6 rib or loin pork chops -- 3/4 inch thick

3 Tbsp butter or margarine

3 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1 1/2 Tsp salt

1/4 Tsp pepper

1 Can chicken broth -- 14 1/2 oz

2 Tbsp cooking oil

additional salt and pepper -- optional 6 c potatoes -- thinly sliced

1 med onion -- sliced

Paprika and chopped fresh parsley -- optional

In a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken broth; cook and stir constantly until mixture boils. Cook for 1 minute; remove from the heat and set aside.

In a skillet, brown pork chops in oil; season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer potatoes and onion. Pour the broth mixture over. Place pork chops on top.

Cover and bake at 350 degree F for 1 hour; uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with paprika and parsley.