Oven-baked Stuffed Lamb Chops

ingredients

• servings: 6
• 6 (1-inch thick) boneless lamb chops
• 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
• 1 (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons italian dressing, divided
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 6 (6 ounce) packages dry stuffing mix (such as stove top®)
• toothpicks
• 1 tablespoon water, or as desired

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins cook time: 25 mins ready time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
• place lamb chops in a large bowl and season all sides with adobo seasoning, sazon seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and salt; add 2 tablespoons italian dressing and flip to coat.
• bring 1 1/2 cups water and margarine to a boil in a saucepan; add stuffing mix and cover. remove saucepan from heat and set aside until stuffing absorbs water, about 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
• remove lamb chops from bowl, reserving liquid and seasonings. lay each lamb chop flat on cutting board and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the lamb, leaving 3 sides intact. stuff each lamb chop with stuffing and close pocket using a toothpick.
• arrange lamb chops on a baking sheet. mix remaining 1 tablespoon italian dressing and 1 tablespoon water with reserved juices from lamb chops; pour over lamb chops.
• bake in the preheated oven until lamb chops are cooked through, 25 to 35 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).