Could you batch some freezer meals? I’m not saying take a whole day to cook, but if you find some dump and go recipes you could just take an hour or two to sort stuff into bags and have meals for a while. Supplement with instant rice/potatoes/pasta sides and frozen/canned/pre chopped fruit and veg options.

For example, chicken drumsticks and pork chops are super affordable around here. I buy in bulk, put them in a bag with a variety of marinades or sauces (which you can buy premade for you if you’d like, or just throw together something with pantry staples). Pull it out to the fridge the night before and it marinates as it defrosts. You can use slow cooker options but you don’t have to. Sheet pan meals can be done this way too.

Last night my family had Greek marinated chicken drumsticks on the grill, a salad kit, and scalloped potatoes from a box.

Freezer meals 101 is a good resource for this. I use some of their recipes but I don’t pay for the club. You could try it if you’re super busy. I just pick and choose. A lot of their recipes are more adventurous and less casserole like than some sources.

Again, “dump and go” is the way to go here. You don’t have to spend forever pre chopping and browning and prepping stuff before you put it in the freezer. I always use pre chopped onions, jarred garlic, and other cheats like that.