SMOTHERED PORK LOIN RECIPES

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion and 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer mixture to plate.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; melt over medium-high heat. Season both sides of pork chops with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Add to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until browned.
• Add chicken broth and vegetable mixture to skillet. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center (145°F).
• Remove pork to rimmed serving dish; cover to keep warm. Stir whipping cream into vegetable mixture, and cook until heated through; transfer to serving dish with pork chops. Serve warm with rice.

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and tender. Transfer mixture to plate.
• Season pork chops with pepper. Add to same skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until browned (145°F). Remove from skillet to plate; cover and keep warm.
• Add chicken broth, cream cheese spread, ranch seasoning and cooked onions to skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until bubbly and slightly thickened. Add pork chops back to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
• Cool 5 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken. Serve with egg noodles. Garnish with chopped chives.