These Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops deliver restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients and one pan. Each chop is seared to golden perfection with a crispy exterior that locks in juicy tenderness, then finished with aromatic garlic, fresh thyme, and a rich buttery pan sauce that’s deglazing magic at its finest. The splash of broth creates a silky sauce that transforms these everyday pork chops into something truly special.
If you love perfectly seared proteins with rich pan sauces, you’ll also enjoy our Savory Garlic Butter Ribeye for another garlic-forward steak option. For more tender, flavorful pork dishes, try our Sticky Honey Garlic Pork or Pork Medallions—both deliver that same succulent, sauce-coated satisfaction with unique flavor profiles.
Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops
Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops are rich, juicy, and full of herby, savory flavor—perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a treat.
4
servings10
minutes20
minutes350
kcal30
minutesIngredients
4 pieces pork chops
1/4 cup butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup chicken broth
Directions
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
- In a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer the chops for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the pork chops and let them rest for a few minutes before serving for optimal juiciness.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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