Mouthwatering Swiss Mushroom Chicken Skillet

Quantity	Ingredient
4	Boneless skinless chicken breasts
1	Egg
1	Salt
1/2	Garlic powder
1	Fresh ground black pepper
1/2	Cayenne pepper
1	Fresh mushrooms
1/2	Butter
4	Ham slices
4	Swiss cheese slices

Prepare Ingredients:
- In a bowl, slightly beat the egg.
- In another shallow bowl, combine cracker crumbs with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
Coat Chicken:
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- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the chicken in the crumb mixture evenly. Set aside.
Saute Mushrooms:
- In a large heavy skillet, sauté the fresh mushrooms in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender.
- Once cooked, remove the mushrooms from the skillet and set them aside for later use.
Cook Chicken:
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the coated chicken breasts and cook over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Assemble:
- Top each cooked chicken breast with a slice of ham, followed by the sautéed mushrooms, and finally, a slice of Swiss cheese.
Broil:
- Preheat your oven’s broiler.
- Place the skillet with the assembled chicken under the broiler, about 4 inches away from the heat source.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Carefully remove the skillet from the oven.
- Serve the Mushroom and Swiss Chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.