Greek-Inspired Pork Chops

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These Greek-inspired pork chops are a complete, mouth-watering meal.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ cup softened cream cheese

  • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

  • 4 boneless pork chops

  • 4 wooden or metal toothpicks

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ½ lemon, zested

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and thyme. Cook until combined, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and add cream cheese and feta cheese. Stir to combine and set aside.

  2. Pound each pork chop with the smooth side of a meat mallet until thin. Place 1/4 of the spinach mixture on each chop, fold in half, and secure with a toothpick. Season the outside of each chop with black pepper.

  3. Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.

  4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until golden and no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a side dish and tent with foil to keep warm.

  5. Add the chicken broth mixture to the skillet. Scrape up the bottom of the pan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Spoon some sauce over the pork before serving.

Cook's Note:

You can use 7 cups fresh spinach that been cooked in a microwave with 2 tablespoons water for 2 minutes on high power (this way you preserve all the vitamins) instead of frozen.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
22g Fat
10g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 881mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g 59%
Vitamin C 29mg 33%
Calcium 178mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 811mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.