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.
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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
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.
Step 2: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl around the pan.
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.
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
Seasoning heavily is required to bring out the flavor in the pork. Consider adding ⅛ teaspoon of salt and pepper to each side.
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
For this specific recipe, you’ll be actively cooking your pork chops for 15-20 minutes.
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.
To prevent dry pork chops, be sure to cook with a liquid like broth, oil, and/or butter.
Other Weight Watchers Recipes
- Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
- Weight Watchers SmartPoints Salads
- Instant Pot Mushroom Barley Soup
- Instant Pot Weight Watchers Macaroni and Cheese
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.
Weight Watchers Pork Chops
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.
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