PEPPER-STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Pepper-Stuffed Pork Chops image

From the kitchen of Hope MacFarlane of Lincoln, Nebraska come these succulent chops practically overflowing with delicious stuffing. "This is a great change of pace," says Hope, "especially when company's coming."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed bread
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 bone-in pork rib chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the red pepper and onion in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the bread cubes, chilies and corn; cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cheese. , Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing almost to the bone; fill with stuffing. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. , Coat the same skillet with cooking spray; add remaining oil. Cook chops over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until browned. Reduce heat; cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges