Pan Seared Pork Chops Caprese

Pan Seared Pork Chops Caprese are topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil and a savory but sweet balsamic sauce. These 30-minute skillet pork chops are flavorful and look great on the plate.

If you're looking for a meal that comes together quickly and packs a serious flavor punch, Pork Chops Capreses certainly fits the bill. In just 30 minutes you can prepare skillet pork chops that are juicy, flavorful and cooked to perfection before being topped with fresh tomatoes and lots of melty mozzarella cheese.

Pan seared pork chops Caprese is one of my favorite skillet pork chops recipes because it is so simple to prepare yet looks incredible on the plate. It's simple enough for a weeknight dinner but could be served for a romantic date night. It's also a great meal for serving company when you really want that WOW! factor without having to put in a lot of work.

My husband's favorite pork chop recipe used to be Panko Pork Chops with Parmesan. That is until he tried these Pan Seared Pork Chops Caprese. Now he requests this recipe for dinner all the time.

Ingredients

• Pork Chops – Select thick, boneless pork chops.
• Seasonings – Salt, pepper and dried basil. You could also use an Italian seasoning blend in place of the basil.
• Olive Oil – Or use your favorite light, neutral-flavored oil.
• Butter – If using salted butter, adjust the salt accordingly in other parts of the recipe.
• Garlic – Freshly minced garlic adds an aromatic flavor.
• Chicken Broth – You could substitute vegetable broth or water but chicken broth will have the most flavor.
• Balsamic Vinegar – Balsamic is a classic choice for Caprese-style dishes like this pork chops caprese.
• Tomato – Choose the ripest tomato you can find.
• Mozzarella Cheese – Fresh mozzarella is preferred but you could use shredded mozzarella in pinch.
• Basil – Fresh basil is a must for finishing this skillet pork chops dish.

How to Cook Pan Seared Pork Chops

See the recipe for the complete instructions.

1. Season the pork chops and sear them in a hot, oven proof skillet for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until chops are golden brown. Remove chops from pan and reserve on a plate or cutting board covered with foil.
2. Chop half the tomato and slice the other half into four thin slices.
3. Melt butter in the pan and stir in the garlic. Then stir in broth and balsamic vinegar. Turn heat down to low and add the chopped tomato. Stir well.
4. Place the chops back in the pan and top with the slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining dried basil.
5. Place pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 145 for medium rare and 160 for medium.
6. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve pork chops on a plate with extra sauce.

Tips

• Bring the pork chops to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
• Dry the pork chops with a paper towel before seasoning.
• Use an oven proof skillet.
• Allow the skillet to get really hot before searing the pork chops.
• The pork chops will finish cooking in the oven so they don't need to be fully cooked in the skillet.
• Serve with pasta, rice or bread to soak up the juices.
• Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat so it's not overcooked.

FAQ

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve noodles on the side of these pan seared pork chops as it will soak up the delicious sauce from the pan. You could also serve rice or bread with the delicious savory sauce. If you want a low carb side dish, Air Fryer Green Beans or Lemon Roasted Asparagus both work well.   

Here are 21 Side Dish Recipes that go well with pork chops. Try one of these recipes (or even two) the next time you serve pork chops.

More Pork Chop Recipes

• Panko Pork Chops with Parmesan
• Drunken BBQ Pork Chops
• Stuffed Pork Chops Italiano
• Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Shallots via Skinnytaste 

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RECIPE

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Pork Chops Caprese

This flavorful recipe is perfect for a fancy dinner but is ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Entree/ Dinner

Cuisine: Pork

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 283kcal

Author: Lisa Grant

Ingredients

• 4 6 ounce boneless pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 Tablespoon dried basil
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 6 ounces chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 medium to large size ripe tomato
• 4 small slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Sprinkle salt, pepper and half of the dried basil on both sides of the pork chops. Reserve the rest of the basil.
• Heat a large oven proof skillet to medium high heat. Add olive oil and sear chops for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until chops are golden brown. Remove chops from pan and reserve on a plate or cutting board covered with foil.
• Add butter and garlic to the pan. After butter melts, stir in broth and balsamic vinegar. Turn heat down to low.
• Chop half the tomato and slice the other half into four thin slices. Add the chopped tomato to the pan and stir well.
• Place the chops back in the pan and top with the slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining dried basil.
• Place pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 145 for medium rare and 160 for medium.
• Garnish with fresh basil. Serve pork chops on a plate with extra sauce. Great with pasta, rice or bread to soak up the juices.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 633mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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