Pork Chops with Dijon Cream Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with these tender and juicy Pork Chops with Dijon Cream Sauce. This recipe features perfectly seared bone-in pork chops seasoned with a savory blend of spices, paired with a luscious sauce made from heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and aromatic shallots and garlic. A touch of fresh thyme adds a fragrant, herbaceous note, while a final garnish of parsley elevates the dish both in flavor and presentation. Ready in just 30 minutes, this show-stopping dish is ideal for a quick yet indulgent meal. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or crisp roasted vegetables for a complete, restaurant-quality dinner at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Shallots, finely minced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C). Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tenting them with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce the liquid slightly.
Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme leaves. Whisk together until smooth, and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let them warm for about 2 minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 885 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
