Pork Chop Skillet Dinner

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Pork Chop Skillet Dinner
50 min.
4
455kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Pork Chop Skillet Dinner! This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome meal that checks all the boxes for health-conscious eaters. With a perfect health score of 100, you can indulge in this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe without any guilt. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a busy weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend lunch.

Imagine succulent pork chops, seared to perfection, paired with tender potatoes, vibrant carrots, and sweet onions, all simmered together in a savory broth. The combination of flavors creates a comforting and satisfying main course that will leave your family asking for seconds. Each serving is packed with 455 calories, making it a balanced option for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and requires minimal equipment—just a frying pan! The addition of fresh parsley not only enhances the dish's presentation but also adds a burst of freshness that elevates the entire meal. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your loved ones with this delicious and nutritious Pork Chop Skillet Dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb pork loin 
  • 0.3 cup chicken broth flavored (from 32-oz carton)
  • medium potatoes cut into fourths
  • small carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
  • medium onion cut into fourths
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • serving parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Remove fat from pork. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  2. Add broth, potatoes, carrots and onions to skillet.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender and pork is slightly pink when cut near bone.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories455kcal
Protein39.02%
Fat14.64%
Carbs46.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.4
Glycemic Load
31.12
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
36.930435118468%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.17mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
5.51mg
Kaempferol
2.55mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
23.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:454.59kcal
22.73%
Fat:7.37g
11.34%
Saturated Fat:2.25g
14.03%
Carbohydrates:52.48g
17.49%
Net Carbohydrates:44.46g
16.17%
Sugar:8.77g
9.74%
Cholesterol:107.45mg
35.82%
Sodium:626.13mg
27.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.2g
88.4%
Vitamin A:8444.68IU
168.89%
Vitamin B6:2.11mg
105.74%
Selenium:48.42µg
69.18%
Vitamin B1:1.01mg
67.44%
Vitamin C:54.38mg
65.92%
Vitamin B3:12.68mg
63.41%
Phosphorus:554.89mg
55.49%
Potassium:1863.43mg
53.24%
Fiber:8.02g
32.08%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.83%
Magnesium:111.09mg
27.77%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.75%
Zinc:4.01mg
26.73%
Vitamin K:27.69µg
26.37%
Vitamin B5:2.18mg
21.77%
Copper:0.4mg
19.99%
Iron:3.05mg
16.94%
Folate:66.02µg
16.51%
Vitamin B12:0.87µg
14.51%
Calcium:78.66mg
7.87%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.54%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.06%