SLOW-COOKER PIZZA PORK CHOPS

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Pork chops and pasta sauce partner for a taste-tempting dinner reminiscent of pizza.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

6 pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 2 1/4 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups tomato pasta sauce
4 cups cooked orzo
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

Remove excess fat from pork. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
Place pork in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle onion over pork. Add pasta sauce.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
Place orzo on platter. Top with pork and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g