Ingredients For the Pork Chops: 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick) Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tbsp olive oil For the Sauce: 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups sliced mushrooms (button or cremini) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp dried thyme Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Directions 👩🍳 1️⃣ Prepare the pork chops: Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2️⃣ Sear the pork chops: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. 3️⃣ Make the mushroom sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. 4️⃣ Create the creamy sauce: Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. 5️⃣ Combine: Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the pork chops are fully cooked and tender. 6️⃣ Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve warm with mashed potatoes or rice. ⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes ⏰ Cook Time: 25 minutes ⏰ Total Time: 35 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 4 🔥 Calories: 420 kcal per serving Juicy pork chops with a creamy garlic mushroom sauce make for an elegant yet simple dinner!
