STUFFED ALFREDO PORK CHOPS

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Picture this: It's Monday night, dinner's done and you have time to put up your feet. A few ingredients, 15 minutes of prep and hands-free bake time make this smarty-pants main dish a busy cook's ideal weeknight meal. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Cook rice and vegetables according to package directions. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the vegetables, rice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning., Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in each pork chop. Fill each chop with about 1/3 cup rice mixture; secure with toothpicks if necessary. Set aside remaining rice mixture., In a large skillet, brown chops in butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the Alfredo sauce and remaining garlic powder and Italian seasoning; heat through. Cover and microwave remaining rice mixture on high for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. Serve with chops and sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

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