Italian-Style Stuffed Pork Chops
Italian-Style Stuffed Pork Chops are thick-cut pork chops filled with a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, herbs, cheese, and often vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes. This hearty main course is a popular Italian-American adaptation of classic Italian flavors, emphasizing aromatic herbs like sage and rosemary. It's a comforting, oven-baked dish that transforms a simple chop into a flavorful centerpiece.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with moderate carbohydrates from the breadcrumb stuffing. It provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12 and niacin, from the pork. A typical serving contains approximately 400-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Selenium | 45 µg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 410 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
Per 1 stuffed pork chop (approx. 220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The stuffing technique, known as 'ripieno' in Italian, is a traditional method used to add flavor and moisture to lean meats. Nutritionally, pairing pork with herbs like sage can aid digestion, while the cheese in the stuffing adds calcium.
