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I’m still featuring my Mary & Martha GRACE meal prayer box on Faith and Food Friday, hosted by Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.

THIS WEEK’S PRAYER:

Some days are busy- we have lots of things to do, and we might not always take a break just to stop and talk to God. But most of us still find the time to eat even when we’re very busy. Taking time to pray before our meals gives us a great opportunity to connect with God. Next time you have a really busy day, enjoy a few minutes in prayer with God before your meal.

CHICKEN MEXICAN MANICOTTI
1 box Uncooked manicotti shells
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 1/2 cups salsa, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup FRESH chopped parsley
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2-1 teaspoon Frank’s hot sauce, as desired
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Cook manicotti per package directions, al dente.
• In a medium bowl combine the chicken pieces, 3/4 cup salsa, parsley, most of the green onions, garlic, hot sauce and ricotta cheese.
• Spread half of the remaining salsa on the bottom of baking dish.
• Gently fill manicotti shells with chicken mixture and layer on top of salsa in baking dish in a single layer.
• Spread the remaining salsa on top of manicotti.
• Cover and bake 40 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese over top.
• Bake 10 minutes more.
• Garnish with remaining green onion and olives.
• Serve with sour cream.

BEEF MEXICAN MANICOTTI
1 box Uncooked manicotti shells
2 cups browned ground beef
1 1/2 cups salsa, divided
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup FRESH chopped parsley
1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2-1 teaspoon Frank’s hot sauce, as desired
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Cook manicotti per package directions, al dente.
• In a medium bowl combine the chicken pieces, 3/4 cup salsa, parsley, most of the green onions, garlic, hot sauce and ricotta cheese.
• Spread half of the remaining salsa on the bottom of baking dish.
• Gently fill manicotti shells with chicken mixture and layer on top of salsa in baking dish in a single layer.
• Spread the remaining salsa on top of manicotti.
• Cover and bake 40 minutes.
• Uncover and sprinkle Mexican cheese over top.
• Bake 10 minutes more.
• Garnish with remaining green onion and olives if desired.
• Serve with sour cream.