Description
Tender and juicy pork chops cooked to perfection and served with a rich, velvety creamy sauce made from garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. This quick and easy recipe elevates classic pork chops with luxurious flavors and is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For Searing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Creamy Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. This helps achieve a perfect sear and flavorful crust.
- Sear the Pork Chops: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted and is sizzling, place the pork chops in the pan. Sear each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chops and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the pan. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard, simmering gently to thicken the sauce for 3-5 minutes.
- Finish and Combine: Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the creamy sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes. This allows the chops to soak in the sauce and ensures they stay juicy.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped herbs like thyme or parsley over the top for a burst of color and fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- Dry the meat well to achieve a beautiful sear without steaming.
- Do not overcook; pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145°F for juiciness.
- Use fresh garlic and herbs for best flavor.
- Deglaze properly by scraping the pan to incorporate flavorful browned bits into the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce gently to prevent cream from curdling or separating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: pork chops, creamy sauce, quick dinner, easy recipe, family friendly, comfort food