Name: Creamy Garlic Pork Chops: 30-Minute Cozy Dinner Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces Boneless Pork Chops (Select tender cuts like ribeye or loin); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Substitute with avocado oil if preferred); 1 teaspoon Paprika (Adds depth and smokiness); to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; 2 tablespoons Butter (Use unsalted to control sodium); 4 cloves Garlic (Minced, use fresh for best flavor); 1 medium Onion (Chopped yellow onion preferred); 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; to taste Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust according to taste); 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Stock (Choose low-sodium versions); ½ cup Half and Half (or Heavy Cream) (Consider coconut milk for dairy-free option); 2 cups Spinach Leaves (Can substitute with kale or arugula); ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (Optional); to taste Fresh Parsley (For garnishing)

Description

Creamy Garlic Pork Chops in 30 Minutes for a Cozy Dinner. This recipe is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, perfect for satisfying cravings without complexity.

Ingredients

Scale

4 pieces Boneless Pork Chops (Select tender cuts like ribeye or loin)
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Substitute with avocado oil if preferred)
1 teaspoon Paprika (Adds depth and smokiness)
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
2 tablespoons Butter (Use unsalted to control sodium)
4 cloves Garlic (Minced, use fresh for best flavor)
1 medium Onion (Chopped yellow onion preferred)
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
to taste Red Pepper Flakes (Adjust according to taste)
1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Stock (Choose low-sodium versions)
½ cup Half and Half (or Heavy Cream) (Consider coconut milk for dairy-free option)
2 cups Spinach Leaves (Can substitute with kale or arugula)
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
to taste Fresh Parsley (For garnishing)

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the boneless pork chops with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear for 3-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the cooking juices. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in 1 cup of stock and let it reduce slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Add ½ cup of half and half and stir until it simmers. Season to taste with salt and pepper, allowing it to thicken slightly.
Add 2 cups of spinach leaves, letting them wilt for about 1-2 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Return the seared pork chops to the pan, spooning the sauce over them. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: Creamy Garlic Pork Chops, Pork Chops, Dinner Recipe