Pan-Seared Pork Chops

from Family Circle

Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Servings: 4 Prep 15 mins Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 bone-in center-cut pork chops, about 8 ounces each
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti, cooked following package directions
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets and steamed

Make It

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper; saute 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.

2. Stir cornstarch into the broth; add to skillet and simmer 1 minute until thickened. Add in capers, lemon juice and pork chops. Cover and simmer 3 minutes or until internal temperature registers 145 degrees F. Stir in parsley.

3. Serve chops with cooked spaghetti and steamed broccoli. Spoon sauce over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 474, Fat, total (g): 14, chol. (mg): 73, sat. fat (g): 4, carb. (g): 50, fiber (g): 7, pro. (g): 36, sodium (mg): 499, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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