Here’s a delicious, restaurant-style pork chops with creamy herb sauce recipe that’s rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. 🥩🌿
🥩 Creamy Herb Pork Chops
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
For the Pork Chops:
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
For the Creamy Herb Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, adds depth)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1–2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pork Chops
- Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chops 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove pork chops from skillet and let rest while you make the sauce.
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Herb Sauce
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
- Add butter and garlic; sauté until fragrant (30–60 seconds).
- Stir in cream and mustard, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Add thyme, rosemary, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Simmer gently 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
3️⃣ Combine and Serve
- Return pork chops to the skillet for 1–2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
🌿 Tips for Maximum Flavor
- Deglaze with a splash of white wine before adding cream for extra depth.
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible—they make a big difference.
- Don’t overcook pork chops; slightly pink is juicy and safe.
If you want, I can also give a 5-minute shortcut version that uses pan sauces from a single skillet—perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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