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Southwest Pork Chop Foil Packs

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 8, 2017
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These flavorful pork chops are paired with a seasoned black bean, corn, salsa verde mixture and topped with spicy pepper Jack cheese. Bundled in a foil pack and baked or grilled, these make dinnertime and cleanup a breeze.

Southwest Pork Chop Foil Packs

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm™ organic frozen sweet corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 boneless pork chops (5 to 7 oz each), 3/4 to 1 inch thick
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • Lime wedges, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix black beans, frozen corn, salsa verde, chili powder and cumin. Sprinkle pork chops with salt; place 1 on center of each sheet of foil. Dividing evenly, spoon about 3/4 cup bean mixture around and on top of each pork chop. Top each pork chop with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  • Step 
    3
    Bring up 2 sides foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
  • Step 
    4
    Place packs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes. Rotate packs 1/2 turn; cook 5 to 8 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads at least 145°F. Remove packs from grill. Carefully fold back foil. Garnish with lime slices.
  • Step 
    5
    To make in oven, place packs on cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F 30 to 35 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads at least 145°F.

Nutrition

440 Calories
17g Total Fat
45g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
8g
39%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg
38%
Sodium
870mg
36%
Potassium
780mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4g
19%
Sugars
4g
Protein
45g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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