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    Home » By Ingredient » Pork » Garlic Parmesan Crusted Baked Pork Chops

    Garlic Parmesan Crusted Baked Pork Chops

    Published: Jul 3, 2020 · Modified: Nov 1, 2020 by Andrea Howe · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These garlic parmesan pork chops are an easy dinner to prepare for the family! These parmesan crusted pork chops take only 10 minutes of prep time, and are ready in 25 minutes!

    parmesan pork chop on a plate being cut into and a arugula salad

    My family and I love a good pork chop dinner. And I’m always trying to come up with new fun ways to cook it up. But a baked breaded pork chop is such a classic that can’t be beat. Why mess with a classic right?

    And if you’re a fan of Shake-n-Bake (it’s OK, I won’t judge. I’m a fan too!) then you are going to love this recipe. Of course, it uses all real ingredients and is a much healthier version. No mom guilt here!

    So a delicious pork chop dinner that cooks up in one pan with tons of flavor that my whole family loves? You. Can’t. Beat. That.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    Ok so you know why I love this recipe. But here a few more reasons that I know will make you fall in love with it as well.

    • Simple Ingredients – Nothing fancy here. You might even have everything in your pantry to whip up these garlic parmesan right now!
    • Quick To Prep – It only takes about 10 minutes to throw these baked garlic pork chops together.
    • Quick To Cook – Not only is it quick to prep, they cook quickly too. So that means dinner is ready in under 30 minutes!

    Ingredients For This Baked Parmesan Pork Chop Recipe

    ingredients for parmesan pork chops

    • Pork Chops – You can use either bone-in or boneless.
    • Parmesan cheese – Make sure it’s finely shredded
    • Breadcrumbs – Your choice, but we like to use gluten free chickpea bread crumbs. I use the Watusee brand. But you can use regular bread crumbs, Panko, or even almond meal.
    • Seasoning – We used a combination of salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
    • Egg – This is use to dredge the pork chop in so the bread crumbs will stick to the pork chop.
    • Water – Mixed with the water and used in the dredging process. You can use milk too.
    • Oil – Your choice. This is used to sear the pork chops.

    Why kind of pork chops are best for this recipe?

    You can use boneless or bone-in pork chops. Bone-in pork chops do have better flavor, but I love using boneless because it’s easier to cook and cut up for the kids.

    I do recommend thicker pork chops rather than thinner pork chops. Thicker pork chops tend to retain their moisture (aka they end up being a bit juicier!)

    How To Make These Parmesan Pork Chops

    You want to start by patting the pork chops dry. This will help the breading mixture stick better. And then sprinkle the chops with a little salt and pepper. After that you want to prepare the breading mixture.

    Mix the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. And in a second bowl combine the egg and water.pork chops, bowl of egg, and second bowl of breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese

    You want to dip each pork chop first in the egg mixture, making sure to let any excess drip off.

    And then dip the pork chops in the bread crumbs.

    photo collage of a pork chop getting dipped in egg then breadcrumbs

    You can set each pork chop aside onto a baking sheet as you continue to dip each pork chop.

    four breaded pork chops on a baking sheet

    Now that they are all breaded…it’s time to cook! Go ahead and heat a skillet with the oil over medium high heat. You want to saute each pork chop for about 1-2 minutes on each side until the breading gets golden brown.

    Then we will finish cooking the pork chops in the oven. Depending on the thickness of your pork chops, this could take up to 12 minutes. You want your pork chops to have an internal temperature of 145 degrees.

    four parmesan pork chops cooked in a cast iron skillet

    Tips For Making These Baked Parmesan Pork Chops

    • Pat your pork chops dry. This always helps get a better sear, and helps the breading stick.
    • Get thicker pork chops. If you can! Thicker pork chops tend to retain their juices better.
    • Go for boneless. Sure bone-in pork chops are more flavorful, however, boneless are easier to cook up and cut up for the kids.
    • Use an Instant Read Thermometer.  Different thicknesses of pork chops will cook differently. Thinner pork chops can take as little as 7 minutes, and thicker ones can take up to 10-12 minutes. So I highly recommend getting and using an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature accurately.

    Can I Make This Recipe With Chicken?

    You definitely could make the switch and use chicken instead. I would just pound the chicken breasts so they would be an even thickness and cook evenly.

    What Can I Serve With These Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops?

    Of course a simple arugula salad is lovely to serve with this. But you might also like trying this Early Spring Salad or this Farmer’s Market Salad.

    How long are leftovers good for?

    I always recommend putting any leftovers, covered, in the fridge for up to 4 days. After that, it’s time to toss!

    four parmesan pork chops in a cast iron skillet and a hand turning one over with tongs

    More Pork Recipes Your Family Will Love

    • Easiest Pulled Pork, Ever
    • Braised Asian Pork Recipe
    • Easy Slow Cooker Posole With Pork
    • Pork Sausage, Chestnut & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
    • Perfect Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe

    Tools To Make This Recipe

    • Cast Iron Skillet (or a deep frying pan)

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    Follow along with me on Instagram! And if you make this recipe be sure to tag me @howe.we.live so I can see! I love seeing what you’re making!

    Garlic Parmesan Crusted Baked Pork Chop

    A flavorful and crunchy crust make these baked pork chops moist and tender!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author:Andrea

    Equipment

    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Instant Read Thermometer (I like Thermapen)

    Ingredients

    • 4 Pork Chops Can be bone-in or boneless
    • ⅓ Cup Shredded Parmesan
    • ⅕ Cup Breadcrumbs Your choice, although I prefer gluten free Chickpea Bread Crumbs
    • ½ tbsp Garlic Powder
    • ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 tbsp Water
    • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil Your choice, for searing the pork chops
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400.
    • Pat dry pork chops and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in one shallow bowl, and whisk the egg with 1 tbsp of water in another shallow bowl.
    • Dip each pork chop in the egg and let excess drip off, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture. Set aside.
    • Add oil to the cast iron skillet or deep frying pan on medium high heat. Saute the pork chops approximately 1-2 minutes on each side, until the breading is golden brown.
    • Place skillet in the oven and cook until the internal temperature on an instant read thermometer reads 145, approximately 7 minutes for thinner pork chops, up to 10-12 minutes for thick pork chops.

    Notes

    Cooking times will vary depending on the type of pork chops you use, and their thickness. I recommend getting thicker pork chops, as they tend to retain their juices better, and while bone-in pork chops tend to be a bit more flavorful, I still prefer boneless since they are easier to cut up and enjoy for a family with kids.
    Thinner pork chops should only take about 7 minutes baking time, but should take no more than about 10-12 minutes for a thick chop. I highly recommend getting a quality instant read thermometer to cook up all different cuts of meat perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Andrea Howe

    Andrea Howe is the recipe developer and photographer of Howe We Live. She is also a seasoned home cook of over 20 years, for her family of 5. Andrea has spent over 10 years in the food industry, writing for various publications including Babble and Disney. Her work has appeared in Real Simple, Taste of Home, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and ABC News.

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    Comments

    1. Chandice Probst says

      November 08, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this is to make gluten-free! Also so nice that it can be baked for healthier option.

      Reply
    2. Leslie says

      November 07, 2020 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      A family friendly meal made in just 25 minutes? You can count on me to make this!

      Reply
    3. Eva says

      November 06, 2020 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      I love this! I often find whole pork loin on discount and always end up roasting it in the oven, but I should definitely go for something alternative and I love the sound of this recipe. I just need to cut it into thick slices, but eggs, breadcrumbs and parmesan are something I always have at home!

      Reply
    4. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

      November 05, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow these are amazing! Talk about super easy to put together and having a delicious dinner in no time! Thank you much for sharing such a flavorful, amazing pork chop recipe!!!

      Reply
    5. Anna says

      November 05, 2020 at 2:22 am

      5 stars
      Made these pork chops last night for dinner for me and my husband and we absolutely loved them! Addition of parmesan in the crust just elevates the whole dish! I think from now on, it’s the only pork chop recipe i will be using!

      Reply
    6. Aleta says

      November 04, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe!! I swapped out the breadcrumbs for almond flour to keep it low carb – this was super easy to make and loaded with flavour! My whole family devoured it

      Reply
    7. Kathryn Donangelo says

      November 04, 2020 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      This is such a simple and delicious way to cook pork chops. I loved the parmesan crust and that is only takes less than 30 minutes to make. Will be making this again! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Valerie Skinner says

      November 04, 2020 at 5:55 am

      5 stars
      I’m always looking for new ways to flavor pork chops and this recipe definitely fits the bill. Since I’ve been buying a lot more pork these days (it’s much more budget friendly than beef) I will definitely put this in my weeknight dinner recipe rotation!

      Reply
    9. Shelley says

      November 03, 2020 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      Wow, these look so amazing! I can’t believe how quickly and easily they come together — it’s so few ingredients for such a fancy, crowd-pleasing recipe! I’m definitely adding these to my weeknight dinner rotation.

      Reply
    10. HEATHER PERINE says

      November 03, 2020 at 6:09 am

      5 stars
      We always had breaded pork chops growing up, and it was always a favorite meal of mine. But this has a few extra elements to it that I know will elevate my childhood memories! Can’t wait to try 🙂

      Reply

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