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.

Anees ur Rehman
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The pork chops were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Rajon Chowhan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The pork chops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


saad ashraf
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pork chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ryley Korbel
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Tufail Mondol
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The pork chops were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


md sohag islam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The pork chops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


ZALIM 2FF
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pork chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhutto Khan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


The Weed
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The pork chops were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Wes Guinsler
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The pork chops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Umar Shery
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pork chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Alfred Mwale
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


BeAnZ_
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The pork chops were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Alexander Luna
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Imran Rohit
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pork chops were cooked to perfection.


XxBubbliegirlxX
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Majeda Jahan
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pork chops were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.