Marry Me Pork Chops — creamy skillet pork chops with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan

# What this recipe is

Marry Me Pork Chops is a straightforward skillet dinner: pork chops are seasoned and seared, then finished in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce flavored with garlic, Italian herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes. The recipe is framed as an easy, one-pan meal meant to deliver bold flavor with minimal cleanup.

# Why it works

# Ingredients at a glance

• 4 bone-in pork chops (about 2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Fresh basil for garnish

# Step-by-step method

1. 1Season: Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops.
2. 2Sear: Heat a large skillet over medium-high, add oil, sear chops about 3 minutes per side until golden. Transfer chops to a plate.
3. 3Build sauce: Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, add garlic for 30 seconds, then whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
4. 4Add liquids and flavor: Slowly whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, then add Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
5. 5Simmer with chops: Return pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer about 10 minutes until the chops reach 145°F and the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
6. 6Garnish and serve: Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.

• Freshly grated or finely grated Parmesan (tub-packed) melts better than pre-shredded varieties.

• A meat thermometer is recommended to avoid overcooking — the target internal temperature is 145°F.

# Serving suggestions

Pair the pork chops and sauce with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, green beans, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

# Storage and reheating