Garlic Butter Pork Chops
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Quick skillet pork chops with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
- 4 boneless pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 145°F.
- Remove pork chops and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, then add garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
- Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Pair with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- For meal planning, double the recipe and store leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg