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Thick-cut, bone-in pork chops being pan-seared to a perfect golden-brown crust in a hot skillet.

Creamy Garlic Pork Chops (The Juiciest, Most Flavorful Recipe!)

This Creamy Garlic Pork Chops recipe delivers perfectly juicy, pan-seared pork in a rich, savory garlic cream sauce. An easy, one-skillet dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes and guaranteed to be a new family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 4 thick-cut pork chops About 1 to 1.5 inches thick, bone-in or boneless
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt Or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Cast iron or stainless steel works best for a great sear.
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow it to simmer and reduce by about half, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F / 63°C).
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with the sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the pork chops. Cook in two batches if necessary to ensure a perfect crust.
Tip 2: For the creamiest sauce, use full-fat heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.