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Creamy Garlic Pork Chops

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A cozy and impressive one-pan dinner featuring juicy pork chops in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick (~1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (240ml)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried oregano, basil, and thyme)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown crust forms. Remove chops and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant and soft but not browned.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Stir in Dijon mustard and Italian seasoning. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Let sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Add broth or water if too thick.
  7. Remove pan from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese a handful at a time until melted and sauce is smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Nestle pork chops back into the sauce. Cover pan with lid or foil and simmer gently on low heat for 3 minutes to finish cooking and soak up sauce.
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Do not burn the garlic as it will make the sauce bitter. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for smooth melting. Keep sauce at gentle simmer to avoid breaking. Rest pork chops briefly after searing to keep juicy. Adjust seasoning at the end as broth and cheese add saltiness. For leftovers, reheat gently with splash of broth or cream to loosen sauce.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sau
  • Calories: 410
  • Sodium: 520
  • Fat: 26
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 3
  • Protein: 38

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