These creamy garlic pork chops are smothered in a garlic cream sauce with whole garlic cloves! This recipe is quick and easy to make in about 30 minutes.
If you're fan of my popular Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe and also like pork, you may want to try this recipe. I tweaked the sauce a bit to make it work with pork chops. Garlicky goodness.
Yes, there's a whole head of garlic in here as well as garlic powder. The garlic cloves mellow out (you can eat them and they're not overly garlicky... they taste kinda like roasted garlic). I like building layers of garlic flavor!
Love creamy recipes? You may also like my Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions.
Recipe notes & tips:
- Pork chops can easily dry out (especially boneless ones), so I highly recommend getting an instant read meat thermometer so you can check the temperature and not overcook them. Pork is safe to eat at 145F (and don't forget the temperature continues to climb for a few minutes after you finish cooking it). It's ok if pork is a bit pink in the middle.
- You can use either boneless or bone-in pork chops. For larger bone-in chops, you may need to sear them in two batches. If your pan goes dry, I'd add up to 1 tablespoon extra olive oil for the second batch.
- I recommend taking the pork chops out of the fridge at least 15-30 minutes prior to starting the recipe. They will cook better this way!
- I don't recommend subbing the cream for a lower fat alternative as it may curdle and the sauce won't be as thick.
What to serve with creamy pork chops?
They're delicious with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, rice, or even pasta.
More delicious pork chop recipes to try:
- Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy
- Ranch Pork Chops
- Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops
- Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pork Chops
- Easy Pork Chops and Apples
Questions about this creamy garlic pork chop recipe? Made it? Talk to me in the comments below!
Creamy Garlic Pork Chops
These creamy garlic pork chops are smothered in a garlic cream sauce with whole garlic cloves! This recipe is quick and easy to make in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops see notes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 whole head garlic cloves peeled
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Fresh parsley chopped (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Take the pork chops out of the fridge 15-30 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible. Season the pork generously with salt & pepper on both sides.
- In a deep skillet, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes, and once it's hot, cook the pork chops for 3-5 minutes/side or until golden (3 minutes for thinner chops and 5 minutes for pork chops up to 1" thick). Once the pork chops are done searing, transfer them to a plate.
- Add the remaining butter and the garlic cloves to the skillet. Turn the heat down to medium (or medium-low if using cast iron). Cook it, stirring fairly often, for about 3 minutes or until the garlic has somewhat browned on the outside.
- Push the garlic to one side of the pan and sprinkle the flour in (avoiding the garlic). Let it cook for around 30 seconds, and give it a stir so it's incorporated with the butter (we're making a quick roux).
- Add in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir and let it cook for about a minute or until the sauce is noticeably thickened.
- Add in the cream and garlic powder. Stir or whisk it until the garlic powder has dissolved.
- Add the pork back in and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit (let the sauce bubble a bit but not furiously boil) and the pork chops are fully cooked through (145F minimum). Keep in mind the pork's temperature will continue to rise once you stop cooking it, so if it's close, I'd take it off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Season the sauce with extra salt & pepper as needed and parsley if you wish.
Notes
- It's very easy to overcook pork and turn it into shoe leather. I highly recommend using an instant read thermometer to take the guesswork out. Pork that's 145F and pink inside is safe to eat.
- You can use boneless pork chops like I did or bone-in. I recommend pork chops that are 0.75-1" thick. Anything much thicker or thinner is likely to end up under or overcooked with this particular recipe since it's finished in the cream sauce.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 557mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 831IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Kev says
Very tasty and easy to make.
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Great to hear, Kev!
GrammyTami says
I was excited to find this recipe, but found the lemon juice to be off-putting. If I make it again, I’ll eliminate the lemon juice.
Natasha says
Hi! There's only 1/2 teaspoon - just enough to balance the flavors. Are you sure you didn't add more than that? In any case, feel free to leave it out next time. 🙂
Loretta says
So delicious! I made this for dinner today and after the first bite, my husband said “this is a keeper!” I didn’t use as much garlic as called for in the recipe.
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
So glad it's hubby approved, Loretta!
Gee Tee says
I rarely leave reviews, but I had to drop one for this because it came out AMAZING! I did three small batches with different seasonings on the pork chops 1) as directed with salt and pepper, 2) with salt, pepper, jalapeno powder, and onion powder, and 3) with creole seasonings and the sauce as directed on all. I liked the version with jalapeno and onion added the best, since it added more flavor. The creamy garlic sauce came out sooooo good! I'll definitely be making this again!
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Love those creative ideas, and so glad you enjoyed the creamy garlic sauce! And thank you for leaving a review. It really helps us out!
Christine says
Followed the recipe exactly; as I had all the ingredients on hand. Super easy, quick and yummy. The whole family loved it. This will be on repeat. Thank you!!
Natasha says
Thrilled to hear it, Christine! Thanks for your review!
Julie says
Ummmm hold on. THIS WAS THE MOST DELICIOUS MEAL EVER!! I have boycotted pork chops since I was a kid because they were always so dry and gross when they were prepared! This was quite literally the second time I have ever made pork chops in my adult life, I am 35. So that being said this is the best meal I have prepared in a long while! My husband was like “oh my gosh what is this sauce, this is so so good!” 😏 nicely done, thanks so much for the recipe! I’ll probably be making this again next week!
Natasha says
Haha that's amazing!! 😀 You're very welcome!
bobby says
this recipe is perfect as is. exactly what i was looking for. thank you!
Natasha says
Awesome!! So happy to hear that! Thanks for your review.
Suzy Stricklin says
This was a nice change from the norm. Zhe only thing I would do is double the sauce to have as gravy over your sides. Delicious!!
Natasha says
Thank you!! So happy you liked it!
Vanessa says
Yum! I made this with chicken instead and added mushrooms and it was definitely a hit!!
Natasha says
Fantastic!
Mary says
This recipe is very good I cook some green beans aside and then thru them in the sauce and was amazing. The left over sauce on the next days I cook some ground beef and then finish cooking in the left over sauce and omg better than sex like a friend of mine just to say when I cook 😆.
Natasha says
Fantastic!! 🙂
Sandra prescott says
I made this in the oven, did not use the cream because lactose or chicken broth because I did not have it at the time, but it was so delicious, I gave it to my neighbor and he said it was fantastic, keep him in mind the next time I make it. Today I will make it on the stove top, i will try the cream and broth. Thanks a million for sharing that recipe.
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
You're welcome, Sandra! We're so happy you enjoyed it.
Megan B says
Hi quick question. I want to make this tonight but I’m wondering how many pork chops is the serving size. Is it 1 pork chop for 455 calories or are all 4 pork chops 455 calories. Please let me know as soon as possible?
Natasha says
It's for one pork chop and 1/4 of the sauce. Please keep in mind it's only an estimate (with ingredients pulled from a database). If you need the info for health reasons, I recommend weighing the actual ingredients you use and plugging it into something like My Fitness Pal for more accurate results. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Tameka says
Family delight for everyone, which is rare in my house!
Natasha says
That's fantastic!! 😀 So happy it was a hit with everyone, Tameka!
Jenny says
Is there a way to make this in oven or crockpot?
Natasha says
Hi Jenny! I haven't tested a different method, and this isn't one I can really just guess on. Let me know if you experiment.
TJBreeze says
I found it to be very bland and too much butter. Hubby and I were both quite disappointed.
Natasha says
Sorry to hear that. I'm guessing you didn't add enough salt if you thought it was bland since this recipe is very highly rated by others.
Sophia says
If served with pasta, do you think the sauce used for the pork chops is enough to coat the pasta? Or, would you suggest using a jar of pasta sauce? If so, what kind of pasta sauce will go well with the pork chops?
Natasha says
Hi! It really depends how much sauce you like. If you want it drenched in sauce and you're feeding 4 people, you may want to double the sauce. The sauce is quite rich, so I'd be reluctant to serve it with another creamy sauce like Alfredo. I'd probably do something simple like toss some pasta with butter and parmesan and then spoon some of the pork chop sauce over top.
Melissa says
I’ve made this a couple times and we all love it served over pasta. I’m wondering about what you might suggest with making this ahead of time and freezing it. Have you tried that or have any tips?
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Hi Melissa! So glad you enjoyed it. We don't recommend freezing creamy sauces. They just do not hold up well at all. Thanks for your review! 🙂
Jane Hall says
Made this sauce to go with pork steaks, it was soooo delicious that I wanted to lick the plate!
Natasha says
Yay!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jane! Thanks for your 5-star review.
Mercy T. says
I made this tonight for dinner. It was SOOOOO GOOD. I served it over pasta and my family loved it. I had 6 chops so I increased the measurements just a little. So easy and yummy.
Natasha says
I'm so happy to hear that!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know, Mercy!
Maria says
This sauce is outstanding!! And so easy!
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Thanks so much, Maria! So glad you liked it and found it easy!
Suzn says
Good recipe. Best part was cooking side of spaghetti for the sauce. Next time I will make it with less pork and cut chops to go in pasta with sauce. Liked it all.
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Good to hear! 🙂
Laurie Albright says
I was wondering if you can bake it also it looks delicious for sure
Natasha says
Hello! Thanks! I really can't say without testing. Like baking it from what point? After you sear the pork? Without searing the pork? I would suggest trying it as written first, and then maybe you could experiment with adapting it.
Keely says
How well could bone in centre cuts do with this recipe? (1in thickness)
Natasha says
I think that should be fine. I mention in the blog post that 0.75-1" thick pork chops are a good size to aim for, bone-in or out. Hope you enjoy the recipe, Keely! 🙂
Jennifer says
Can you sub the heavy cream with milk?
Natasha says
Hi! I don't recommend it. I explain why in the blog post.
Alysia says
Delicious sauce!
Natasha says
Thank you!!
Matt Coledan says
Easy and delicious, this will become a regular dish in my house 😊
Natasha says
I'm thrilled to hear it, Matt! Thanks for your review! 😀
Kellie says
Absolutely delicious!! I had .5 in boneless chops so I cooked them 3 min each side and an extra 3 minutes once I put them back in the sauce and they came out juicy and perfect! Definitely will be making this again!!
Natasha says
Thank you so much!! 🙂 Glad it was a hit!