Creamy Garlic Pork Chops
These Creamy Garlic Pork Chops are tender, juicy, and smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce. A quick, comforting dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 –8 whole garlic cloves peeled
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic cloves, cooking until lightly golden and fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Return pork chops to the pan. Simmer 6–8 minutes, spooning sauce over the top until cooked through (145°F internal temp).
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
Use bone-in pork chops if preferred; just increase cooking time slightly.
For extra flavor, add ¼ cup grated Parmesan to the sauce.
Don’t overcook pork; a meat thermometer ensures tenderness.