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