the convenience. When I buy kale from the store, it's hard to use it within a week and this way I just scoop what I need and there is no waste. Kale has many health benefits and using freeze dried kale is... Read more →

This crunchy BBQ-ranch chicken wrap will satisfy all your taste buds. This recipe makes 4 servings and you'll have a tasty lunch or dinner done in 15 minutes! Crunchy BBQ Ranch Chicken Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. Thrive Chopped Chicken - Freeze Dried 3/4 c. Water 1 tsp. Thrive Chefs Choice 1/4 tsp. Smoked paprika 1/2 c. BBQ sauce, divided 1/4 c. Ranch salad dressing 4 sli. Bacon, cooked & chopped 1 c. Shredded lettuce 3/4... Read more →

The biggest inconvenience in making chicken salad is washing, cutting, cooking and then the clean up of the chicken. Ok, that's actually 4 biggest inconveniences! This is why we love, love, love using Thrive freeze dried chicken. It takes all that time and prep away! As you'll see in the video, this meal is quick and easy and that's what cooking should be all about. We shouldn't have to spend hours in the kitchen doing... Read more →

The recipe for the chicken fajitas comes with our Southwest Chicken Chef Pack and is one we've made several times. You can serve this in corn or flour tortillas or on a bed of chopped lettuce. It's so tasty that you'll want to eat it right out of the pan! I used Thrive chopped chicken and Thrive chopped onions in this video since they cook a little faster. That's the fab thing about Thrive foods,... Read more →

Did the word cheesy catch your attention? I know it always does for me. While this recipe isn't the cheesy, ooey and gooey type, it does contain 2 cheeses blended into a sauce. That qualifies for cheesy, right? I couldn't help but gaze into the pan of goodness just before I added water. Such a colorful meal! The best part of this was it took me less than 2 minutes to toss this all in... Read more →

Saving time in the kitchen is HUGE! If you're like me, you want to eat healthier but not spend a lot of time cooking. It can be tough! Thrive Life offers 3 freeze dried chicken choices that will make your life easier. Well, at least your cooking easier. You'll be able to create healthy meals all without the hassle and mess of raw chicken. As I mentioned in the video, the chopped chicken is our... Read more →

Looking for a fast and easy dinner all made in one pan? Look no further! I found some GioVanna Rana Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Tortelloni and knew I had to try them because they sounded delicious! It comes in a 10 ounce package and has no GMOs, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives and that's my jam. Not to mention that it boasts a 4 minute cooking time! WOW! Winner!! Did you notice these said tortelloni... Read more →

I'm all about making a recipe as quick and easy as it can get and when I can make it in one skillet, pot or pan - Booyah, it's a winner! I remember my mom making homemade spaghetti sauce and cooking it for HOURS and smelling it all day until my appetite was voracious and I could have inhaled the whole pot of spaghetti before it hit the plate. However, that's never been me. I've... Read more →

I love creating recipes packed full of flavor and this one won't disappoint your tastebuds! This can be made in one pot and those are my favorite. It's one of the reasons that I love Thrive foods so much. There's no chopping and washing which saves you time too. This recipe comes together under 30 minutes and includes orzo pasta! You'll also want either a blender or food processor to make the sauce. I found... Read more →

This nugget of a recipe packs a lot of flavor in a simple dish. This was also a one pot meal since we didn't have to cook the chicken, onions, green peppers and green chili peppers separately. We love using Thrive's freeze-dried foods because of the convenience, time-savings, less clean up and less waste. We can use the amounts we need without having excess available that we need to plan into another meal that week.... Read more →

This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to toss together and is delicious whether you choose to serve it as a warm salad or cold. Serving this dish warm means you'll been eating that much quicker! This is a great salad to take to a summer event but does mean that it will need to spend at least an hour, if not more, in the refrigerator. If you're like me...this is HARD! Also, if you're... Read more →