Marry Me Pork Chops (Printable)

Succulent pork chops in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Pork

01 - 4 boneless pork chops, 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 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
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

# Steps:

01 - Pat pork chops completely 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. Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown crust forms. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and swirl to coat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until cheese melts and sauce slightly thickens.
05 - Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy 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 each chop. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add this incredible sweet-tart depth that balances the rich cream
  • Everything happens in one pan so you spend more time eating and less time cleaning
02 -
  • Pork chops will continue cooking in the sauce, so don't panic if they look slightly underdone when you pull them from searing
  • If your sauce gets too thick, splash in a little more broth or cream to loosen it back up
  • The sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil are worth the extra effort to drain thoroughly
03 -
  • Let your pork chops come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even searing
  • Invest in an instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking your pork
  • Grate your parmesan from a wedge for the smoothest, most luxurious sauce

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