Creamy Basil Skillet Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
Creamy Basil Skillet Pork Chops
Description
Creamy Basil Skillet Pork Chops uses thin boneless pork chops seared to browned perfection and removed from the pan. The sauce is built in the same skillet starting by sautéing minced onion, garlic, and roasted red bell pepper with spices like paprika and crushed red pepper for gentle heat. Deglazing with white wine brings brightness and helps loosen flavorful browned bits from the pan.
Heavy cream is added to create a smooth, luscious sauce, into which freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts, enriching the texture and taste. Fresh basil leaves fold in at the end and wilt slightly, imparting herbal freshness. The pork chops are returned briefly to warm through in the sauce, allowing flavors to meld.
This hearty entrée pairs well with pasta, though using roasted cauliflower offers a low-carb alternative that complements the creamy, savory sauce. The pork chops remain tender with a lightly spiced, aromatic cream sauce enhanced by basil and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pounds pork chop thin, boneless
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic large cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion yellow; finely minced
- 3-4 ounces red bell pepper roasted, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup basil packed leaves plus more for garnish
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large non stick pan on medium-medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, then sear, 4-5 minutes on each side, until just cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet add 1 tablespoons butter. Add onion, garlic, peppers, paprika, red chili pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Saute for about five minutes, until onions and peppers are softened.
- Add wine to deglaze the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer until reduced by half.
- Reduce heat to medium low. Add cream to the skillet and stir until a creamy sauce forms. Add Parmesan, stir until melted into sauce. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in basil, simmer until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
- Add pork chops back to the skillet, allow to warm up if needed. Serve.
Notes
- Serve these pork chops with pasta for a classic pairing or roasted cauliflower to keep it low-carb.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7072 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4servings | |
| Calories | 707.2kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.69g | 3% |
| Protein | 36.73g | 73% |
| Fat | 56.73g | 87% |
| Saturated Fat | 33.07g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 242.82mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 841.58mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 623.31mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.65g | 3% |
| Sugar | 1.27g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2316.31IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 13.46mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 376.35mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1.28mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
