Mushroom Pork Chops

Name: Mushroom Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup brown mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 4 garlic cloves, crushed with flat side of knife; 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend; 0.75 cup heavy cream; 0.33 cup chicken broth, preferably low-sodium; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; salt; pepper

Skillet Pork Chops with Rich Mushroom Pan Sauce

Thick-cut pork chops get a proper sear before swimming in a velvety mushroom sauce that pulls together in the same pan. The key is building layers of flavor — first the golden crust on the meat, then the caramelized mushrooms, all brought together with cream and fresh herbs.

AmericanDinnerComfort FoodQuick MealsOne PotPork

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick
1 tsppaprika
1 tspgarlic powder
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 tbspunsalted butter
2 tbspolive oil

mushroom sauce

1 cupbrown mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 garlic cloves, crushed with flat side of knife
1 tspItalian seasoning blend
¾ cupheavy cream
⅓ cupchicken broth, preferably low-sodium
1 tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped
salt
pepper

Instructions

Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pat the pork chops completely dry with paper towels — any moisture will prevent proper browning. Season both sides generously with the spice mixture. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter stops foaming.
Add the pork chops to the hot skillet without crowding. Sear for 3-5 minutes per side until deeply golden brown — resist the urge to move them too early. The chops should release easily when they're ready to flip. Transfer to a clean plate and tent with foil.
⏱ 10 min
Immediately add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet with all those flavorful brown bits. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden and their liquid has mostly evaporated. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any stuck bits from the bottom of the pan — that's pure flavor.
Push the mushrooms to one side and add the crushed garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning to the empty space. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then mix everything together. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the mixture bubble and simmer for 3-4 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon lightly.
⏱ 4 min
Nestle the pork chops back into the sauce along with any accumulated juices from the plate. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chops occasionally. The internal temperature should reach 145°F. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
⏱ 3 min