Best Southwest Skillet Chops Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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This recipe came out of necessity! I love to cook but hate to grocery shop, and one day I found myself with nothing but some pork chops, canned black beans and canned tomatoes. This is the dish I came up with, and my husband loved it.-Vicki L. Blaine, Plymouth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 bone-in pork loin chops(1/2 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, in another skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in remaining oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over chops. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Using a slotted spoon, serve over rice. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired. Freeze option: Cool pork chop mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

SOUTHWEST PORK CHOPS



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This recipe uses southwest ingredients to make a tasty and tender porkchop that is still low in calories. It is also easy to put into the marinade in the morning and simply cook later in the day for dinner.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Pork

Time 8h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup red onion, minced
4 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)
6 boneless pork loin chops
1 avocado, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • Drain and discard marinade from chops. Place on a broiler pan rack. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Baste with reserved marinade.
  • Serve topped with remaining marinade and garnished with avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 476.5, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 1.7

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOPS



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Found this in a cookbook at the library. Sounded good! UPDATE: I've now made this and it IS good. I used garlic powder instead of the clove and it worked fine.

Provided by nemokitty

Categories     Pork

Time 1h44m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork chops (4 to 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix rub ingredients.
  • Rub generously on pork.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 229, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 41.5

SOUTHWESTERN PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS



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This quick-to-fix entrée will instantly transport you to the Southwest. Salsa plays lively counterpoint to the juicy pineapple-sweetened pork chops.-Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup medium salsa
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with pepper blend. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine pineapple and salsa. Bring to a boil. Return chops to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SOUTHWEST PORK CHOP DINNER



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Make and share this Easy Southwest Pork Chop Dinner recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pork chops, bone-in
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
4 ounces diced green chilies, chopped
2 large onions, quartered and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Season chops on both sides with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter. Brown chops on both sides.
  • Remove chops and pour off all but 1 to 2 tablespoons of fat. Stir in flour, breaking up browned bits.
  • Place chops back into the skillet and add 1/4 cup of water, cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 15 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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