Easy Oven-Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 (1-inch thick) boneless pork chops
• 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
• 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.33 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons Italian dressing, divided
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.25 cup margarine
• 6 (6 ounce) packages dry stuffing mix (such as Stove Top®)
• toothpicks
• 1 tablespoon water, or as desired

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and get all of your ingredients ready to go.
2. In a large bowl, season the pork chops on all sides with adobo seasoning, sazón seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt; then, add 2 tablespoons of Italian dressing, flipping to ensure even coating.
3. In a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water and butter to a boil; add the stuffing mix, then cover the saucepan.
4. Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the stuffing to absorb the water, about 5 minutes; then, fluff it gently with a fork.
5. Take the pork chops out of the bowl, being sure to save the liquid and seasonings.
6. Place each pork chop flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife parallel to the board, create a pocket in each pork chop, leaving three sides connected.
7. Fill each pork chop pocket with stuffing and secure it closed with a toothpick.
8. Place the stuffed pork chops on a baking sheet. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of Italian dressing and 1 tablespoon of water with the reserved juices from the pork chops; drizzle this mixture over the chops.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the pork chops are fully cooked. A thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145°F (63°C).

Nutrition

• Calories: 459 kcal
• Fat Content: 31 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 574 mg
• Protein Content: 37 g
• Cholesterol Content: 103 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g