Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared and topped with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce perfect for a keto-friendly dinner. This American-inspired pork recipe (keto), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 2 boneless pork chops dry and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes until browned and softened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon mushroom sauce over them, and heat together for 1-2 minutes before serving.

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