The Best Skillet Pork Chops with Quinoa
Need an easy meal with a meaty main? Our skillet pork chops with quinoa is a tasty mix of healthy ingredients, all made in one pan.
Servings Prep Time
4servings 5minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 5minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
  • 1tablespoon coconut oil
  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 1 small onionfinely chopped
  • 2 small serrano peppersfinely chopped (or any other pepper of your choice- jalapeno, Anaheim, or poblano)
  • 3cloves garlicminced
  • 1cup dry quinoarinsed
  • 4cups chicken stock
Instructions
  1. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the coconut oil in the skillet.
  2. Season the pork chops on both sides liberally with salt and pepper. Place in the heated skillet and brown on both sides. Remove to a separate plate.
  3. Add the onion and peppers to the skillet. Saute for 5-10 minutes, until they have softened. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
  4. Return the pork chops back to the skillet. Spread the quinoa on the pork chops. Pour the chicken stock over the quinoa and pork. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 30 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Place one pork chop and a large spoonful of quinoa in 4 separate bowls and serve.
Recipe Notes

Recipe by Ashley Martell.