Easy-Peasy Pork Chops with Broccoli Orzo

I first used the seasoning mix I made up for grilled chicken breast; it was so delicious, I decided to try it on the pork chops. I then thought up the orzo side dish, and it was loved by even my picky kids! You can also cook the chops on your outdoor grill.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• ½ teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 6 thin, bone-in, center-cut pork chops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Combine sazon seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture generously over both sides of pork chops.

Step 3

Heat a large grill pan over medium heat. Grill chops until no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 4

While chops are grilling, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer cooked chops to a place. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic. Stir and cook without burning, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Stir cooked orzo and steamed broccoli into the saucepan with the onion mixture. Serve with pork chops.