Description
Succulent creamy garlic pork chops promise a delightful culinary journey through savory flavors. Garlic-infused sauce and tender meat invite diners to savor a comforting meal that satisfies deep hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (boneless or bone-in, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or basil (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels to ensure optimal browning and season comprehensively with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Searing: Heat cast-iron skillet to medium-high, add olive oil, and cook pork chops until golden-brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, creating a caramelized exterior while maintaining internal tenderness.
- Sauce Foundation: Reduce skillet heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then deglaze with heavy cream, scraping up flavorful browned bits from the pan’s surface.
- Sauce Development: Whisk cream cheese and parmesan into the cream, incorporating chicken broth and thyme leaves to develop a rich, velvety sauce with complex flavor profiles.
- Finishing: Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy garlic sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken.
- Presentation: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, drizzling additional sauce over the perfectly cooked pork chops.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Moisture: Pat pork chops completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Prevent Overcooking: Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for 145°F (63°C) to maintain juicy, tender pork without drying out.
- Sauce Rescue Technique: If sauce breaks or becomes too thick, gradually whisk in warm chicken broth or a splash of cream to restore smooth consistency.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace heavy cream with coconut cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter version, making the dish suitable for keto and low-carb dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg