Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Juicy pork chops pan-seared to golden perfection topped with a garlic herb butter, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes. This American-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 45 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 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
1 tsp rosemary, chopped
2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb halved baby potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chopped rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 2: While potatoes roast, pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 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.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Stir for 1 minute until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves and spoon garlic herb butter over pork chops. Serve pork chops with roasted potatoes sprinkled with 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese.