Super Easy Pork Chops
Transform weeknight dinners with these *Super Easy Pork Chops*, a quick and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for busy families. Juicy, bone-in pork chops are seasoned with a savory blend of garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, and black pepper, then pan-seared to golden perfection in just minutes. Finished with a buttery chicken broth sauce that highlights the rich flavors of the browned bits from the skillet, this dish promises maximum flavor with minimal effort. Ready in only 20 minutes from start to finish, these pork chops make a fuss-free, restaurant-quality meal that pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or crisp, steamed veggies for a complete and satisfying dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and have an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate, tenting them with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced, then return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
Serve the pork chops with the sauce drizzled on top, pairing with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
29 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2642 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% | |
*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.
