Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr38 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 2hrs3 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop Recipe

Ingredients

cooking spray

6 tablespoons basil pesto

divided

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 (8 ounce) center-cut boneless pork chops (3/4-inch thick)

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the pesto over into the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 2

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add olive oil.

Step 3

Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned about 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to baking dish and top each with remaining pesto. Season with red pepper flakes. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) about 1 1/2 hours. Allow pork chops to rest for 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 612.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.2g 74%

Carbohydrates: 3.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 49.7g 77%

Saturated Fat: 12.9g 64%

Cholesterol: 92.2mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 753.5IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.6mg 89%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 4.3mg 7%

Folate: 19.6mcg 5%

Calcium: 352.4mg 35%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 52.5mg 19%

Potassium: 625.6mg 18%

Sodium: 489.2mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 79%

Calories From Fat: 447.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.