Description
Succulent Parmesan-crusted baked pork chops highlight Mediterranean-inspired flavors with minimal ingredients. Cheese and herbs create a delightful coating that brings rich, tender results you’ll crave at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick / 2.5 centimeters thick)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 375F (190C) and generously season pork chops with salt, black pepper, and smoky paprika for robust flavor.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, creating a golden-brown crust by searing pork chops 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer seared pork chops to a clean baking dish, maintaining their perfect sear.
- Using the same skillet, caramelize diced onions, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms until they become tender and fragrant.
- Create a luxurious sauce by incorporating chicken broth, rich heavy cream, tangy Dijon mustard, and aromatic thyme into the vegetable mixture.
- Allow sauce to simmer for 5 minutes, developing depth and slightly thickening its consistency.
- Carefully drench the pork chops with the creamy mushroom sauce in the baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roast in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145F, guaranteeing juicy and perfectly cooked meat.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant, herbaceous finish before serving.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are at room temperature before cooking to promote even browning and prevent tough meat.
- Select bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and juiciness, which helps maintain moisture during baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately check internal temperature and avoid overcooking, which can dry out the meat.
- For a low-carb version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream or Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg