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
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Step 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides generously with Cajun seasoning and salt.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Sear pork chops 2 minutes per side without moving. They should be golden brown; remove and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion for 3 minutes until they soften and smell fragrant.
Step 5
Pour in broth and hot sauce if using. Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them among the peppers.
Step 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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