The Chef's Kitchen | Italian Stuffed Pork Chop

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while grana padano is a less expensive cheese with a similar flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier alternative with more fiber, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while provolone is often less expensive.

Cut a slit in each pork chop to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Stuff the pocket with mozzarella cheese and sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil.

Season the pork chop with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until it's smoking hot.

Place the stuffed pork chop in the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side, checking not to over-brown.

Transfer the pork chop to the oven set at 400°F (204°C) to finish cooking for about 10 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C).

Let the pork chop rest for about 10-15 minutes before serving.

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