Pork chops are a versatile dish that can be prepared in many different ways. One delicious way to cook pork chops is to marinate them in a flavorful Italian herb marinade and then grill or pan-sear them. The pork chops are then served with a roasted red pepper sauce. This Italian-inspired dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal and is sure to become a favorite of your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ITALIAN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
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
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.
30-MINUTE ITALIAN PORK CHOP DINNER
Try our 30-Minute Italian Pork Chop Dinner for a delicious family dinner option. You'll love taking a bite of this Italian pork chop dinner and so will your guests! Spend more time with friends and less time in the kitchen with this recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook rice as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cook chops in large nonstick skillet on high heat 2 min. or until bottoms of chops are browned; turn. Sprinkle with oregano; top with peppers, dressing and tomatoes. Bring to boil on medium heat; simmer on low heat 10 min. or until chops are done (145ºF).
- Remove chops from skillet, reserving vegetable mixture in skillet. Cover chops to keep warm. Cook vegetable mixture on high heat 1 to 2 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender and sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.
- Spoon rice onto serving plates; top with chops, vegetable mixture and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 38 g
ITALIAN HERB PORK CHOPS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER ITALIAN DRESSING
Quick Recipes: Italian Herb Pork Chops with Roasted Red Pepper Italian Dressing and Garlic Butter Rice
Provided by jrgradner
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Medium heat large skillet with olive oil.
- Sprinkle each pork chop evenly with seasonings.
- Sear on both sides.
- Turn fire down and let pork chops cook covered until done on both sides.
- After pork chops are drained on both side, put on a plate and cove with dressing.
- Cook your favorite brand of garlic butter rice following directions on package.
- A pretty easy and tasty meal made within 15 minutes. Please, send us more of your quick and easy recipes to share.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 69.9, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 23.2
ITALIAN RUBBED PORK CHOPS
A perky garlic and herb rub adds pizzazz to these juicy chops that will have everyone at the table licking their lips. "They're special enough for company, too...and so easy to prepare," notes Kathleen Taugher of East Troy, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; rub over pork chops. Place in a 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS ITALIANO
Flavorful, tender pork chops with Italian pizzazz. Great served over noodles.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops, browning on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Place the pork chops on a plate, then drain all but 1 tablespoon of drippings from the skillet. Stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the tomatoes, then season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transfer the pork chops back to the skillet; cover and simmer until the pork chops are tender and no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. Stir in some water if the mixture becomes too dry. Place the bell pepper on top of the pork, then add the reserved mushrooms. Continue to simmer until the bell pepper is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 339.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
EASY BAKED PORK CHOPS MARINATED IN ITALIAN DRESSING
This is a very simple and great-tasting main dish with very little prep time. Enjoy!
Provided by Capn1derfl
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Combine pork chops, Italian dressing, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag. Shake to evenly coat pork chops with the dressing. Spread out in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 23 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 997.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut pork chops. You can also ask your butcher to cut them for you.
- If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can make your own by combining equal parts dried basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
- To make the roasted red pepper Italian dressing, simply blend together roasted red peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Be sure to marinate the pork chops for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help them to absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- When grilling the pork chops, cook them over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the pork chops with the roasted red pepper Italian dressing and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Italian herb pork chops with roasted red pepper Italian dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are marinated in a flavorful blend of Italian herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection. The roasted red pepper Italian dressing adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the pork chops. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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