Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops
Each Spinach Stuffed Pork Chop contains 42g protein and 528 calories — a complete dinner option that hits your macros in one component. Batch-preps 6 servings in minimal time on the stovetop, giving you four nights of post-workout meals without repetition.
Ingredients
- •Pork Chops, Bone-In(907g)
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Paprika, Ground(5g)
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch pepper
- •Spinach(170g)
- •Cream Cheese(227g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •Tomatoes, Sun-Dried, Packed In Oil(120g)
- •Mozzarella Cheese(60g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Italian seasoning(30g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400 °F (200°C).
- 2Season both sides of each pork chop with the onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Slice a pocket into each chop about 3/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way.
- 3To make the dip: squeeze and discard excess liquid out of the spinach. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan, herbs and garlic; mix well to combine.
- 4Fill pork 'pockets' with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon; seal with toothpicks.
- 5Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or non stick pan over medium-high heat. Sear chops in batches until golden on both sides (about 3 minutes per side) until golden.
- 6Transfer chops to HOT oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until no longer pink in the centre. (Internal temperature of 150°F or 65°C with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a pork chop.)
- 7Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
528
calories
42g
protein
34g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 15.1g
- Sodium
- 523 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.1g
6 servings per batch · ~267g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops have per serving?
Each serving contains 42g of protein and 528 calories with 34g fat and 14g carbs. This is a solid protein-per-serving count in a low-carb dinner format.
How long does Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 6 servings, making it an efficient dinner batch for the week. Each serving takes minimal active time once the stuffing and chops are assembled.
Is Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops good for fat loss?
At 528 calories and 42g protein per serving, this recipe fits fat loss phases with a favorable protein-to-calorie ratio. The low carb content (14g) supports appetite control while maintaining satiety.
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