Creamy Dijion Pork Chops

My take on Longhorn Steak House Cowboy Pork Chops Recipe

Weight Watchers Points: 1

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Key Changes (What Makes It Lighter)

• Less oil: 1 tbsp instead of 2

• Cream swap: Heavy cream → nonfat Greek yogurt or light evaporated milk

• Optional leaner cut: Center-cut or loin pork chops

• Same bold seasonings to preserve flavor

• Estimated Calorie Reduction

  • Original: ~450–500 calories per serving

  • Low-cal version: ~280–320 calories per serving

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in or boneless lean pork chops (¾–1 inch thick)

• 1 tsp salt (or less to taste)

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth

• ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt (or light evaporated milk)

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Pork Chops

• Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.

• Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Step 2: Sear the Pork Chops

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

• Sear pork chops for 3 minutes per side until browned.

• Remove chops and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

• Reduce heat to medium.

• Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.

• Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.

• Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Finish Cooking

• Lower heat to medium-low.

• Whisk a few tablespoons of warm sauce into the Greek yogurt (prevents curdling).

• Stir yogurt mixture into skillet until smooth.

• Return pork chops to the pan and simmer 5–6 minutes, until internal temp reaches 145°F.

Optional Even Lighter Tweaks

• Use cooking spray instead of olive oil

• Serve with steamed veggies or cauliflower mash instead of potatoes

• Replace half the pork with chicken breast for further calorie reduction

  
  

Estimated Calorie Reduction

• Original: ~450–500 calories per serving

• Low-cal version: ~280–320 calories per serving

 Nutrition Per Serving (Low-Cal Version)

Calories: ~300 kcal

• Protein: ~34 g

• Fat: ~11 g

• Carbohydrates: ~5 g

Fat Breakdown

• Saturated fat: ~2.5 g

• Unsaturated fat: ~8 g

Other Nutrients

• Cholesterol: ~95 mg

• Sodium: ~650 mg (varies with salt & sauces)

• Fiber: ~0.5 g

• Sugars: ~2 g