Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Sautéed Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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Tender pork chops pan-fried to a golden crust, topped with garlic butter and served alongside crisp-tender green beans sautéed with shallots. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
12 oz trimmed green beans
1 small, thinly sliced shallot
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 bone-in pork chops dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 2: Add pork chops to the hot skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops and tent with foil to rest.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves to the skillet. Stir butter mixture for 1 minute until fragrant and slightly browned.
Step 4: In a separate skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 small thinly sliced shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
Step 5: Add 12 oz trimmed green beans to the shallots and sauté for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender and bright green. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
Step 6: Serve the pork chops topped with the garlic butter alongside the sautéed green beans.