Italian Herbed Pork Chops w/ Steamed Asparagus, Rice A Roni, and Whole Grain Bread

Dinner Tonight: Italian Herbed Pork Chops w/ Steamed Asparagus, Rice A Roni, and Whole Grain Bread

I had Italian Herbed Pork Chops with Steamed Asparagus, Rice A Roni, and Whole Grain Bread for dinner tonight. I used Kraft Free Italian Dressing to marinate the Chops and used Thyme, Chives, Basil, and Oregano as my herbs. I've used this recipe several times and really like it. The Italian Dressing combined with Herbs makes the Chops tender and moist with a fantastic flavor.

For sides I had Steamed Asparagus, Rice A Roni (Chicken Flavor), and Whole Grain Bread. The Asparagus is Walmart Marketside Asparagus. It comes in a microwavable bag and you just heat it for 2 minutes and it's done. Really a very easy and quick way to have some good steamed Asparagus! The Rice A Roni Chicken Flavor was the first time I've had Rice A Roni in years. It's new one that comes in a 1 serving microwavable cup. Just add the seasoning packet and add water. Microwave for 3 1/2 minutes, cool for 1 minute and stir and serve! It came out great and tasted like the Rice A Roni I remember. They have 2 or 3 different kinds and look forward to trying them. This one was 190 calories, 41 carbs, and 1 gram fat. i also had Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread.

Italian Herbed Pork Chops

Ingredients:

4 pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick
1 cup reduced fat Italian dressing
4 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (any combination – chives, basil, oregano, rosemary)

Cooking Directions:

Place chops in a resealable plastic bag. Add dressing and herbs; seal and refrigerate 3 to 8 hours. Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade. Fry chops over medium heat (or broil 4 inches from heat) for 8 to 9 minutes, turning once until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

Serves 4.

Nutrition:

Calories: 144 calories
Protein: 25 grams
Fat: 5 grams
Sodium: 360 milligrams
Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams

Rice A Roni Chicken

A family classic! Our Rice-A-Roni® Chicken flavor blends rice and vermicelli with chicken broth, onions, parsley, garlic and other natural flavors to create a delicious side dish that will delight your whole family. It's the perfect complement to your favorite chicken recipes.