Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops

Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops

Healthy Fact of the Day

Pork chops are a lean protein option, and using broth instead of cream keeps this dish lighter. Garlic and thyme provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits without extra calories.

June 11, 2025

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Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops

Garlic Butter Pan Seared Pork Chops

Recipe by Daily Disher

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.

Course: Main

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

10 minutes

Cooking time

20 minutes

Calories

350 kcal

30 minutes


Ingredients

4 pieces pork chops

¼ cup butter

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ cup chicken broth


Directions

1.

Season the pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Let them sit for 5 minutes.

2.

In a heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3.

Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

4.

Pour chicken broth into the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer the chops for 10 minutes until cooked through.

5.

Remove the pork chops and let them rest for a few minutes before serving for optimal juiciness.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

350kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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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 Porkor Pork Medallions—both deliver that same succulent, sauce-coated satisfaction with unique flavor profiles.

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