FRUIT-TOPPED PORK CHOPS AND RICE

Fruit-Topped Pork Chops and Rice image

"This is a quick and delicious meal I often serve to guests," says Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. Dried fruit adds a special touch to the dish. Served with a fast rice mix, dinner will be on the table before you know it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided
1/3 cup chopped shallots
1 package (7 ounces) dried fruit bits
1 cup chicken broth
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
4 teaspoons butter
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145 °. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute shallots in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add fruit and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened. Top pork chops with fruit mixture., Meanwhile, microwave rice according to package directions. Divide rice among serving plates; dot with butter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pork chops and fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.