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Weight Watchers Pork Chops

When was the last time you enjoyed a good hearty meal that included Weight Watchers Pork Chops? This will be a healthy dinner option for you and your family!

Pork is the other white meat and can be a part of any healthy eating plan. Using loin chops is my favorite way to enjoy a WW low point dinner.

Final product of Weight Watchers pork chops.

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Why you’ll love this recipe

Pork chops are a great way to enjoy a flavorful meal with your friends or family. Even this simple recipe is filled with flavor that you’re sure to love!

Another thing I like about the WW program is making meals like this the whole family can enjoy.  The Weight Watchers lifestyle of eating is good for the whole family, not just the person following the program. 

This recipe is simple to create, making it the perfect dinner dish to make any day of the week!

Courtesy WW Point Calculation

  • Be sure to calculate the points value of the foods and recipes you eat in the app.
  • Always add ingredients and serving sizes and don’t rely on the nutrition facts in the recipe.
  • Accuracy will come from the information you input on the app.

What Ingredients do I need to make Weight Watchers Pork Chops?

These Weight Watchers Pork Chops are simple and delicious. They are a great way to enjoy a protein-packed meal that is low in points.  Preparing your own fresh marinade is the key to the amazing flavor and juicy meat. Pork chops often get a bad rap for being dry and bland. This recipe will change your mind.

Pork loin chops: Thick cut, approximately 1 inch.
Olive oil: On the pan during cooking.
Salt: To taste
Pepper: To taste

Close up of pork chops and green beans.

Here’s how to make these awesome Weight Watchers pork chops: 

This is not a complicated recipe. It’s really easy to make these tasty Weight Watchers pork chops and the whole family will enjoy this recipe. I love when I can enjoy the same dinner recipes I’m feeding my family while still sticking with my WW program!

How to make pork chops for Weight Watchers

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Oil on a skillet before cooking.

Step 2: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl around the pan.

Pork chops cooking on a skillet with butter on top.

Step 3: Season both sides of each pork loin chop heavily with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and brown (about 2 minutes) before flipping. Brown on second side.

Green beans and cooked pork chops served.

Step 4: Move skillet to oven and bake pork loin chops for 15 to 20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees is reached. Rest pork loin chops for 5 minutes prior to serving to help the meat retain its juices when cut.

Expert Tips

Storage suggestions

Store these pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If you’re storing in the freezer, be sure to keep them in a freezer safe container to minimize freezer burn. 

Reheating Tips

You can use the oven or even microwave to reheat these pork chops. Be sure to thaw before reheating if you froze them during storage. 

Common Questions

How long should I cook pork chops for?

For this specific recipe, you’ll be actively cooking your pork chops for 15-20 minutes.

What’s the best way to cook pork chops?

There are multiple great ways to cook your pork chops, but I prefer to use an oven safe skillet in the oven after briefly browning on the stove.

How to prevent pork chops drying out while cooking?

To prevent dry pork chops, be sure to cook with a liquid like broth, oil, and/or butter.

Other Weight Watchers Recipes

Each serving is right around four ounces. Be sure to weigh your meat to make sure the points value is right for your meal. 

Serve Weight Watchers Pork Chops with fresh steamed green beans or a nice green salad to add more fiber and flavor to your plate. Pairing your points foods with a side of your choosing for a relatively low point protein choice that is filling, delicious, and easy to make is key to sticking to your goals. 

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Weight Watchers Pork Chops

These Weight Watchers pork chops are super simple and easy to make any day of the week. They're packed with flavor for a quick dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Pork Loin Chops thick cut (approximately 1 inch)
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl around the pan.
  • Season both sides of each pork loin chop heavily with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and brown (about 2 minutes) before flipping. Brown on second side.
  • Move skillet to oven and bake pork loin chops for 15 to 20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees is reached. Rest pork loin chops for 5 minutes prior to serving to help the meat retain its juices when cut.

Notes

Seasoning heavily is required to bring out the flavor in the pork. Consider adding ⅛ teaspoon of salt and pepper to each side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 270kcal | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 500mg | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Your recipe seems to be incomplete. Thank you for sharing and linking to original, that was helpful! Can’t wait to try.