ITALIAN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

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My brother and I come from an Italian family, and we designed these pork chops to include Italian staples like fresh mozzarella, sweet red peppers and broccoli rabe. -Shana Lewis, Totowa, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound broccoli rabe
4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup sliced roasted sweet red pepper
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Trim 1/2 in. off ends of broccoli rabe; discard any coarse leaves., In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe; cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Sprinkle pork chops with seasonings. In a broiler-safe skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from heat., Layer chops with red pepper, broccoli rabe and cheese. Broil 4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

Antonio Estrada
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again with a few modifications.


Muhammad Aminu
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it had potential.


Yasir Qazi
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Olivia Kozbial
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pork chops.


HANIF BUTHELEZI
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The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Lacy Cline
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Inoxent Duffer
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone raved about it.


steven Leandro
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The pork chops were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Adina Dascalu
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I would definitely make this again.


Tristan Walker
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The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall this was a good recipe.


Abukari Memunatu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Asher Bilal
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor.


ginger nolan
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Just made this recipe and it's fantastic! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


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