Weeknight Pork Chops

Elevate your busy evenings with these quick and flavorful Weeknight Pork Chops, a one-skillet dinner perfect for the family. Featuring perfectly seared, bone-in pork chops coated in a savory blend of paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, this dish is all about bold flavors and minimal effort. The creamy pan sauce, made with garlic, thyme, chicken broth, heavy cream, and a splash of lemon juice, takes these chops to the next level, creating a rich and tangy finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a crowd-pleasing meal that pairs beautifully with comforting sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. It's easy, delicious, and bound to become a staple in your weeknight rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the pork chops in a single layer.

Step 3

Sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside to rest.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the heavy cream, fresh thyme leaves, and lemon juice. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

Return the pork chops to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Spoon the sauce over the chops and let them warm through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Serve the pork chops hot with the creamy pan sauce drizzled on top. Pair with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(951.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1658.8

Total Fat 128.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 422.0mg	0%
Sodium 2705.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 110.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 119.8mg	0%
Iron 5.2mg	0%
Potassium 1594.5mg	0%

*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: 70.8%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 2.1%