Pork Chops with Dijon Sauce
Light & Tasty
Here's a main course that tastes rich but isn't high in saturated fat. It's easy for weeknights, but the creamy sauce makes it special enough for weekends. —Bonnie Brown-Watson of Houston, Texas
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Low Carb
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup fat-free half-and-half
Directions:
Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in oil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160&;. Remove and keep warm.
Stir broth into skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the mustard until blended. Stir in the half-and-half. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops. Yield: 4 servings.