Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chops with Brazilian-Style Garlic Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Juicy pork chops crusted with Parmesan cheese served alongside garlic-infused rice, inspired by the popular Brazilian churrascaria flavors. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tsp total salt
• 1 tsp total black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese with 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Press each pork chop firmly into the Parmesan-panko mixture, coating evenly.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden and crusted.
4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the pork chops for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from oven and let rest.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
6. Step 6: Add 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice to the garlic butter and stir to coat the grains. Pour in 3 cups chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
7. Step 7: Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve the Parmesan-crusted pork chops alongside the garlic rice for a hearty Brazilian-inspired meal.