Marry Me Pork Chops (Printable)

Tender pork in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce, ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pork

01 - 4 boneless pork chops, about 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 (in oil, 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 (optional)

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown crust forms. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
03 - Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until cheese melts completely and sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 7-10 minutes until pork chops reach internal temperature of 145°F and are cooked through.
06 - Transfer pork chops to serving plates. Spoon warm sauce generously over each chop. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Everything happens in one pan, so cleanup is almost nonexistent
  • The flavors are rich and restaurant-quality but using ingredients you probably have
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of patting the pork dry, or you won't get that beautiful caramelized sear
  • Bring the pork to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even results
  • The sauce continues to thicken as it stands, so don't over-reduce it in the pan
03 -
  • Buy sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil rather than dry ones for the best texture and flavor
  • Grate your own parmesan from a wedge instead of using pre-grated cheese

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