Oven-Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Description
Bake stuffed pork chops in the oven for a flavorful twist on a classic. Seasoned with spices and filled with stuffing, this dish is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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6 (1-inch thick) boneless pork chops
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1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
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1 (2/11 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons Italian dressing, divided
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1 1/2 cups water
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1/4 cup margarine
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6 (6 ounce) packages dry stuffing mix (such as Stove Top®)
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toothpicks
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1 tablespoon water, or as desired
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
2
Place pork chops in a large bowl and season all sides with adobo seasoning, sazón seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt; add 2 tablespoons Italian dressing and flip to coat.
3
Bring 1 1/2 cups water and butter to a boil in a saucepan; add stuffing mix and cover.
4
Remove saucepan from heat and set aside until stuffing absorbs water, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
5
Remove pork chops from the bowl, reserving liquid and seasonings.
6
Lay each pork chop flat on a cutting board and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, leaving three sides intact.
7
Stuff each pork chop with stuffing and close the pocket using a toothpick.
8
Arrange pork chops on a baking sheet. Mix remaining 1 tablespoon Italian dressing and 1 tablespoon water with reserved juices from pork chops; pour over pork chops.
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Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are cooked through, 25 to 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).