PIZZA PORK CHOPS

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Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese punch up this easy skillet recipe with the pizza taste that kids-and guests of all ages-are sure to love. Vance Werner, Jr. of Franklin, Wisconsin likes to dress this speedy supper up by using Portobello mushrooms and serving with fresh broccoli or green beans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
16 slices pepperoni
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Remove and keep warm. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides; drain., Add marinara sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Layer pork with pepperoni, mushrooms and cheese. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.