Description
Succulent pork chops with a golden-brown crust, complemented by a creamy sauce infused with garlic and thyme. Perfect for romantic dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick, boneless pork chops
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chops in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Create the sauce by sautéing minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth to scrape up flavorful bits, then stir in heavy cream.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese and thyme; stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Simmer the pork chops in the sauce for an additional 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve the pork chops drizzled with creamy sauce and garnish with thyme.
Notes
Allow pork to rest for a few minutes after cooking for better tenderness. Customize sauce by adding mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg