These 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! It’s versatile and crowd pleasing – pair with zoodles, a side salad, pasta, rice… anything goes!
*same recipe, just updated with new photos!
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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.
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.
These 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!
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!
This was one of my first recipes for the blog and it’s still a favorite of ours – hope you enjoy!
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Here’s the 21 Day Fix Italian pork chops recipe:
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Italian Pork Chops {21 Day Fix}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
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
- 1 Tbsp 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
- Heat oil in pan for a minute on high.
- Add pork chops and sear on both sides – around a minute. Remove pork from pan.
- Lower heat to medium and add onions; cook until translucent and caramelized.
- Add garlic, tomatoes and spices and cook for 2 mins.
- 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.
- Top with a small sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and serve with pasta or, my fav, zucchini noodles!
Notes
Serves 4; Each serving = 1 pork chop + about 1/2 cup tomato mixture
21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1/2 GREEN, trace BLUE, 1 TSP (per serving)
WW: Green, Blue, Purple – 6 points (per serving) [Calculated using 1 Tbsp Parm cheese per serving]
Keywords: dinner, pork, meat, stove top, saute, italian, gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, high protein
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Christy says
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.
Nancylynn says
That’s awesome! I am so happy to hear that this worked with canned tomatoes – such a great time saver and tip! Thank you!
Jessica Ellerbee says
I am excited about trying this recipe tonight! My porkchops are cooking now!
I would love to learn more fixed recipes!
Thank you!
Nancylynn says
Yay! Hope you like them as much as we do!
Susan says
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!
Nancylynn says
Yum, Susan!! You can cook for me anytime!! 🙂
Elizabeth says
Are all four one serving worth the red and one green and a trace of blue or is it one pork chop worth that?
Nancylynn says
Hi! The container count is for one pork chop! Just edited the recipe to reflect this – thanks for the comment!
Liz Hardy says
I’m making this tonight! I can’t wait to try it!
Nancylynn says
Awesome! I hope you love it as much as we do!
Lindsey Wolters says
how long do you think it would take for bone-in pork chops??
Nancylynn says
It depends on the thickness, but usually around 4-5 minutes a side.
Kim says
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!
Nancylynn says
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!
Genevieve says
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…
Nancylynn says
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!
Eileen says
Do the pork chops cook all the way thru with that little time on each side?
Nancylynn says
They do! Boneless pork chops don’t take long at all…but you can always cut into one to make sure!
Jennifer Phelan says
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!!
Nancylynn says
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!
Carly says
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.
John says
What a great recipe. I served with bake green beans!
Nancylynn says
I’m so happy you liked it!
Stephanie Robertson says
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!
Nancylynn says
What a fantastic suggestion! I will definitely be trying this!
Lacy says
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.
Nancylynn says
My favorite is my Paderno Spiralizer!
Jenna Parker says
Is each pork chop about 6 oz? I know some pork chops can be heavier in ounces than others.
Nancylynn says
Yes – on average!
Amber Goddard says
This was delicious! Do you have the nutritional values for this recipe? Thanks!
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