Heavenly Pork Chops

Indulge in the comforting flavors of "Heavenly Pork Chops," a show-stopping dish featuring juicy, bone-in pork chops bathed in a creamy Parmesan garlic sauce. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, the pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then gently simmered in a luscious sauce made with chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh herbs like thyme and parsley. This one-skillet recipe is not only quick and easy, with just 35 minutes from start to finish, but also delivers a restaurant-quality meal ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining. Serve these tender, flavorful pork chops with buttery mashed potatoes or crisp seasonal vegetables for a dish that's sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: creamy Parmesan sauce, pork chop recipe, one-skillet dinner, easy weeknight meal, savory comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the pork chops generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet until melted.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze, incorporating any browned bits for added flavor.

Step 7

Slowly stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 8

Add the grated Parmesan cheese and mix until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped parsley and thyme leaves for added fresh flavor.

Step 10

Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and let them simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes to fully heat and absorb the flavors.

Step 11

Serve the pork chops immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1225.5 grams (1225.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2224

Total Fat 180.40g	231%
Saturated Fat 82.40g	412%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 582mg	194%
Sodium 3947mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 7.50g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1.80g	6%
Total Sugars 0.90g
Protein 129.00g	258%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 595mg	46%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1837mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.8%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 1.4%