Description
A delicious creamy dish featuring tender pork medallions served with orzo pasta, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed and cut into 1-inch thick medallions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 pound orzo pasta
- Optional: additional grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Season the pork medallions generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork medallions to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the broth has reduced by half.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return the pork medallions to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well.
- Serve the creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions over a bed of cooked orzo. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- For a lower calorie option, replace heavy cream with half-and-half.
- This dish can be garnished with extra herbs for added flavor.
- Ensure pork is cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg