Festive Stuffed Chicken Breasts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 c. Ricotta cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. minced scallions
1/3 c. slivered fresh basil
1/3 c. chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
12 chicken breast halves (boneless)
3 Tbsp. olive oil
parsley for garnish

Preparation

In mixing bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients.
Loosen the skin from 1 side of each chicken breast and insert 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling under the skin.
Smooth skin and tuck the 2 ends under to form a rounded dome shape.
Place, side by side, in a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
This step can be done weeks ahead.
Cover tightly and freeze if preparing ahead.