Slow Cooker Pizza Pork Chops

 

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)

• 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.