Pork Chops with Mushroom Sauce
Thick-cut pork chops pan-seared to a golden crust and finished in a creamy mushroom sauce. A satisfying high-protein dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Thick-cut pork chops pan-seared to a golden crust and finished in a creamy mushroom sauce. A satisfying high-protein dinner ready in 25 minutes.
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Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Internal temp should reach 63°C (145°F). Remove and rest on a plate.
In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned.
Add garlic and thyme, cook 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits.
Stir in cream (or Greek yogurt off heat) and simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Return pork chops to the pan, spoon sauce over top, and serve immediately.
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Pork chops provide 44g of protein per serving. Using Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream in the sauce keeps calories in check while adding a small protein boost.
Cook the pork chops and sauce separately if prepping ahead. Store chops and sauce in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat together in a covered pan over low heat.
A 280g bone-in pork chop delivers around 40–45g of protein. Pork is one of the highest-protein meats you can eat, making it ideal for muscle building and high-protein diets.
Use a thermometer and pull them at 63°C (145°F). Rest them for at least 3 minutes after cooking. Thick-cut chops also hold moisture better than thin ones.
