This is one of those dishes where the aroma compels my family to yell into the kitchen, “Whatcha making??” And thankfully the taste of the dish lives up to all their expectations. Get ready to impress (with very little effort) when you make this one!
Other Pork Chop Recipes You Might Enjoy
- Creamy Braised Pork Chops (or Chicken)
- Rosemary Pork Chops with Roasted Garlic
- Unstuffed Pork Chops
- Crispy Pork with a Cracker Crust
Easy Braised Cajun Pork Chops
This braised pork chops recipe is one of those dishes where the aroma compels my family to yell into the kitchen, “Whatcha making??” Get ready to impress!
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops, about ¾” thick
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth, or vegetable
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the spices with a fork. Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides of the pork chops until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet with a tight fitting lid. Sear the pork chops (in batches if necessary) on both sides until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- With all the chops in the pan, pour in the broth, cover, turn down to medium low, and cook until the pork chops are done all the way through and no longer pink inside, about 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of your pork chops).
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Easy Braised Cajun Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 716mg31%
Potassium 567mg16%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 300IU6%
Vitamin C 4.1mg5%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hi Lisa. I’m not a “bone-in” type so want to learn if there’s an advantage to cooking meat with the bones left in. Does it effect the end result? Thanks! — Christine
so much more flavor is given cooking with the bone in meat…
What temperature should the oven be set for?
I was wondering what side dish is pictured with the pork chops and zucchini???? It also looks delicious!
Hi. This recipe is a stove-top one. ;)
What are the recipes for the two side dishes in the pork chop photo?
Thanks!
They will both be in my next cookbook which will be out Nov 1 (but is available for preorder now)! :)
That’s what caught my eye, too!! I’ll try to be patient!
What are those delicious looking sides? Can you please post a link?
This cajun spice sounds fantastic! Yum!