Description
Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops bring sizzling flavor right to your dinner table, making weeknight meals feel like a gourmet experience. Seasoned with zesty garlic and nutty Parmesan, these juicy chops will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless pork chops
Supporting Flavors:
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Fats:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pat four 1-inch thick boneless pork chops completely dry using paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper across both surfaces.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, carefully lay pork chops down. Sear exactly 4 minutes per side until golden brown exterior develops.
- Remove pork chops from skillet. Reduce heat to medium and drop 2 tablespoons unsalted butter into pan. Melt butter quickly, then add 4 minced garlic cloves. Stir constantly for 60 seconds until garlic releases fragrant aroma.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese into skillet. Whisk butter and cheese together until smooth sauce forms. Your sauce should look creamy and slightly thickened.
- Return pork chops to skillet. Spoon cheese sauce generously over each chop. Cover pan and cook 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches precisely 145°F on meat thermometer.
- Transfer chops to serving plate. Drizzle remaining warm sauce directly over meat. Rest chops 3 minutes before serving to lock in juices.
Notes
- Pat pork chops completely dry to help them develop a perfect golden-brown crust and ensure better seasoning adherence.
- Choose bone-in pork chops for more flavor and juiciness, which can help prevent the meat from drying out during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, as overcooking makes pork tough and can compromise the tenderness of your chops.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your Parmesan cheese is free from additives and use certified gluten-free seasonings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg