Savory Herb-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic Butter

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Juicy bone-in pork chops seared then roasted with rosemary and thyme, finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce for a perfect keto dinner. This american-inspired keto ready in about 35 minutes pairs bone-in pork chops, olive oil, dried rosemary 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 (about 1 inch thick) bone-in pork chops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub mixture evenly over both sides of pork chops.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in chopped parsley.
5. Step 5: Slice rested pork chops and drizzle with garlic butter sauce. Serve immediately.