For an even deeper flavor, marinate the pork chops in 2 tablespoons of pesto for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preference. To ensure even cooking, use pork chops that are of uniform thickness. Resting the pork chops allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.
Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 38 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 3 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS24
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these succulent, pesto-infused pork chops. The aromatic basil pesto, combined with a touch of heat, creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve with roasted root vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate4 g
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Cholesterol92 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein37 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium489 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat50 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of the pesto over the bottom of the baking dish. (5 minutes)
02
Step
4 mins
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. (5 minutes)
03
Step
1 hrs 30 mins
Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned on both sides. (8 minutes)
04
Step
10 mins
Transfer pork chops to the baking dish and top each with the remaining pesto. Season with red pepper flakes. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
05
StepBake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). (90 minutes)
06
StepAllow pork chops to rest before serving. (10 minutes)
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Halle Schowalter
Jun 14, 2025The pesto crust was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Noe Wolff
Jun 8, 2025I added a little garlic powder to the pork chops before searing, and it was fantastic!
Lonie Donnelly
Jun 1, 2025I served this with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a complete meal.
Micah Lubowitz
May 26, 2025The pork chops were so tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Danial Corwin
Apr 18, 2025Next time, I'll try grilling the pork chops instead of searing them in a skillet.
Raoul Morissette
Apr 17, 2025This is a great way to use up leftover pesto.
Destiney Langoshhills
Apr 3, 2025This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it.
Treva Rippin
Mar 16, 2025I didn't have red pepper flakes, so I used a dash of hot sauce instead. It worked perfectly!