SAUCY SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

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This recipe was an instant hit with my husband! It combines green chilies and enchilada sauce to give the chops a zesty southwestern kick. -Jeannette Mitchell, Frederic, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons enchilada sauce mix
4 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, divided
1 small green pepper, sliced into eight rings
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, chilies, water, sauce mix and 2 tablespoons olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Return chops to the pan; top with green pepper rings. Cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes or until meat is tender. , Remove chops and pepper rings; keep warm. Stir sour cream into sauce until blended. Serve with pork and rice. Garnish with remaining olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dani Touma
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I'm not a big fan of southwestern food, but this recipe looks pretty good. I might give it a try.


MICHELLE WADE
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.


AG Khan
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This recipe sounds amazing! I can't wait to make it for my family.


Nayab Bhatti
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I'm always looking for new pork chop recipes. This one looks like a winner!


Roland Mervin Davids
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I'm not a fan of pork chops, but this recipe has me intrigued. I might just have to give it a try.


Moeed Mughal
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Loni Brun
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops were dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


kristhoffer buenaventura
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Ivana Katavić
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pork chops are always delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Gaming with Niloy
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful.


Dela Dela
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind! The sauce was so good, and the pork chops were cooked perfectly.


Happiness Bassy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork chops turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors.


shahzain entertainment
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The sauce was amazing! I used it on chicken instead of pork chops, and it was still delicious. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Dalise Aillance
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This recipe was a total hit with my family! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.