EASY BROCCOLI & PORK CHOP DINNER

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Easy Broccoli & Pork Chop Dinner image

My dh loves pork chops, me not so much. This is one recipe that we both agree on, the pork chop is moist and tender with a delicious sauce. Its quick and easy and is a great week day meal.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces chicken broth
1 1/2 cups rice, minute, uncooked
3 cups broccoli florets, small
1/4 cup onion, sweet, finely chopped
4 pork chops, bone it
1/4 cup Catalina dressing
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed
1/2 teaspoon orange zest, fine
3 tablespoons maple syrup, pure
2 tablespoons almonds, sliced toasted (optional)

Steps:

  • Add broth to a pot and bring to a boil at medium high heat, then stir in the rice, cover and lower heat to medium low, simmer for 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Next add the broccoli and sweet onion, stir, cover and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand covered, for 5 minutes or until the broth is completely absorbed.
  • Place a large cooking pan on medium heat and add a little oil, add the pork chops and cook 4 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Remove the pork chops from the pan, cover and keep warm.
  • Add the catalina dressing, orange juice, orange zest and maple syrup to the pan, bring to a boil, cooking for 3 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.
  • Serve chops over the rice and drizzle with the sauce and garnish with almonds if using.

There are no comments yet!