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Pork Chops Caprese

This flavorful recipe is perfect for a fancy dinner but is ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Entree/ Dinner
Cuisine: Pork
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Lisa Grant

Ingredients

  • 4 6 ounce boneless pork chops
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 6 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 medium to large size ripe tomato
  • 4 small slices fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle salt, pepper and half of the dried basil on both sides of the pork chops. Reserve the rest of the basil.
  • Heat a large oven proof skillet to medium high heat. Add olive oil and sear chops for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until chops are golden brown. Remove chops from pan and reserve on a plate or cutting board covered with foil.
  • Add butter and garlic to the pan. After butter melts, stir in broth and balsamic vinegar. Turn heat down to low.
  • Chop half the tomato and slice the other half into four thin slices. Add the chopped tomato to the pan and stir well.
  • Place the chops back in the pan and top with the slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining dried basil.
  • Place pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 145 for medium rare and 160 for medium.
  • Garnish with fresh basil. Serve pork chops on a plate with extra sauce. Great with pasta, rice or bread to soak up the juices.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 633mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.7mg