Description
Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops bring tender, juicy meat together with crispy, cheesy goodness that makes dinner feel special. Perfectly seasoned and quick to prepare, these chops deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless pork chops
Fresh Herbs and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic
- Chopped fresh parsley or basil
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Take paper towels and thoroughly dry your 2 pork chops, removing excess moisture to ensure perfect searing.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder evenly across both sides of the pork chops.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil with 1 tablespoon butter, allowing them to heat and blend together.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet, searing for exactly 4-5 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Transfer seared pork chops to a separate plate, keeping them warm and ready for the next stage.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons butter, creating a smooth base for the sauce.
- Drop 2 minced garlic cloves into the melted butter, stirring for precisely 30 seconds until their aroma releases.
- Pour ½ cup heavy cream into the skillet, then whisk in ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, gently stirring to help it thicken and blend smoothly.
- If desired, add 1 cup fresh spinach leaves and let them wilt for 1 minute within the creamy sauce.
- Carefully return pork chops to the skillet, spooning the rich sauce generously over their surface.
- Let pork chops bathe in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, ensuring they reach the perfect internal temperature.
- Plate the pork chops, drizzling remaining sauce over them and sprinkling chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Pat the pork chops completely dry to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, aiming for 145°F internal temperature for juicy, safe-to-eat pork.
- For a low-carb version, skip the cream sauce and use chicken broth with a touch of heavy cream to reduce calories.
- Choose bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and moisture, which helps prevent the meat from drying out during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 554 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 613 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 146 mg