Smoky Mountain Chicken

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner! And this week’s new recipe was a winner.  But then again, how can you go wrong when ham, BBQ sauce and melted cheese are involved.  I thought this recipe sounded good, but I was really surprised by the finished product.  The BBQ sauce blends wonderfully with the ham and melted cheese. 
 

 Ingredients:

·         4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

·         Black pepper to taste

·         1 teaspoon garlic powder

·         1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning

·         1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

·         4 slices black forest ham

·         4 slices Provolone cheese

·         1/4 cup chopped tomatoes

 

Directions:

·         Place chicken breast in a lightly oiled baking dish.

·         Season chicken with black pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning to taste.

·         Bake 25 -30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

·         Spoon BBQ sauce over chicken breasts.

·         Layer ham and cheese over chicken

·         Return to oven and cook 5 minutes until cheese melts

 

I sautéed up some zucchini and yellow squash sprinkled with parmesan cheese as a side. This is one recipe that will be making a repeat appearance.  Until next time Cook On!