Baked Italian-Style Herb Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

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Juicy pork chops baked with a fragrant blend of Italian herbs and topped with a rich garlic butter sauce that melts into every tender bite. This italian-inspired pork ready in about 30 minutes pairs about 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops, olive oil, dried Italian seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 4 bone-in pork chops all over with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season with 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Remove skillet from heat, add 4 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves around the chops. Spoon melted butter and garlic over chops.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over chops, and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Baked Italian-Style Herb Pork Chops with Garlic Butter take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Baked Italian-Style Herb Pork Chops with Garlic Butter?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Italian-Style Herb Pork Chops with Garlic Butter?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Baked Italian-Style Herb Pork Chops with Garlic Butter for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Baked Italian-Style Herb Pork Chops with Garlic Butter?

Italian pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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