Herb-Roasted Pork Chops with Asparagus

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Juicy bone-in pork chops seared to perfection and roasted with tender asparagus, finished with a simple herb-infused oil. This American-inspired pork recipe (keto), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Pork chops, Asparagus, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer skillet to preheated oven at 400°F (200°C).
  4. Step 4: Arrange 12 oz trimmed asparagus around the chops in the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Roast for 18-20 minutes until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internal temperature and asparagus is tender-crisp.

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