Italian-Style Skillet Pork Chops
Italian-Style Skillet Pork Chops pair tender loin chops with juicy tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and sweet green pepper for a rich, herb-kissed bite. Basil and oregano infuse the pan sauce with classic Italian warmth, perfect for soaking into rice or mashed potatoes. Serve this cozy dinner on a cool weeknight when you want hearty, comforting flavors without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian-Style Skillet Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Move them to a bowl and set aside until needed.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and cook until browned, 3 1/2 to 5 minutes per side; move them to a plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet.
- 4
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Return the pork chops and simmer until tender and no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes, adding water if the mixture gets too dry. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each pork chop should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Set a bell pepper slice on top of each pork chop. Add the reserved mushrooms and continue simmering until the peppers are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 305.65 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 33.8 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 27.86 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.08 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.31 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.36 mg High 20%
- Sodium 2246.84 mg High 98%
- Dietary Fiber 3.6 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 11.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.91 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 71.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.48 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 316.85 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 64.84 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 12.98 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Italian Style Skillet Pork Chops is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 305.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian-Style Skillet Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian-Style Skillet Pork Chops?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 305.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian-Style Skillet Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Italian-Style Skillet Pork Chops healthy?
- Italian-Style Skillet Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 305.65 calories and 33.8 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2246.84 mg (98% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.31 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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