Description
Impressive yet effortless dinner party pork chops seared to perfection and finished in a rich, velvety garlic parmesan sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick-cut bone-in pork chops (approx. 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Dredge each chop in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the pan. Add minced garlic and oregano; sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and simmer gently for 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Reduce heat to low. Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return pork chops to the pan, spooning sauce over them. Warm through for 1-2 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan to ensure a good sear. Rest the meat for 3-5 minutes before serving to retain juices. For a gluten-free version, omit the flour dredge. For a dairy-free option, use olive oil and dairy-free cream alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 40
Keywords: pork chops, creamy garlic sauce, parmesan, dinner party, easy weeknight dinner, one pan meal, garlic parmesan