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Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pork Chops

This delicious one-pan meal features perfectly seared pork chops topped with a creamy, garlicky sauce and sun-dried tomatoes, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 pieces pork chops (boneless, 1-inch thick)
Seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
Cooking Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tbsp butter (unsalted, Kerrygold preferred)
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio suggested)
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • Fresh basil (roughly chopped) For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, toss together garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mince the garlic, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and grate your Parmesan.
  3. Pat the pork chops dry and coat both sides generously with the prepared seasoning.
  4. Pour flour into a shallow dish. Dredge each pork chop, coating evenly, then shake off any excess. Reserve extra flour on a plate.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Once it’s sizzling, add the pork chops and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook on the other side until browned, then transfer to a clean plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle reserved flour, stirring for 1 minute to create a roux.
  3. Pour in white wine and chicken stock, scraping up those tasty brown bits at the bottom. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and luscious.
  5. Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer gently for 5-6 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness by checking the thickest part — they should be white or pale pink. Serve hot, spooning sauce over the chops, and garnish with fresh basil!

Notes

Keep an eye on the pork while it simmers in the sauce; overcooking can lead to dry chops. You can swap Parmesan for mozzarella or feta for a different flavor. For more heat, increase the red pepper flakes.