Description
Tender, juicy boneless pork chops smothered in a rich and creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1.5 lbs / 700g), about 1-inch thick
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g) or gluten-free flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- 2 tablespoons butter (30g)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (360ml)
- ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and dredge each chop, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops without overcrowding the pan. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F / 63°C). Remove chops and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Lower heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon of butter to skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Stir in Dijon mustard and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Return pork chops to skillet and spoon sauce over them. Warm together for 2 minutes so chops absorb sauce flavors.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Use fresh garlic and freshly ground black pepper for best flavor. Avoid burning garlic by stirring constantly and keeping heat moderate. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream; if too thin, simmer longer to reduce. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free flour or cornstarch. Bone-in pork chops can be used but require longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sau
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 38
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