Want a quick and easy weeknight meal? You can have this tasty dish on the table in less than 30 minutes. BOOM! These pan fried boneless pork chops are delicious, easy, and loaded with flavor. You’re going to love the creamy chive sauce, too!
This recipe will show you how to make the perfect pork chops in a cast-iron skillet! All you have to do is add your side dishes, and you’re good to go. Perfect for busy weeknights and sure to be added to the top of your family favorites.
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Why you’ll love these Seasoned Pork Chops
- The perfect main dish for an easy dinner
- A simple way to make juicy pork chops that the entire family will love
- Pan-fried pork chops offer a quick cooking time that’s low carb and delicious
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil – You can use other oils like avocado oil as well.
- Boneless pork chops – You can use thin or thicker pork chops for this easy weeknight dinner.
- Chicken broth – You can use other types of broth like veggie broth.
- Cream cheese – Adding the cream cheese makes the creamy sauce for these amazing pork chops.
- Fresh chives – Perfect for fresh flavor.
- Salt and black pepper – To taste.
Step by Step Directions to make this Pork Chops Recipe
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork chops on each side with salt and pepper, if desired, and add to the preheated skillet. Brown pork chops on each side, approximately 3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops from the pan and set them aside on a rimmed dish to collect juices.
- Reduce heat to medium and add chicken broth and cream cheese to the skillet. Gently scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen brown bits and continue stirring until the cheese until completely melted approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add juices from the plate holding the pork chops to the skillet. Stir to combine liquids, then add pork chops. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chives.
- Transfer the pork chops to individual serving plates and top with creamy pan sauce. Garnish with additional chives, if desired, and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Storage and leftovers
If you have golden brown chops leftover, you’re lucky! This just means that you will get to enjoy the taste of these pan fry pork chops again!
Store leftovers of this pork chop recipe in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. When you’re ready to eat again, warm up in a hot pan and enjoy!
Tips and tricks
One pro tip is to always check the internal temperature of your pork chops. Use a meat thermometer and don’t pull the pork chops from the cast iron skillet until the reading is at least 145 degrees. It’s important to use a meat thermometer due to the varied thickness of the chops.
FAQs
You need to make sure that the oil that you’re using is super hot in the pan. This will sear the pork chops, locking in the moisture.
You may have cooked the pork chops for too long. Use your meat thermometer to make sure that you’re not overcooking the pork chops!
This super tasty Boneless Pork Chops with Creamy Chive Pan Sauce is incredibly easy to prepare, and with just five main ingredients, it’s easy on the wallet, too.
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Boneless Pork Chops with Creamy Chive Pan Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 T olive oil extra virgin
- 8 pork chops boneless 4 ounce
- ½ c chicken broth preferably organic
- 6 oz cream cheese cut into small pieces
- 3 T fresh chives finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork chops on each side with salt and pepper, if desired, and add to preheated skillet. Brown pork chops on each side, approximately 3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops from pan and set aside on a rimmed dish to collect juices.
- Reduce heat to medium and add chicken broth and cream cheese to the skillet. Gently scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen brown bits and continue stirring until the cheese until completely melted approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add juices from the plate holding the pork chops to the skillet. Stir to combine liquids, then add pork chops. Cook for 1-2 additional minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped chives.
- Transfer the pork chops to individual serving plates and top with creamy pan sauce. Garnish with additional chives, if desired, and serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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Dana says
Love how cozy this dish is! Stick to your ribs goodness and that sauce is incredible!
Jen says
I love pork chops. They are inexpensive and so quick to cook. This recipe was great. The creamy sauce was awesome.
Nathan says
Very excited to try these pork chops. The chive sauce looks like the perfect amount of flavor! Adding to my list for next week 🙂
Stephanie says
I can’t believe how easy and delicious that creamy sauce was! I think I’m going to try it with chicken, too.