Marry Me Pork Chops (Printable)

Juicy pork chops in a velvety sun-dried tomato cream sauce with parmesan and fresh herbs.

# What You Need:

→ 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. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, pressing the seasoning into the meat.
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 deeply golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and 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. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes 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 remaining sauce generously over the top. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully for an effortless next-day lunch
  • Everything happens in one skillet so cleanup is minimal
02 -
  • Pork chops continue cooking after leaving the pan, so pull them at 140°F and they'll reach perfect 145°F while resting
  • Sauce thickens as it cools, so don't panic if it looks slightly thin in the pan
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add richness, but drain them well or your sauce will separate
03 -
  • Room temperature pork sears more evenly, so take it out 20 minutes before cooking
  • Don't crowd the pan or the chops will steam instead of develop that gorgeous crust

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