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30 Minute Creamy Garlic & Herb Pork Chops

Easy Short Cut using Boursin Cheese for these smothered skillet pork chops in only 30 minutes.
Course: 30 minute meal, boursin cheese, easy weeknight meal, Main Course, Main Dish, pork chops, skillet meal
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

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.