One of my favorite weeknight meals - these delicious baked garlic parmesan pork chops are so tasty and easy to make!

Fast and easy to make, you'll only need a few simple ingredients to make juicy and flavorful parmesan-crusted pork chops.

Recipe Features

You'll start the chops on the stovetop in a mixture of olive oil and butter and then bake them till tender! This crisps up the parmesan into a lovely crust on the pork chops.
An easy way to cook for chops for maximum juiciness - no more dried-out pork chops for you!

Ingredients

Pork Chops - I used bone-in pork chops, but boneless will work as well (though they will need a few minutes less of cooking time)
Parmesan Cheese - adds wonderful flavor and a punch of saltiness. Use grated, not shredded, parm for this recipe.
Garlic Cloves - fresh garlic adds great flavor and a kick of allium.
Flour - a little bit of all-purpose flour helps to coat the chops to create a crust that gets golden and crispy!
Olive Oil - use olive oil or any other type of oil along with the butter to cook the pork.
Butter - adds wonderful flavor while cooking the pork.
Seasonings - you'll combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and ground black pepper for a great spice blend.
For servings - chopped fresh parsley and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. In a shallow bowl or dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix till combined.

Step 2: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Dredge each chop in the Parmesan mixture, pressing down gently to make sure it sticks.

Step 3: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter’s melted and foamy, place the pork chops in the skillet. Sear the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown.

Step 4: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145°F.

Step 5: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for a few minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on chops and garnish with parsley.

Preparation Tips - If possible, allow pork chops to come to room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. It helps cook the meat more evenly (no cold spots) and produces juicier meat.
Cooking Tips - Try not to overcook the chops - a little pink in the center is great! The USDA recommends cooking pork chops to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
Recommended Tools - You'll need an oven-safe frying pan or skillet. I recommend using a cast-iron skillet.

Storage - Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat - You can reheat in the microwave in 1-minute increments or in a 350-degree oven. I also find the chops good cold - we slice them and serve them on sandwiches.

weeknight favorites!

Check out our recipes with pork loin, chops, and ground pork!

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These parmesan crusted pork chops are a fabulous main course recipe! They're simple to make and will be a hit with the whole family.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a shallow bowl or dish, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix till combined.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Dredge each chop in the Parmesan mixture, pressing down gently to make sure it sticks.
Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter’s melted and foamy place the pork chops in the skillet.
Sear the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork chops reaches 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for a few minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on chops and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides or a green salad.