Description
These bone-in pork chops are seared and simmered in a zesty green chile sauce, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. A flavorful and easy dish that pairs perfectly with rice or mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork chops.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the drained diced green chiles. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and lime juice. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Place the seared pork chops back into the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the pork chops. Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot with the green chile sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust cooking time if using boneless pork chops, as they may cook faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes