Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Herbed Rice

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Juicy pan-seared pork chops served with fluffy herbed rice and a rich garlic butter sauce. This american-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes pairs about 6 oz each 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 450 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the pork chops and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 145°F internal temperature; remove chops and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and garlic is softened but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup long grain white rice, coating the grains in the garlic butter, then add 2 cups chicken broth; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  5. Step 5: Remove rice from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh thyme; serve alongside the pork chops with remaining garlic butter drizzled on top.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Herbed Rice take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Herbed Rice?

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 salt from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Herbed Rice?

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 Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Herbed Rice 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 Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Herbed Rice?

American 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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