Balsamic Pork Chops with Mushrooms
Tender, pan-fried pork chops get the five star treatment with mushrooms and a light, tangy cream sauce. This is a 30 minute meal that feels way more exciting than the effort it takes to get on the table!
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 medium pork chops bone-in or boneless
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms baby Bella, cremini, or regular white mushrooms all fine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme plus fresh for an optional garnish
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and sprinkle both sides of the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
- When oil is hot, add pork chops to the skillet. Let them sizzle without moving or touching them for 3-4 minutes, until seared and golden on one side, then flip and continue cooking until cooked through. (Pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.) Remove pork chops from the pan and set aside.
- Add another drizzle of olive oil if the skillet is very dry, then add the mushrooms. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn down the heat if needed. Transfer mushrooms to the same plate as the pork chops.
- Add broth, balsamic vinegar, and thyme to the pan, scraping the bottom gently to release any browned bits. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook 1-2 minutes, until slightly reduced. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream and stir until the sauce is smooth.
- Return pork chops and mushrooms to the pan, spooning a bit of sauce on top. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken sauce more and warm the chops. Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme as desired. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Pork Chops: For best results, look for pork chops that are approximately 1” thick. Very thick chops will take considerably longer to cook in the skillet and may dry out. It can also help to let the pork chops sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking if possible—this helps them cook evenly and without curling up on the edges.
- Storage: Place leftovers in any airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. (These are our favorite meal prep boxes for the fridge.)
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Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 289 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g, Trans Fat: 0.1 g, Cholesterol: 107 mg, Sodium: 372 mg, Potassium: 726 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 2 g, Vitamin A: 234 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 28 mg, Iron: 1 mg