Description
Indulgent and low-carb, these Creamy Garlic Parmesan Keto Pork Chops are pan-seared to perfection and finished in a silky garlic-parmesan cream sauce, making weeknight dinners effortless and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb Center Cut Boneless Pork Chops
- Salt (to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 0.5 medium Onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/3 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 0.5 cup Cheddar Cheese (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- Additional Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until browned, then remove from pan.
- Sweat the sliced onion in the same skillet for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in the chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy whipping cream and cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Parmesan, cheddar cheese, and Italian seasoning, and simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, spooning sauce over them, and simmer for 3–5 minutes until cooked through.
- Let chops rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure the pork chops are dry before seasoning and don’t overcrowd the skillet to achieve a proper sear. Adjustment of seasoning is key for flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seering and Simmering
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg