Marry Me Pork Chops (Printable)

Tender pork chops in a velvety sun-dried tomato and parmesan cream sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Pork

01 - 4 boneless pork chops, approximately 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
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat pork chops thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, pressing seasoning into meat to 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 golden brown crust forms. Transfer chops to a plate and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the 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. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until cheese melts completely and sauce begins to thicken.
05 - Return pork chops to skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and 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 fresh chopped basil and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Perfect for when you want something impressive but only have 35 minutes
02 -
  • Dry pork chops sear dramatically better than damp ones
  • The sauce thickens as it stands so do not over-reduce
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the pork
  • Let the chops rest 5 minutes before serving

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