Pork Chops Smothered in Green Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful recipe for Pork Chops Smothered in Green Beans. Tender, bone-in pork chops are perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, then seared to golden perfection before being nestled in a rich and creamy sauce infused with caramelized onions, garlic, and a touch of lemon juice for brightness. The fresh, vibrant green beans cook right in the skillet, absorbing the savory broth and cream for a side dish that complements the juicy pork beautifully. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this one-pan meal is a quick and comforting dish ideal for busy nights, offering a delectable combination of textures and flavors sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for lovers of skillet dinners, creamy sauces, and easy pork chop recipes, this dish is ready in just 45 minutes and serves up indulgence with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the sliced onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until they are soft and caramelized.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Add the green beans to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Place the pork chops back into the skillet on top of the green beans.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the pork chops and green beans cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F) and the green beans are tender.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the green beans and sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley on top before serving.
Serve the smothered pork chops and green beans warm with the creamy sauce spooned over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.0 g | 315% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.9 g | 535% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 846 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3028 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 205.5 g | 411% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3905 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
