Description
Garlic Pork Chops bring weeknight dinner comfort straight from your kitchen, delivering rich flavor with minimal effort. Tender meat bathed in a silky sauce makes this simple recipe a family favorite that disappears faster than you can set the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pork chops
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Absorb excess moisture from 4 pork chops using paper towels. Generously coat both sides with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until surface shimmers and looks glossy.
- Gently place seasoned pork chops into hot skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches precisely 145°F.
- Transfer cooked pork chops to a clean plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to maintain warmth.
- Lower skillet heat to medium. Drop 4 minced garlic cloves into pan. Stir quickly for 30-45 seconds until aromatic.
- Stream ½ cup chicken broth into skillet, carefully scraping caramelized bits from bottom surface.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp dried thyme, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes into sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until mixture slightly thickens.
- Sprinkle ½ cup parmesan cheese into sauce. Whisk constantly until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes silky smooth.
- Nestle pork chops back into skillet. Drench meat with creamy sauce for 1-2 minutes to reheat thoroughly.
- Scatter 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley across top. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and pork remains juicy.
Notes
- Pat the pork chops super dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust that seals in all the juicy flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, as overcooking will make these pork chops tough and dry.
- For a lower-carb version, swap heavy cream with coconut cream or half-and-half to reduce calories and add a subtle nutty undertone.
- Fresh thyme can replace dried thyme for a brighter, more vibrant herb flavor if available in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg