These boneless Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops are creamy and crispy and oh, so delicious!
Stuffed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and tangy goat cheese, these pork chops can be paired with pasta, potatoes or rice for a full meal.
Chalk this recipe up to another one of those that looks super fancy but is actually quite easy. You remember those Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Pork Chops that everyone raved about? Well, these Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops were inspired by those.
I felt like I hadn't fed my family any really good pork recipes lately and I didn't want to make something boring. Also, I didn't want to spend all afternoon in the kitchen.
I know that the idea of stuffing pork sounds intimidating but trust me it's easy.
If you are looking for more of a traditional bone-in pork chop, you could try this recipe for Dutch Oven Pork Chops that are smothered in gravy.
Steps to prepare
You start by using a sharp knife and cutting a slit/pocket in each chop. Be careful not to cut all the way through but be sure to create a deep enough pocket that you can get a lot of yummy stuff in there.
Mix up your stuffing ingredients.
Place the stuffing inside the pocket.
Coat with breadcrumbs.
Cook and eat!
While this recipe is a quick and easy one, as I always recommend, take the credit. No need to let your guests or family know just how quick and easy it is. Enjoy the moment.
Recipe Tips
- If you over-stuff the chops some of the filling will fall out. This is okay. I actually prefer the dramatic look of this.
- Goes great over rice, with a side of roasted potatoes or over simply seasoned pasta (olive oil, salt, pepper and parsley)
- The breadcrumbs can be omitted if you prefer
- Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the pork
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 1 T butter
- 1 T olive oil
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 4 C spinach
- 4 oz goat cheese room temperature/softened
- ⅓ C julienne style sun dried tomatoes drained, packed in oil
- ½ C seasoned breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Place the spinach in a microwave safe steamer or bowl with loosely fitted cover with 1 T water. Cook high 1 minute or until wilted. Drain water from spinach.
- In a bowl combine softened goat cheese, wilted spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Set mixture aside.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a slit in each pork chop, being careful not to cut through to other side but making it deep enough to create a pocket.
- Spoon spinach mixture into the pocket of each pork chop.
- Place breadcrumbs on a plate and press the pork on both sides into the crumbs to coat.
- Heat oil and butter in a large non stick skillet over medium/high heat. Once butter is melted, add pork chops to pan.
- Cook pork about 4-5 minutes until nicely browned then turn over. Brown other side and cook until no longer pink in the middle. *See Notes*
- Serve with potatoes, rice or pasta.
Amanda|The Kitcheneer says
SO much flavor here! I am loving the goat cheese in this (my favorite)SO making this!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks! I looooove goat cheese too. I'm always looking for ways to incorporate it into recipes!
Stephanie says
I can't wait to make this! Looks super yummy!
The Food Hunter says
I love everything about this...I want to make it tonight for dinner.
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
What a fabulous recipe! Love the flavors!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I like how it looks when it falls out, too! And goat cheese stuffing?! Yum!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
Holy Moly, so many awesome flavors in this dish! I love goat cheese and I would be in heaven if we had this for dinner!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven says
Great dinner - sounds so good!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
That stuffing looks and sounds divine!!! What a way to dress up pork. <3
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Oh my goodness, these look and sound positively drool-worthy!!
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
I just had to drop in and grab this recipe! Looks so good!
Jamie says
This recipe ook so incredible! I love the idea of stuffing pork chops!
Healing Tomato says
This is so perfect for the whole family. You make dinners look very hearty and appealing.
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Rini!
Kim Lee says
Loving the looks of this meal! What great flavors!!
ukuze says
Oh wow!! This looks absolutely delicious!! My family would really enjoy it!!
Steve says
Really good and very easy to make. I used thin sliced pork chops and made a "sandwich" out of them, spreading the goat cheese mixture on top of one pork chop then placing another pork chop on top. I love sun-dried tomatoes, so I will probably up the amount I use the next time I make this.
foodyschmoody says
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