Pork Chops With Lemony Bread Crumbs Recipe

Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe from Real Simple Magazine's "Meals Made Easy" cookbook is a flavor explosion! Perfectly pan-seared pork chops are topped with vibrant lemon-infused breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection. Serve alongside fresh green beans and a simple arugula salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 688.3 kcal
Protein 98g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork Chops With Lemony Bread Crumbs

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How to Make Pork Chops With Lemony Bread Crumbs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Season pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Sear pork chops for 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Do not cook through.
  5. Remove pork chops from skillet and spoon 1/2 cup pasta sauce evenly over the bottom of the skillet.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon dried sage, zest of 1 lemon, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. Return pork chops to the skillet, placing them on top of the pasta sauce.
  8. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the pork chops and sauce.
  9. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the pork is cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
  10. Serve immediately with freshly cooked green beans and a simple arugula salad dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

89 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

59g

Carbs

8g