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Juicy pork chops with creamy garlic sauce on white plates, garnished with fresh herbs. Perfect comfort food for dinner or special occasions.

Smothered Pork Chops

Christie Matherne Profile PictureChristie Matherne
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces bone-in pork chops
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
  • Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons flour divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 sprig of fresh thyme
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pat dry the pork chops with paper towels and season with garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
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  • Dredge the seasoned pork chops in 2 1/2 tablespoons of flour and shake off any excess.
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  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the pork chops until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
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  • In the same skillet, add the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5-10 minutes until caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant for about 30 seconds.
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  • Add ½ a tablespoon of flour to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer the liquid for 2-3 minutes until reduced and thickened.
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  • Whisk in the cream, add the thyme, and simmer for another 2 minutes until creamy.
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  • Return the pork chops to the skillet and coat them with the sauce. Cook the pork chops in the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
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  • Transfer pork chops onto plates, coat with the sauce, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 205mgFiber: 1g
Keyword smothered pork chops
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