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Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
These cheesy stuffed pork chops are juicy and tender and baked to perfection! These not only make any dinner look fancy but they also taste amazing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 469 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, (center cut)
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce
- 3/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dry italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° Fahrenheit.
- To prepare the pork chops, pat dry with a paper towel. Slice a 3-inch pocket into each of the pork chops. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pesto sauce, Italian bread crumbs, and shredded cheese. Stir until incorporated.
- To stuff the pork chops, spoon about 1/4 cup of the stuffing mixture into the pocket of each pork chop.
- Tip: Feel free to seal the edges of each pork chop with a toothpick to help keep the filling in while it cooks.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the olive oil to a large, oven-safe skillet (cast-iron works great) over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 135° Fahrenheit. Pork is safe to eat at 145° Fahrenheit, but the temperature will rise as the pork rests. Be careful NOT to overcook or your chops will be dry. Mine reached the temperature at 10 minutes, so watch it closely, and check frequently.
- Let the pork chops sit for 5 minutes before serving. Visit my website for great side options to pair with this meal!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
690mg
(29%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
616IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.