Slow-Cooker Pizza Pork Chops

Health score
30%
Slow-Cooker Pizza Pork Chops
250 min.
6
563kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that combines the comforting flavors of pizza and the tender juiciness of pork chops? Introducing Slow-Cooker Pizza Pork Chops, a delightful meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a mouthwatering main course that will have your family and friends asking for seconds.

This recipe features succulent pork loin chops, seasoned to perfection and seared for that irresistible golden crust. As they slow-cook in a rich tomato pasta sauce, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a savory dish that is both hearty and satisfying. The addition of chopped onions adds a touch of sweetness, while the final sprinkle of gooey mozzarella cheese brings the whole dish together, reminiscent of your favorite pizza.

Served over a bed of fluffy cooked orzo, this meal is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a great choice for dinner parties or family gatherings. With a cooking time of 4 to 6 hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to do all the work while you enjoy your day. Whether it's lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, these Slow-Cooker Pizza Pork Chops are sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 lb pork loin chops 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cups pasta sauce 
  • cups orzo pasta cooked
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Remove excess fat from pork.
  2. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add pork; cook about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
  4. Place pork in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  5. Sprinkle onion over pork.
  6. Add pasta sauce.
  7. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
  8. Place orzo on platter. Top with pork and sauce.
  9. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories563kcal
Protein35.64%
Fat32.12%
Carbs32.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.92
Glycemic Load
19.37
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
28.4939133188%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:562.5kcal
28.13%
Fat:19.72g
30.33%
Saturated Fat:7.26g
45.37%
Carbohydrates:44.52g
14.84%
Net Carbohydrates:40.8g
14.84%
Sugar:4.37g
4.85%
Cholesterol:128.9mg
42.97%
Sodium:782.83mg
34.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.21g
98.42%
Selenium:92.99µg
132.84%
Vitamin B1:1.19mg
79.4%
Vitamin B3:14.93mg
74.66%
Vitamin B6:1.4mg
69.96%
Phosphorus:549.68mg
54.97%
Potassium:966.84mg
27.62%
Zinc:4.03mg
26.85%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.74%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.47%
Vitamin B12:1.33µg
22.21%
Magnesium:84.18mg
21.04%
Iron:3.35mg
18.62%
Vitamin B5:1.67mg
16.73%
Copper:0.32mg
16.12%
Fiber:3.72g
14.87%
Calcium:131.07mg
13.11%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.31%
Vitamin A:488.9IU
9.78%
Vitamin C:6.7mg
8.13%
Vitamin K:7.08µg
6.74%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.04%
Folate:19.95µg
4.99%