Pork Chops Stuffed With Feta And Spinach Recipe

Name: Pork Chops Stuffed With Feta And Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 5 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, diced; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese; 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
5 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, diced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

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Preheat broiler.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 2 garlic cloves; saute 1 minute. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, tomatoes, and spinach; saute until moisture evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses and rind.
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Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each pork chop to form a pocket. Stuff about 1/4 cup spinach mixture into each pocket. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper over pork. Arrange pork on the rack of a broiler pan or roasting pan coated with cooking spray; place rack in pan. Combine remaining 2 garlic cloves, juice, mustard, and oregano in a bowl; stir well. Brush half of mustard mixture over pork. Broil 6 minutes; turn pork. Brush remaining mixture over pork; broil 2 minutes or until done.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops Stuffed With Feta And Spinach falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork Chops Stuffed With Feta And Spinach

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