Indulge in Cozy Comfort with Skillet Pork Chops and Beans. Discover the epitome of comfort with a delectable one-skillet creation – Skillet Pork Chops and Beans. Picture tender pork chops seared to golden perfection, nestled within aromatic cannellini beans – a culinary symphony inspired by the famed French cassoulet. In just 30 minutes, you can savor the essence of French cuisine without the fuss. Drawing inspiration from the elaborate cassoulet, this dish embraces convenience without sacrificing flavor. A medley of white beans, seasoned croutons, and fragrant herbs creates a symphony of tastes that elevate your weeknight dining. Pan-seared to a delightful crispiness, the pork chops find harmony with the rich, earthy notes of cannellini beans. This is comfort food at its peak, an effortless yet elegant creation that promises both satisfaction and ease. Experience the warmth of this French-inspired delight and indulge in culinary luxury tonight.
Skillet Pork Chops and Beans
Equipment
- 12-inch oven-safe skillet
- Zip-top bag
- Rolling Pin
- Thermometer (for checking pork doneness)
Ingredients
- 1 cup seasoned croutons (from a 5-oz. package)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless, center-cut pork chops (6 to 7 oz. each, 1 inch thick)
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (from 1 onion)
- 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 3 cloves)
- 2 cans (15.5 oz. each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup lower-sodium chicken stock
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to the desired temperature.
- Take the well-seasoned croutons from a 5-ounce package and set them aside.
- In a suitable cooking vessel, warm 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the boneless center-cut pork chops, each approximately 6 to 7 ounces and 1 inch thick, with ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt each. Add these seasoned pork chops to the preheated cooking vessel and cook them until they attain the desired level of doneness. Once cooked, set them aside.
- In the same cooking vessel, add the finely chopped yellow onion, equivalent to 1 onion, and the thinly sliced carrots, which amount to about 1 cup. Cook these ingredients until they become tender.
- Introduce 1 tablespoon of thinly sliced fresh sage along with 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, sourced from 3 cloves. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the drained and rinsed cannellini beans, which come in 15.5-ounce cans. Mix them well with the existing ingredients.
- To the mixture, add the well-seasoned croutons that were set aside earlier. Combine everything gently.
- Gradually pour in 1 cup of chicken stock with lower sodium content. Stir and allow the mixture to simmer for a short while, ensuring all the flavors meld together.
- At this point, reintroduce the cooked boneless center-cut pork chops to the vessel, arranging them on top of the mixture.
- Carefully transfer the entire cooking vessel to the preheated oven. Allow it to bake until the pork chops and the mixture achieve the desired level of warmth and the flavors are well combined.
- Once the dish is ready, remove it from the oven.
- You're now ready to serve your delicious creation. Plate the pork chops on top of a portion of the cannellini bean mixture, ensuring to distribute the flavorful mixture evenly.
- Enjoy your flavorful meal with your preferred sides!
