Cajun Smothered Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops seared golden, then smothered in a spiced Cajun sauce with peppers and onions. Ready in one skillet, perfect weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 1 lb) pork chops (bone-in or boneless, 1 inch thick)
- 1 medium bell pepper (any color), sliced
- ½ medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1.5 tsp cajun seasoning
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides generously with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear pork chops 2 minutes per side without moving. They should be golden brown; remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion for 3 minutes until they soften and smell fragrant.
- 5
Pour in broth and hot sauce if using. Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the peppers.
- 6
Cover and simmer 5 minutes until pork reaches 145°F internal temp and sauce coats everything.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with a lid
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer
- wooden spoon
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