Pork Chops with Parmesan Sauce for Two

Name: Pork Chops with Parmesan Sauce for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon grated onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Moist and tender chops make a speedy and comforting weeknight meal that's just right for two. They’re dressed with a smooth, creamy sauce seasoned with Parmesan, onion and a hint of nutmeg, parsley and thyme. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated onion
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chops in butter over medium heat until meat juices run clear; remove and keep warm.
Combine flour and milk until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 1/4 cup sauce: 247 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 488mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Parmesan Puff Pork Chops in Healthy Cooking April/May 2010