SAUCY SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS

Saucy Southwestern Pork Chops image

This recipe was an instant hit with my husband! It combines green chilies and enchilada sauce to give the chops a zesty southwestern kick. -Jeannette Mitchell, Frederic, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons enchilada sauce mix
4 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, divided
1 small green pepper, sliced into eight rings
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, chilies, water, sauce mix and 2 tablespoons olives. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Return chops to the pan; top with green pepper rings. Cover and simmer for 9-12 minutes or until meat is tender. , Remove chops and pepper rings; keep warm. Stir sour cream into sauce until blended. Serve with pork and rice. Garnish with remaining olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 861mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges