Creamy Dijon Pork Chops
Savor the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Dijon Pork Chops—a hearty, flavor-packed dish featuring tender pork chops smothered in a velvety Dijon mustard cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or an easy weeknight meal, this recipe comes together quickly while delivering bold, restaurant-quality taste at home.
Ingredients
- For the Pork Chops:
- 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the Creamy Dijon Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp whole-grain mustard (optional, for texture)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Season Pork Chops : Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Pork Chops : Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce Base : In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Deglaze Pan : Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add Cream and Mustard : Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard (if using), and thyme. Simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return Pork Chops : Add pork chops back to skillet. Simmer 5–6 minutes, spooning sauce over them, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Garnish and Serve : Remove from heat, garnish with parsley or thyme, and serve hot.