Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops
Juicy garlic parmesan pork chops seared golden brown and finished in a rich, creamy garlic butter parmesan sauce. A restaurant-quality dinner made easily at home in one skillet!
Pin Share Print Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Large skillet (Cast iron or stainless steel preferred for best sear)
- Meat thermometer (To check internal temperature (145°F))
- Tongs (For flipping pork chops easily)
- Whisk (For blending sauce smoothly)
- Grater (For freshly grated parmesan cheese)
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops - Bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons Salt - For seasoning pork evenly
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Adds savory depth
- ½ teaspoon Paprika - For color and warmth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil - For searing pork
- 3 tablespoons Butter - Adds richness to sauce
- 6 cloves Garlic - Minced, for aromatic base
- 1 cup Heavy cream - Creates creamy sauce texture
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese - Freshly grated for smooth melt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning - Optional, for herbal notes
- ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes - Optional, for subtle heat
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley - Chopped, for garnish
- Salt & pepper - To taste for final seasoning
Instructions
- Pat dry and season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in skillet and sear pork chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove pork chops and tent with foil to rest.
- Melt butter in skillet, sauté garlic 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to deglaze browned bits.
- Stir in parmesan until melted into smooth sauce.
- Add Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Return pork chops, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Top with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 245g | Calories: 520kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) | Protein: 43g (86%) | Fat: 35g (54%) | Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 160mg (53%) | Sodium: 720mg (31%) | Potassium: 640mg (18%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 560IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 180mg (18%) | Iron: 1.1mg (6%)