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Tex-Mex Pork Chops and Rice Skillet

Tex-Mex Pork Chops and Rice Skillet

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning spice blend
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 🧅 1 cup onion
    • 1 cup green bell pepper
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🍅 2 (10-ounce) diced tomatoes and green chilies
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 🥣 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
    • 🌽 2 cups corn kernels, thawed
    • 🥒 2 cups zucchini
    • 🍚 1 cup uncooked rice

STEPS

1

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet. Season both sides of pork chops with taco seasoning, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.

2

Place chops in the hot skillet and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate, and keep warm.

3

In the same skillet, cook and stir onion and bell pepper, until the vegetables just begin to pick up a little color, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4

Pour in diced tomatoes and green chilies, with their juices, and stir, being sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.

5

Add chili powder and black pepper to the chicken broth, and stir in.

6

Add thawed corn kernels, sliced zucchini, and uncooked rice. Stir until vegetables are evenly distributed, and make sure all the rice is submerged in the cooking liquid. Bring to a boil.

7

Nestle pork chops into the skillet contents, and add any accumulated juices from the chops. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 20 minutes.

8

Remove cover, and continue to simmer until rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of pork chops should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

9

Garnish with flat-leaf parsley or cilantro and lime slices. Serve warm.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

682

Calories

  • 45
    Protein
  • 68
    Carbs
  • 27
    Fats

💡 Serve with avocado slices for added creaminess and healthy fats.Pair with simple quesadillas or a fresh salad for a complete meal.For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.