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Creamy Garlic Pork Chops
Creamy Garlic Pork Chops are juicy, and tender, doused in a creamy parmesan mushroom sauce with fresh baby spinach, and lots of garlic.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 402 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops or boneless pork chops
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach packed
Instructions
- Place the pork chops on a cutting board, pat dry them with paper towels, and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat, and heat the oil. Add pork chops and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them to a plate, and cover them with foil to keep them warm.
- Next, add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook stirring until softened about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- After that, add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano, paprika, lemon zest, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir and bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Finally, add the spinach and cook until wilted, stirring it into the sauce, about 2 minutes more.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet and cook until warmed through 5-7 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
1076mg
(31%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2481IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
293mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1076mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2481IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 293mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.