Pork Chops Marsala With Asparagus

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick, trimmed of fat
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) package white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large shallot, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup marsala wine

Directions

1. 1

   Evenly season pork chops, on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.

2. 2

   In 12-inch non-stick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium 1 minute. Add chops and cook 6 minutes or until browned on the outside and still slightly pink in the center, turning over once. Transfer chops to platter, keep warm.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, heat remaining oil 1 minute. Add mushrooms, shallot, and thyme; cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are browned and shallot is softened.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, place asparagus in glass pie plate with 2 tablespoons water; cover and cook in microwave on High 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or until fork-tender. Set aside.

5. 5

   Add broth and wine to mushroom mixture; cook 2 minutes. Place chops on 4 dinner plates; top with wine sauce. Serve with asparagus.