Smothered Pork Chops with Onions and Cheddar Grits

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups water
• 2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• Dash of ground red pepper
• 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water

Preparation

1. Bring water to a boil; stir in grits. Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, and red pepper.
2. While grits cook, sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and black pepper. Dredge in flour. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and onion; sauté 6 minutes, turning pork over after 3 minutes. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes. Serve with grits.