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Creamy Garlic Pork Chops

Tender, juicy pork chops smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, perfect for dinner any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops 1 inch thick
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sauté garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Scrape up browned bits from skillet.
  5. Simmer sauce 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Return pork chops to skillet. Simmer 5 minutes, spooning sauce over meat.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve with sides immediately.

Notes

Adjust seasoning or cream for richer flavor. Optional wine deglaze adds depth.