Baked Pork Chops with Dijon Cream Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Pork Chops with Dijon Cream Sauce
Description
Baked Pork Chops with Dijon Cream Sauce features pork chops generously seasoned and seared in butter and oil to develop a golden crust. The Dijon cream sauce is prepared in the same pan, starting with sautéed garlic, followed by simmering chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and heavy cream to build a rich and tangy sauce. The pork chops return to the pan coated in sauce and finish cooking in the oven, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken. The finished chops are tender with a flavorful crust, complemented by the creamy, mustard-spiked sauce.
This recipe suits a main course served alongside vegetables, rice, or potatoes, offering a satisfying combination of protein and sauce. The sauce's creaminess and mild sharpness from the Dijon mustard add an elegant touch to the pork chops, making this a suitable dish for everyday meals or small gatherings.
Using thick boneless pork chops helps retain moisture throughout cooking, while thinner chops require careful timing to avoid overcooking. Spoon extra sauce from the pan over the chops before serving to maximize flavor and juiciness.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops see note, boneless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
dijon cream sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth I used low sodium
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, cracked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Generously season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Drizzle oil into the pan.
- Add pork chops to the pan and sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- To prepare the sauce, add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth. Whisk in dijon mustard, then cream. Stir in salt and pepper.
- Return pork chops to the pan, spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops, then transfer to the oven.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Spoon liquid from the pan over the pork chops. Cook another 10-15 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Spoon more sauce over the pork chops, garnish with black pepper and fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
- Thick boneless pork chops retain moisture better during baking, but thin chops can be used with reduced cooking time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 690mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 906IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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