Marry Me Pork Chops (Printable)
Tender pork in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pork
01 - 4 boneless pork chops, 1 inch thick
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
10 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained
11 - 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or herbes de Provence
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat pork chops thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, pressing gently to help the seasoning adhere.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and allow to melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Add sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts completely and sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 7-10 minutes until pork reaches internal temperature of 145°F.
06 - Transfer pork chops to serving plates. Spoon generous amounts of sauce over each chop. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately while hot.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
01 -
- The creamy sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- Perfect for those nights when you want something impressive without the stress
02 -
- Don't skip searing the pork first, that brown fond from the pan becomes essential flavor in your sauce
- The sauce continues thickening as it sits, so don't worry if it looks slightly thin at first
03 -
- Buy sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil rather than dry ones, they're more tender and flavorful
- Grate your own parmesan instead of using pre-grated for better melting