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Cajun Smothered Pork Chops

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 13, 2011
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Enjoy these hearty pork chops that are ready in just 15 minutes – perfect skillet made dinner!

Cajun Smothered Pork Chops

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 1 lb), trimmed of fat
  • 2 teaspoons salt-free extra-spicy seasoning blend
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) zesty diced tomatoes with jalapeño peppers, undrained

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with seasoning blend. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender. Push onion to one side of skillet.
  • Step 
    2
    Add pork to other side of skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, turning once, until browned. Add tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; cook 4 to 8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition

180 Calories
8g Total Fat
19g Protein
6g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
180
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
8g
13%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Potassium
1940mg
56%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
5g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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