Tuscan Pork Chops (Or Chicken) With Rosemary

FlemishMinx's Note:

I just love this sauce, and it is so easy to put together, too. Though I haven't tried it with chicken yet, I think it would be great with 4 chicken breast fillets substituted for the pork chops--simply increase the simmering time (in step number 6).

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless pork chops , 3/4 inch thick
• 10 sun-dried tomatoes , coarsely chopped (NOT oil-packed)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup madeira wine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 shallot , finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary , chopped
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, cover the sun-dried tomato pieces with chicken broth and madeira; bring to a boil, remove from heat and allow to stand about 10 minutes to plump the tomatoes.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-heat.
3. Add the pork chops and brown on both sides; remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Add shallots and garlic to the skillet and cook briefly (till they become fragrant).
5. Stir in tomatoes with the liquid and chopped rosemary.
6. Return the chops to the skillet, cover tightly and cook over low heat (just simmering) for 5 to 6 minutes (longer as needed for chicken breasts) until they are cooked through.
7. Remove the meat from the skillet to serving platter.
8. Combine water and cornstarch; add to the skillet.
9. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
10. Top the meat with the sauce and serve.

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

This recipe was very easy to make. Other than using bone-in chops, I did not alter the recipe at all. The prep was minimal, which was good for a weeknight. We liked the sauce, but maybe not enough to make again. Thanks!

[Chef #1502712]

This was really good! My husband loved it...he said it tasted Tuscan before I even told him what is was called. I didn't have any wine on hand, so just used more chicken broth. I also used oil packed tomatoes blotted really well and dried rosemary. I stuck my sauce in a food chopper right before adding the cornstarch/water slurry. Great recipe!

[Irmgard]

This is delicious and I found that it reheats well and the flavour actually improves after sitting for a couple of days. I made it this time with pork chops but will definitely try it with chicken, too.