Smothered Pork Chops
These pork chops are tender and delicious with this creamy sauce! Substitute with chicken breasts or any other meat/veggie of your choice.
Ingredients
6 thick cut boneless pork chops, about 1 to 1.5" thick
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 slices bacon, cut into 1" pieces
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces sliced white mushrooms
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
pepper
fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions for Pork Chops
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
Combine salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning on both sides of the pork chops. Rub the seasoning onto the chops with your fingers.
Place the chops on the wire rack and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145-degrees.
Directions for Sauce
With 15 minutes left on the pork chop oven timer, begin the sauce.
In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until tender crisp but do not overcook. Transfer the cooked bacon pieces to a small bowl but do not drain the bacon grease.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and let melt. Add the garlic and sauté 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the mushrooms and toss to coat with the butter and garlic. Saute 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the remaining butter and continue cooking until the mushrooms are a rich brown color, about 3 to 4 more minutes.
Add the cream to the skillet and stir to combine. Return the bacon to the skillet. Reduce the heat slightly.
Let the sauce simmer about 5 minutes to reduce slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add the cream cheese cubes and stir until melted and combined.
Let the sauce simmer on low until the pork chops are done, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Remove the pork chops from the oven and nestle into the sauce. Use a spoon to drizzle some of the sauce on top of the pork chops. Enjoy!
ExchangesMakes 6 servings - 1 pork chop & appx. 2-3 tbsp sauceCount each serving as: 4 protein (group 6) and 3 fat (group 7) Recipe adapted from www.ketoinpearls.com