Description
Marry Me Pork Chops are a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender pork chops simmered in a rich sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning. This comforting skillet meal is quick to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pork Chops
- 4 pork chops
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the pork chops: Generously season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Brown the pork chops: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the pork chops on both sides until they develop a golden crust, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Set pork chops aside: Remove the browned pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant, ensuring not to burn the garlic.
- Add liquids and combine: Pour in the chicken broth followed by the heavy cream, stirring well to combine and deglaze the pan.
- Add Parmesan and seasoning: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Simmer pork chops: Return the pork chops to the skillet, spoon some sauce over them, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the pork is cooked through and tender.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the pork chops and sauce before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- For best results, use pork chops that are about 1-inch thick to ensure even cooking and juiciness.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it will be less rich.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Marry Me Pork Chops, creamy pork chops, skillet pork chops, easy pork chop recipe, comfort food, pork chop dinner
