Pork Loin Chops in Creamy Spinach Sauce
This tasty Pork Loin Chops in Creamy Spinach Sauce recipe is very easy to make plus it takes only 30 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients
- 4 large pork loin chops, patted dry
- ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika, or as needed
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. olive oil tips & tricks
- 1 cup white onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red peppers, finely chopped
- 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 3 cups baby spinach, packed
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 tbsp. Herbes de Provence see Recipe
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/3 cup Grana Padano cheese (substitute Parmigiano-Reggiano or Asiago cheese), grated
Directions
- Generously season chops on one side with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; set aside.
- In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and oil.
- When it sizzles, add pork, seasoned side down, and season the top with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Sear for 3 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 145ºF. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add red peppers and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 45 to 60 seconds.
- Add spinach and toss it around for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, chicken broth and white wine. Add Herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes and cheese. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3 minutes.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet including any accumulated juices and coat with the sauce; reheat for 2 minutes.