🐷 Creamy Lemon Garlic Pork Chops – Juicy, Flavor-Packed & Easy
These creamy lemon garlic pork chops are zesty, rich, and full of flavor. It’s an easy skillet dinner that feels fancy but comes together fast.
Creamy Lemon Garlic Pork Chops
Servings
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