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Two garlic butter pork chops in skillet served on a white plate garnished with fresh herbs.

Garlic Butter Pork Chops in Skillet

Juicy pork chops cooked in a garlic butter sauce for a simple and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, and thyme to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine. Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 29gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 420mgVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce before serving.

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