Slow Cooker Pizza Pork Chops

By pdixon1

Pork chops and pasta sauce partner for a taste-tempting dinner reminiscent of pizza.
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 4 hours 10 min

Ingredients

• 6 pork loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 2 1/4 lb)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 cups tomato pasta sauce
• 4 cups cooked orzo
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Remove excess fat from pork. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook about 5 minutes, turning once, until brown.
2.Place pork in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle onion over pork. Add pasta sauce.
3.Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
4.Place orzo on platter. Top with pork and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.