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Grilled chicken breast stuffed with creamy filling, garnished with herbs, served on a black plate with fresh spinach leaves, reminiscent of the rich flavor found in baked stuffed pork chops.
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5 from 23 votes

Stuffed Pork Chops

Baked Stuffed Pork Chops will be a hit for dinner. The meat is tender and stuffed with a savory cheese blend. The meal looks fancy but it is simple to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Let Rest5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $14.07, $3.52 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Center Cut Pork Chop thick cut
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ½ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Spinach chopped
  • ½ tsp Thyme Leaves
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Gently cut a pocket into 4 boneless center cut pork chops lengthwise to the fat line for the filling.
  • In a small bowl, mix together 8 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 1 cup chopped spinach, ½ teaspoon thyme leaves, and 2 teaspoons oregano. The mixture will be thick.
  • Stuff each of the 4 boneless center cut pork chops evenly with the cream cheese mixture and close the edges of each pork chop with 2 toothpicks.
  • Season the outside of the pork chops with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the cast iron skillet.
  • Place the pork chops directly on the cast iron pan and cook for 2 minutes per side.
  • Move the pork chops to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • Remove the pork to a plate, let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Then serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Watch the pork carefully while it cooks as the cream cheese will get soft and some might run out while cooking.
Use an instant read meat thermometer to make sure that the pork chops are cooked to a safe temperature. Make sure to insert the meat thermometer into the pork and not the filling when checking the internal temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1599IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg
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