French onion pork chops are a delicious way to enjoy a pork chop meal while also following a Weight Watchers dietary lifestyle.
Enjoy these flavor-filled pork chops any day of the week! Not only are they bound to be a family favorite, but they’re also super simple to make and are ready in 40 minutes!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
Pork chops are a filling, satisfying dish to eat any time of the year and this recipe is sure to grab your attention. This is also an easy meal to make ahead if you’re wanting to meal prep, or have some leftovers to look forward to on a day when you don’t feel like spending any time in the kitchen, but don’t want to spend your WW points on takeout!
How to reduce the points on this recipe
Don’t let the nine points calculation scare you away from this delicious recipe. You can follow the tops below to decrease the points and bulk up the zero point items.
You can always lower the points by using less meat, cheese, or mayo to create the recipe. Ground turkey can also be used, but you will lose the Big Mac flavors by skipping the beef.
Add more lettuce and pickles or even add other zero point vegetables. Make it a true salad with tomato, broccoli, cucumber and all of your favorite toppings that don’t add points.
- 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.
Ingredients for this recipe
Pork Chops: Boneless.
Butter: Unsalted.
Garlic: Minced.
Yellow Onions: Sliced.
Garlic Powder: For flavor.
All-Purpose White Flour: To thicken the sauce.
Beef Broth: For moisture and thickening of the sauce.
Mozzarella Cheese: For topping.
Salt and Pepper: To taste.
Fresh Parsley: Garnish.
Substitutions
– Beef Broth Substitute: You could use chicken or vegetable broth instead of the beef broth.
– Mozzarella Cheese Substitute: Any kind of white cheese would work in this. Try swapping for White Cheddar, Havarti or Provolone cheese. Though, keep in mind that Mozzarella cheese melts the best.
How to make french onion pork chops
Step 1: In a large non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the pan and saute for 15 minutes to caramelize. Stir the onions periodically to avoid burning to the bottom of the pan.
Step 3: Once onions have caramelized, move from the pan to a small bowl and set aside. Turn the heat to medium-high and sear each side of the pork chops (approximately 2 minutes per side). Once each side of the pork chops have been seared, move them back to the plate and turn the heat down to a medium-low temperature.
Step 5: Once the sauce has thickened, add the pork chops back into the pan and top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes (3-4 minutes if you prefer a slightly pink centre).
Expert Tips
– Cut the onion in half and then slice the onion into half circles, break the layers apart so that you have thin to medium strips of onion.
– It’s important not to add all the beef broth in at once, because it will cause the sauce to become lumpy, and will be hard to remove the lumps.
Storage suggestions
To store these pork chops, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can store for up to 3 months in the freezer if kept in a secure, freezer safe container to prevent freezer burn.
Reheating Tips
To reheat the pork chops, let them thaw if you had them frozen. You can then reheat in the oven or even microwave if you prefer.
Common Questions
Following this oven safe skillet recipe is the best way to cook great pork chops!
Adding bone broth like mentioned in this recipe is a great way to prevent dryness.
In this recipe, your pork chops will be ready to eat in 40 minutes!
What to serve with pork chops
These Air Fryer Mini Potatoes would be a tasty side dish to enjoy with this pork chop recipe. If you want a variety of vegetables to pair with this meal, then try out these Balsamic Roasted Vegetables. Perhaps you’re interested in a salad side? Then make this light Weight Watchers Mediterranean Salad!
French Onion Pork Chops
This delicious French onion pork chops recipe is simple to make and you can enjoy it even on a busy weeknight with minimal prep required!
- 6 Pork Chops boneless
- 2 Tbsp Butter unsalted
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 2 large Yellow Onions sliced
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 Tbsp All-Purpose White Flour
- 1½ c Beef Broth
- 1 c Mozzarella Cheese
- Fresh Parsley garnish
- Salt and Pepper to taste
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In a large non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic to the pan and saute for 15 minutes to caramelize. Stir the onions periodically to avoid burning to the bottom of the pan.
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While the onions are cooking, set your pork chops onto a plate in a single layer. Coat one side of the pork chops with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Once onions have caramelized, move from the pan to a small bowl and set aside. Turn the heat to medium-high and sear each side of the pork chops (approximately 2 minutes per side). Once each side of the pork chops have been seared, move them back to the plate and turn the heat down to a medium-low temperature.
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Add in the flour to the skillet and stir. Pour in approximately one tablespoon of the beef broth to the pan (this should form a paste with the flour). Slowly add in the rest of the broth and stir. Add the onions back in and then return to a medium heat. Let the broth come to a simmer, stirring constantly to thicken the sauce.
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Once the sauce has thickened, add the pork chops back into the pan and top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook for another 4-5 minutes (3-4 minutes if you prefer a slightly pink centre).
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Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice, with potatoes or atop some spiralized zucchini. Garnish with some fresh parsley. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Cut the onion in half and then slice the onion into half circles, break the layers apart so that you have thin to medium strips of onion.
- It’s important not to add all the beef broth in at once, because it will cause the sauce to become lumpy, and will be hard to remove the lumps.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 0.3mg
