Enjoy an elegant, restaurant-quality dinner in just 25 minutes. Quick-cooking boneless pork chops are perfectly seared and then smothered in a rich, earthy garlic and mushroom cream sauce that keeps the lean meat incredibly moist and packed with savory flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless pork chops (about 3/4-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil (for searing)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (for sautéing the mushrooms)
- 8 oz Cremini or button mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter sauce)
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth (to deglaze the pan)
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp Salt (divided)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground, divided)
Instructions
- Pat the boneless pork chops completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with half of the salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a nice golden-brown crust. Remove them from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the sliced mushrooms and cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes until they release their moisture and turn deeply brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for just 30 seconds until highly fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the delicious browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer and reduce by half (about 2 minutes).
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and the remaining salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Return the pork chops (and any juices from the plate) to the skillet. Spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over the meat and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the pork is heated through. Serve immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 708mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1075IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.3mg