Creamy Apricot Pork Chops
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Creamy Apricot Pork Chops
Description
This recipe features thin pork chops that are quickly seared to develop a golden crust, then gently simmered in a creamy sauce combining condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and apricot syrup reserved from canned apricot halves. The addition of green onions adds freshness and subtle bite. The apricot halves are added during the last few minutes of simmering to warm through without breaking apart.
The creamy sauce has a smooth, rich texture with a subtle fruitiness that complements the mild pork chops. Serving the dish over wide egg noodles creates a hearty, flavorful meal with noodles absorbing the sauce and juices.
This dish relies on careful timing to keep the pork chops tender while allowing the sauce to thicken and meld flavors. The use of canned apricots contributes sweetness and acidity, which balances the creamy and savory elements.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pork chops about 6 pork chops, thin cut
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onion plus more for garnish, chopped
- 30 ounces apricot halves in heavy syrup
- 6 cups wide egg noodles cooked according to package directions, dried
Instructions
- Drain both cans of apricots, reserving 1/2 cup of the syrup for the sauce. Set both the apricots and the syrup aside.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sear the pork chops in the melted butter, cooking about 2 minutes per side until nicely browned. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and pour off any fat remaining in the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then stir the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, reserved apricot syrup, and green onions together in the pan. Return the pork chops to the pan, nestling them into the sauce and bring everything to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover, stirring occasionally and simmering just until the pork chops are tender, about 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops. Add the apricots during the last 5 minutes and stir into the sauce.
- Serve the pork chops over cooked egg noodles with the apricots and sauce spooned over the top.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 938mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3088IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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