Marry Me Pork Chops (Printable View)

Tender pork in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Pat pork chops thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork chops 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 skillet and melt. Sauté minced garlic 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. 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 reaches internal temperature of 145°F.
06 - Transfer pork chops to serving plates. Spoon generous amounts of sauce over each chop. Garnish with freshly chopped basil and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Pork chops stay juicy because they finish cooking right in that luxurious cream sauce
  • Something about the combination makes people go quiet and reach for seconds immediately
02 -
  • Thinner pork chops will overcook in the sauce, so buy specifically one-inch thick ones
  • The sauce continues thickening as it stands, so do not panic if it looks slightly thin at first
  • Using pre-grated parmesan creates a grainy texture instead of smooth, velvety sauce
03 -
  • Pat the pork chops absolutely dry before seasoning for the best golden crust
  • Let the sauce reduce uncovered for 2 minutes after adding the pork for thicker consistency

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