Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops

Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops

Recipe by Daily Disher

Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops are rich, juicy, and full of herby, savory flavor—perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a treat.

Course: Main

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

10 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Calories

350 kcal

30 minutes


Ingredients

4 pieces pork chops

¼ cup butter

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ cup chicken broth


Directions

1.

Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Let them sit for 5 minutes.

2.

In a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3.

Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

4.

Pour chicken broth into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer the chops for 10 minutes until cooked through.

5.

Remove the pork chops and let them rest for a few minutes before serving for optimal juiciness.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

350kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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