🐷 Creamy Lemon Garlic Pork Chops – Juicy, Flavor-Packed & Easy
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pork Chops
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
490
kcalThese Creamy Lemon Garlic Pork Chops are rich, tangy, and packed with bold flavor! 🍋🧄 Perfectly seared chops in a velvety garlic cream sauce with a bright lemon kick.
✅ Juicy pork chops cooked in a one-pan creamy sauce
✅ Zesty lemon + garlic + cream = flavor overload
✅ Great for weeknight dinners or meal prep
📌 Save this for your next high-protein comfort meal!
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 tsp fresh garlic (cloves), minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Sear the Pork Chops:
Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. - Make the Sauce:
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, heavy cream, and Parmesan. - Simmer and Finish:
Bring sauce to a gentle simmer, then return pork chops to the skillet. Spoon sauce over and cook for another 4–5 minutes until chops are cooked through. - Serve:
Plate with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- ✅ Use boneless or bone-in chops — adjust cook time as needed
✅ Add steamed broccoli or zucchini noodles for a full meal
✅ CLICK HERE to see which frying pan I recommend for even browning