30 Minute Creamy Garlic & Herb Pork Chops
30 Minute Creamy Garlic & Herb Pork Chops
Easy Short Cut using Boursin Cheese for these smothered skillet pork chops in only 30 minutes.
Equipment
- cutting board & sharp knife
- large deep skillet
- measuring cup & spoons
- spatula
Ingredients
- 4 medium boneless pork chops (1/2 – 3/4 inch thick)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 TBS cooking oil
- 1 TBS butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (5.2 oz) package Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese
- fresh parsley, chopped (Garnish)
Instructions
- Remove Pork chops from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Blot dry with paper towel. Season front & back of pork chops with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add oil & butter to skillet and heat over medium high heat until butter has melted.
- Add seasoned pork chops to hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and seared on the bottom. Flip over pork chops and sear for 3-4 additional minutes until golden brown and seared on both sides. Remove chops to a plate and set aside.
- Add 1 TBS additional cooking oil to skillet and add diced onion. Cook until onion has softened. Add in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Place Boursin cheese in and break apart and stir until melted. Simmer 3 minutes.
- Place cooked pork chops back in skillet and smother into the sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce has thickened slightly and pork chops are fully cooked through. (Check temperature using kitchen meat thermometer reading at least 145 degrees.)
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with cooked rice, mashed potatoes or pasta. Add your favorite vegetable.