Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
469 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pork Chops
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning pork chops with salt and pepper, then searing them in olive oil and butter until golden on each side. The chops recommended are boneless and about three-quarters to one inch thick to cook evenly in the sauce. After searing, the chops are set aside while mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning are sautéed in the skillet.
A flour sprinkle helps thicken the sauce before chicken broth and lemon juice are added and reduced to concentrate flavor. Heavy cream is mixed in to create a rich sauce in which the pork chops finish cooking to retain juiciness. Fresh baby spinach is folded in last, wilting slightly in the warm sauce.
This dish can be served with starch sides like potatoes or rice to complement the creamy texture and robust mushroom flavor. The slight acidity from lemon juice brightens the sauce and balances the cream.
The recipe advises letting the pork come to room temperature before cooking and using a thermometer to avoid overcooking and dry meat, aiming for an internal temperature of 145°F. Either bone-in or boneless chops can be used, but thickness affects cooking time.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops see notes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced, or white mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 2 cups baby spinach packed, fresh
Instructions
- Take the pork chops out of the fridge 15-30 minutes before starting the recipe if possible. Season the pork generously with salt & pepper on both sides.
- In a deep skillet, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes, and once it's hot, cook the pork chops for 3-5 minutes/side or until golden (3 minutes for thinner chops and 5 minutes for pork chops that are up to 1" thick). Once the pork chops are done searing, transfer them to a plate.
- Add the remaining butter and the mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook the mushrooms for about 5-6 minutes or until they've released their water and the water has just about cooked off.
- Sprinkle the flour in and cook for about a minute, stirring nearly constantly.
- Add in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir it well so the flour dissolves and let it cook for 1-2 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Stir in the cream.
- Add the pork back into the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit (let the sauce bubble a bit but not furiously boil) and the pork chops are fully cooked through (145F minimum). Keep in mind the pork's temperature will continue to rise once you stop cooking it.
- Add in the spinach (I just lift the pork chops up with tongs and tuck it under them). Take the pan off the heat and let the spinach wilt for a minute or two. Season the sauce with extra salt & pepper if needed, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Using pork chops about 0.75 to 1 inch thick helps ensure even cooking and juiciness in the cream sauce finish.
- An instant read thermometer is recommended to check for doneness; pork is safely cooked at 145°F and will still be tender and slightly pink inside.
- Bone-in pork chops may be used, but may alter cooking times slightly.
- Allow pork chops to come to room temperature before cooking for more even searing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 872mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2237IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 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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