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Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions Recipe

Posted on 14. Jul, 2009 by admin in Pesto

“Stuffed with robust pesto flavor, these moist and tender pork chops are a delicious solution for easy weeknight dinners.”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 2 (6 ounce) boneless thick-cut pork chops
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup BUITONI® Refrigerated Pesto with Basil, divided
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1/2 cup sliced onion

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cut each pork chop horizontally three-fourths of the way through the meat creating a pocket, being careful to not cut all the way through. Rub pork chops with cumin, paprika and salt. Fill each pork chop with 1 tablespoon pesto; secure with wooden picks.
3. Heat oil in medium, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Add pork chops; cook for 1 minute on each side until brown. Place skillet in oven.
4. Bake pork chops and onion for 15 to 20 minutes or until pork is cooked through. Remove wooden picks; top with remaining 3 tablespoons pesto.

Tags: Main Dish, Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops with Caramelized Onions