Smoky Smothered Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• black pepper, to taste
• garlic salt, to taste
• italian seasoning, to taste
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory flavored barbecue sauce
• 4 slices ham, thickly sliced
• 4 slices monterey jack cheese
• green onion, chopped
• tomato, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).

2. 2

   Season chicken breasts with the pepper, garlic salt and Italian seasonings to your taste (i prefer well seasoned).

3. 3

   Place chicken in well greased baking dish (13 x 9) and bake in oven until juices are clear and tender - about thirty minutes - do not overcook.

4. 4

   Remove from oven and pour on barbeque sauce.

5. 5

   Top each chicken breast with a slice of ham and then a slice of cheese on top of ham.

6. 6

   Broil or bake for five minutes,or until cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Serve topped with chopped green onions and tomatoes.