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April 15, 2015 By Nancylynn 27 Comments

21 Day Fix Italian Pork Chops

These 21 Day Fix Italian Pork Chops is a go-to healthy weeknight dinner recipe that’s easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes, and so darn delicious!

*same recipe, just updated with new photos!

Skillet with three Italian Pork Chops topped with tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, onions and parmesan cheese. A small white plate is nearby with a pork chop over zucchini noodles.

I take requests. For recipes, that is.

Want a dinner idea? Need your favorite meal “fixed?”

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A woman is mixing tomatoes, garlic, onions, and basil in a pan on a wooden table.

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I’m so excited.

Anyway, this 21 Day Fix Italian Pork Chops dinner is a request from a reader who has boneless pork chops, looking for ideas of how to use them.

A woman's hand topping Italian Pork Chops with Shaved Parmesan Cheese

I love honey on pork, but I’ve used it in several recipes this week. So I wanted to try something different. And also use what I had on hand.

I’m so glad I did. This was delicious and super easy. I LOVE one pan meals – and boneless pork cooks quickly. This looks way more involved than it really is, I promise.

A pan with for 21 Day Fix Italian Pork Chops topped with tomatoes, basil, garlic, onions and parmesan cheese.

These 21 Day Fix Italian Pork Chops go great with zoodles, noodles, rice or even just a side salad.  I was actually shocked that my husband, who normally HATES tomatoes, ate these right up.  And to deepen the flavor, you can drizzle on some balsamic vinegar for the last minute of cook time.  So, so good!

21 Day Fix Italian Pork Chop on top of a plate of zoodles.

Why is it important to sear pork chops?

In addition to making a nice crispy exterior, searing pork locks in the moisture so your pork chops will not dry out!

Can I sub a different kind of cheese for these Italian Pork Chops?

Of course!  I love them with Feta Cheese, Goat Cheese, and/or Mozzarella!  Switch it up!

What goes well with these Italian Pork Chops?

As I mentioned, these are amazing over zoodles or with spaghetti squash.  My kids and husband also love this with brown rice and gluten-free noodles!

A pan with for 21 Day Fix Italian Pork Chops topped with tomatoes, basil, garlic, onions and parmesan cheese.

This was one of my first recipes for the blog and it’s still a favorite of ours – hope you enjoy!

Looking for more healthy one skillet recipes?  Check out these 21 Day Fix Approved Recipes:

21 Day Fix One Skillet Lazy Zucchini Lasagna

21 Day Fix One Skillet Burrito Bowl

21 Day Fix Sausage, Bean, and Kale Skillet

21 Day Fix One Pan Thai Swimming Rama | The Foodie and The Fix

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Here’s the 21 Day Fix Italian pork chops recipe:

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Italian Pork Chops {21 Day Fix}

  • Author: NancyLynn Sicilia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Italian
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Italian pork chops are a go-to 21 Day Fix approved dinner recipe that’s easy to make, and so delicious!


Ingredients

  • 4 Boneless Pork Chops
  • 1tbsp of olive oil
  • 1/2 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 diced onion
  • 2 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp of basil
  • 2 tsp of oregano
  • sea salt
  • sprinkle of Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in pan for a minute on high.
  2. Add pork chops and sear on both sides – around a minute. Remove pork from pan.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add onions; cook until translucent and caramelized.
  4. Add garlic, tomatoes and spices and cook for 2 mins.
  5. Return pork to pan and cook for 2 minutes on one side. Flip. Spoon tomato mixture over each piece of pork and cook another 2 minutes on the other side.
  6. Top with a small sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta or, my fav, zucchini noodles!

Notes

Serves 4; 1 pork chop = 1 RED 1/2 GREEN trace of BLUE and a tsp

Keywords: dinner, pork, meat, stove top, saute, italian, gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, high protein

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Filed Under: Dinner, Family/Kid-Friendly, Five Ingredients or Less, Gluten-Free, Pork, Recipes Tagged With: 21 Day Fix pork, pork chops

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Comments

  1. Christy says

    December 31, 2015 at 11:33 am

    This was so good! I made last night. Only change... I used canned diced tomatoes in place of the fresh. I drained and rinsed them so they would not add too much juice. This is such an easy healthy recipe, thanks! It's a keeper! I served over garlic parm spaghetti squash.
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 1, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      That's awesome! I am so happy to hear that this worked with canned tomatoes - such a great time saver and tip! Thank you!
      Reply
  2. Jessica Ellerbee says

    January 20, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    I am excited about trying this recipe tonight! My porkchops are cooking now! I would love to learn more fixed recipes! Thank you!
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 21, 2016 at 12:18 am

      Yay! Hope you like them as much as we do!
      Reply
  3. Susan says

    February 1, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    This was delicious! I added just a little white wine to the bottom of the pan after the onions cooked to add a little juice and get all the onion bits up and used 1/2 a blue container and topped with some mozzarella cheese. I will definitely make this again. Thank you!
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 1, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      Yum, Susan!! You can cook for me anytime!! :)
      Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    June 10, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    Are all four one serving worth the red and one green and a trace of blue or is it one pork chop worth that?
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      June 11, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Hi! The container count is for one pork chop! Just edited the recipe to reflect this - thanks for the comment!
      Reply
  5. Liz Hardy says

    June 20, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I'm making this tonight! I can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Awesome! I hope you love it as much as we do!
      Reply
  6. Lindsey Wolters says

    February 1, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    how long do you think it would take for bone-in pork chops??
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 1, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      It depends on the thickness, but usually around 4-5 minutes a side.
      Reply
  7. Kim says

    April 1, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    Why is this 1 green? My tomatoes and onion wouldn't equal 1 green (I don't think). I just made this for my weekly meal... can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      April 1, 2017 at 11:03 pm

      Hi Kim - I think I originally counted this as a full green because I served it with zoodles...I just changed it to 1/2 green...I agree, I am not putting a full green of tomatoes on my pork chop either. Thanks for the comment - hope you love the dish!
      Reply
  8. Genevieve says

    April 26, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    I have a bunch of cubed pork leftover from a tenderloin...how might I make this into a casserole? I have some leftover ricotta too. Maybe toss all together with some zoodles? I dunno...
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      April 28, 2017 at 1:46 am

      Did you try anything? I love the sound of what you are thinking...I would cook the pork with the tomatoes, then toss with zoodles and top with ricotta! YUM!
      Reply
  9. Eileen says

    May 17, 2017 at 3:43 am

    Do the pork chops cook all the way thru with that little time on each side?
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 19, 2017 at 1:15 pm

      They do! Boneless pork chops don't take long at all...but you can always cut into one to make sure!
      Reply
  10. Jennifer Phelan says

    September 10, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    Going to make this tonight. Had the flank steak tacos last night...pretty sure I wouldn't be able to do this program without your great recipes. My family was worried dinners would be boring since mom was going to 'diet', but now I'm pretty sure they are all excited about me trying new, delicious recipes. Thank you!!
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      September 10, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      Comments like these are THE BEST! Thank you for taking the time to write...and keep up the amazing work...you are doing great things for yourself and for your family!
      Reply
  11. Carly says

    January 23, 2018 at 3:27 pm

    Would this work in the slow cooker? I find pork chops always turn out much more tender in a slow cooker, so that’s usually the only way that I eat them.
    Reply
  12. John says

    February 2, 2018 at 12:55 am

    What a great recipe. I served with bake green beans!
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 2, 2018 at 3:20 am

      I'm so happy you liked it!
      Reply
  13. Stephanie Robertson says

    February 14, 2018 at 1:40 am

    I did this a few nights ago with pork and canned tomatoes. Loved it so much I decided to try it with chicken and added mushrooms this time and served it over sautéed spinach. My husband said this was his new fav!
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 15, 2018 at 12:47 am

      What a fantastic suggestion! I will definitely be trying this!
      Reply
  14. Lacy says

    May 7, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    What is your favorite kitchen tool to make zoodles with? I see there is a variety of gadets out there, but curious as to what you use.
    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 7, 2018 at 11:05 pm

      My favorite is my Paderno Spiralizer!
      Reply

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