Recipe of the Week

Provolone Mushroom Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 c. crushed Ritz crackers

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2# sliced fresh (or canned) mushrooms

2 T. butter, divided

4 slices deli ham

4 slices Provolone cheese

Flatten chicken to 1/4" thickness. Place egg in a shallow bowl and combine cracker crumbs and salt in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg, then in crumbs; set aside.

In a large oven-proof skillet, saute butter and mushrooms; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Add chicken; cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Top with a slice of ham, mushrooms, and cheese. Broil in the oven 4" from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

4 servings