Description
Creamy Spinach Mushroom Chops are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or impressive gatherings. Tender pork chops are smothered in a rich, velvety sauce infused with earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach. This dish is not just delicious; it’s a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for more. Quick to prepare and elegant on the plate, your family and friends will be raving about this recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing spinach, slicing mushrooms, and chopping onion and garlic.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms; cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; mix well. Return pork chops to the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes or pasta, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for heavy cream. Add sun-dried tomatoes or swap spinach for kale for a twist.