HERB-RUBBED PORK CHOPS

Herb-Rubbed Pork Chops image

When company's coming and time is short, Sharon Denton in Mount Airy, Maryland relies on this surefire recipe. "It's healthy, economical and so easy to fix. I just love it," she says. But the best recommendation of all? "I've never served these chops without being asked for the recipe!" TASTY TIP: Sharon likes to serve her tasty pork chops with onion-flavored rice, green beans and marinated tomatoes for a fast, fresh and delicious summer spread!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons sherry or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the parsley, marjoram, sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Brush both sides of pork chops with 1 teaspoon oil; rub with herb mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, cook chops in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm. Add broth and sherry or additional broth to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. , Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve chops with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges