Skillet Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Juicy, pan seared pork chops smothered with a rich and creamy mushroom sauce. An easy weeknight dinner idea and one of my favorite pork chop recipes.
Servings : 4 Serves
Ingredients
FOR THE PORK CHOPS
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless pork chops 3/4-inch thick
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
FOR THE MUSHROOM SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms such as cremini or baby portabella
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth OR white wine
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
FOR THE PORK CHOPS
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes, turning once, or until cooked through. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
FOR THE CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE
- Add butter to the pan and melt. Stir in mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently until the mushrooms are browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue to cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth or wine and cook for 2 minutes, or until the liquid is mostly evaporated.
- Stir in half-and-half and dried herbs; cook until simmering, about a minute.
- Place the pork chops back into the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, or until heated through. Plate the pork chops and top with the mushroom sauce. Serve.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE SMART POINTS: 9
WW FREESTYLE SMART POINTS WITH CHICKEN BROTH: 8
Nutrition
Calories: 316 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 123 mg | Sodium: 252 mg | Potassium: 864 mg | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 115 IU | Vitamin C: 1.7 mg | Calcium: 32 mg | Iron: 1.3 mg | Net Carbs: 3 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.