Pork Skillet
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this creamy and flavor-packed Pork Skillet recipe! Tender, perfectly seared pork chops take center stage in a rich, savory sauce made with garlic, onions, chicken broth, and heavy cream, all seasoned with a hint of paprika and thyme. Tossed with vibrant baby spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes, this one-pan delight is finished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for the ultimate comforting touch. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy skillet dinner is perfect for busy nights, offering a hearty, restaurant-quality meal that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and fresh flavors—all in one skillet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter.
Once melted, add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
Stir in the heavy cream and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Add the spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce and vegetables over them.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until melted.
Serve the pork skillet hot, directly from the pan or plated, with a side of your choice like mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.8 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.4 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 502 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 3640 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 128.5 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2277 mg | 48% | |
*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.
