Pork Chops with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Add to CollectionSmothering our herb-flavored pork chops and penne pasta with a delicious garlic cream sauce is a brilliant way to wow your family or dinner guests! This is an easy dinner recipe where the pork chops are broiled with sesame seeds and seasonings while the sauce is made with sauteed garlic and blended with butter, milk, cream cheese, and fresh chives. It is so scrumptious that you will want each bite dripping in this creamy sauce!
Equipment
- Pasta pot, large
- Baking dish, 9x13-inch
- Saucepan
- Non-stick Cooking Spray
- Meat tenderizer tool
Ingredients
- 1 lb box penne pasta
Broiled Pork Chops
- 4 boneless pork chops , pound out to ½ inch thickness
- 1 tsp kosher salt , or more to preferred taste
- 1 tbsp black pepper , or more to preferred taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds , divided
Garlic Cream Sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic , minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup mushrooms , chopped *Optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parmesan cheese , grated
- 1 tbsp parsley , chopped or dried
- 1 tbsp chives , minced
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoing , *Optional
Instructions
- Pound out the chops until they are about 1/2 - inch thick. If they are thicker pork chops, butterfly or slice in half, first. Then season with pepper and a little bit of salt (pork chops are already on the salty side). Cover and refrigerate.
- In a large pot, cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Then drain and set to the side.
- While the pasta is cooking, spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or use a large skillet that's safe for oven use like a cast-iron skillet. Place the pork chops in the dish and brush oil over all sides of the meat. Sprinkle with half of the sesame seeds.
- Broil 4 to 6-inches from the heat for about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the pork over, sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds. Broil on the other side for 3 to 5 minutes longer or until the juices run clear. Recipe Note: These juicy pork chops are quick to cook due to their 1/2 inch thickness but all pork should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F before eating. It is best to keep a meat thermometer on hand to ensure it is safe to consume. Some pink in the cooked pork is perfectly fine.
- While the pork is baking, melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the garlic for about a minute, over medium heat. Stir in the milk, cream cheese, mushrooms (optional), salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until well blended and smooth, then stir in the chives, parsley, and parmesan cheese. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer; cooking for about 5 additional minutes. Taste test and stir in additional seasonings as needed.
- Serve the pork chops with a side of pasta and drizzle the creamy garlic sauce over the top.
Notes
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