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Marry Me Pork Chops

These “marry me” pork chops are a one-dish meal, baked in a rich Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce with tender orzo and spinach that soak up every bit of flavor. Indulgent enough to feel special, it’s still easy enough for a weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 606
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken bone broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 4 3/4 to 1 inch thick bone-in pork chops
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch red pepper flakes, optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a lightly greased casserole dish mix together orzo, chicken bone broth, cream, garlic, sundried tomatoes, spinach, half the Parmesan, half each of Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and pepper.
  3. Nestle pork chops into the casserole so that the bottom halves of chops sit in the broth mixture. Season tops with remaining Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and pepper; sprinkle with salt and red pepper flakes. Cover tightly with foil.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover and add remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake for another 10 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted in the center of pork chops should reach 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition

Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 820mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g

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