Saucy Pilaf Stuffed Pork Chops
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Saucy Pilaf Stuffed Pork Chops, a dish that combines tender, juicy pork with a flavorful rice pilaf filling. Thick-cut boneless pork chops are perfectly seared, stuffed with a fragrant blend of buttery rice, sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh parsley, and baked to succulent perfection. The savory-sweet sauce, made with soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and a hint of paprika, adds a luscious glaze that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With its golden-brown crust and rich sauce, this oven-baked pork chop recipe is as elegant as it is easy to prepare, making it a dinner party favorite or a cozy family meal on any night of the week. Serve with roasted vegetables or a crisp side salad for a complete feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops (thick-cut)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked rice (long-grain or basmati)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each pork chop, being careful not to cut all the way through.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat it in the butter, cooking for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Pour in 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has absorbed. Stir in parsley and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Stuff each pork chop with about 2-3 tablespoons of the rice pilaf, gently securing the slit with toothpicks if necessary.
Season the outside of the pork chops with the remaining salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ketchup, water, and flour until smooth. Pour this mixture over the pork chops in the skillet.
Cover the skillet with foil or a lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops. Continue baking, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Serve hot with any remaining sauce spooned over the top, alongside your favorite vegetables or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.9 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.3 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 5186 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 146.6 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2840 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
