Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Pork Chops

close up of stuffed pork chop. The filling is oozing out of the center and it sits upon a bed of pasta.

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Pesto Mozzarella Stuffed Pork Chops

These Stuffed Pork Chops have a flavorful pesto mozzarella filling and a crunchy breadcrumb coating. This pork chop pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes or rice.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: italian, pesto, pork

Servings:

Calories: 423kcal

Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

2 Tablespoon olive oil
½ Cup mozzarella cheese shredded
2 Tablespoon pesto sauce
2 Tablespoon dried breadcrumbs seasoned
½ Cup dried breadcrumbs seasoned
4 boneless pork chops thick cut
¼ Cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 large eggs lightly beaten mixed with 1 t water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °F
Combine mozzarella, pesto and 2 T breadcrumbs in a bowl. Set aside.
Cut a slit in each pork chop, forming a pocket. Be sure NOT to cut all the way through. Stuff each chop with mozzarella mixture.
Create a dredging station using three shallow bowls. One for flour, salt and pepper. The next for eggs lightly beaten with water and the third for the breadcrumbs.
Dredge each stuffed chop in flour, then in egg and finally in breadcrumbs (coat both sides).
Heat oil in a large non-stick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
Add chops and cook until brown (about 3-4 min). Carefully flip chops over and brown other side. Once both sides are browned, transfer the chops in oven-safe skillet into the oven. Bake 12-15 minutes, until pork is cooked through.
Serve over pasta, rice or mashed potato.

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