Stuffed with robust pesto flavor, these
moist and tender pork chops are a delicious solution for easy
weeknight dinners.
Pesto-Stuffed
Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions
- 2 (about 6 ounces each)
boneless thick-cut pork chops
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup BUITONI Refrigerated Pesto with Basil - divided use
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sliced onion
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- Cut each pork chop horizontally
three-fourths of the way through the meat creating a pocket,
being careful to not cut all the way through. Rub pork chops
with cumin, paprika and salt. Fill each pork chop with 1 tablespoon
pesto; secure with wooden picks.
- Heat oil in medium, ovenproof
skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring constantly,
for 5 minutes. Add pork chops; cook for 1 minute on each side
until brown. Place skillet in oven.
- Bake pork chops and onion
for 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is cooked through. Remove
wooden picks; top with remaining 3 tablespoons pesto.
Makes 2 servings.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 22 mins
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Calories: 490 Calories from Fat:
290 Total Fat: 32 g Saturated Fat: 7 g Cholesterol: 105 mg Sodium:
640 mg Carbohydrates: 6 g Dietary Fiber: 2 g Sugars: 3 g Protein:
41 g
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