Description
Succulent Baked Pork Chops dance with rich, herbed cream sauce, promising a comforting dinner straight from a rustic kitchen. Juicy meat nestled in velvety goodness will make dinnertime feel like a warm culinary embrace you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and generously season the pork chops with aromatic herbs and spices.
- Create a golden sear on the pork chops in a hot skillet, developing rich caramelized edges for approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the browned pork chops and transform the same skillet into a flavor base by softening diced onions until translucent.
- Introduce minced garlic to the onions, allowing its fragrance to bloom and intensify the pan’s aromatics.
- Whisk together the creamy sauce components, blending mushroom soup, heavy cream, and chicken broth into a smooth, luxurious mixture.
- Allow the sauce to simmer briefly, ensuring ingredients meld and develop a cohesive, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the perfectly seared pork chops into a baking dish, then lavishly cascade the cream sauce over each piece.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil, protecting the delicate meat from direct heat while ensuring even cooking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pork chops reach a safe internal temperature of 145°F, guaranteeing tender, juicy meat.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant touch of color and herbaceous freshness before serving.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are evenly thick for consistent cooking, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat meat dry before searing to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust that locks in delicious flavors.
- For a gluten-free version, swap cream of mushroom soup with homemade mushroom sauce using cornstarch as a thickener.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and checking salt content in canned soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg