Italian Lemon Herb Pork Chops
Herb coated crunchy pork chops topped with a lemony and cheesy herb cream sauce. What could be better?
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Everyday Meals, Pork
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lemon pork, pork chop recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 957kcal
- 4 bone-in rib pork chops
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs beaten
SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp dried parsley -OR- 4 tbs FRESH chopped parsley
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
SAUCE
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock/broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp dried parsley -OR- 4 tbs FRESH chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp shredded Asiago cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Mix all seasoned bread crumb ingredients in a large bowl
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Melt 1 tbs of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Dredge the pork chops in the flour, then dip in the beaten egg and the seasoned bread crumb mixture.
Brown chops on both sides (I could only brown 2 at a time); remove from pan and place on a rack inserted in a baking sheet. Melt remaining 1 tbs butter and repeat.
Bake chops in preheated oven for 20 minutes; meanwhile make sauce.
In a small saucepan, melt the 2 tbs of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the stock, lemon juice, oregano and the cream. Heat until it begins to bubble.
Add the cheeses and stir until they are melted. If the salt/pepper is needed, add it now.
Add the parsley and continue cooking until sauce is reduced about 25% (It should be the consistency of a thinner gravy).
Sauce may be poured over the cooked chops or served on the side like a gravy.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 957kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 308mg | Sodium: 1475mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1908IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 5mg