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March 4, 2020 Updated September 14, 2020 By Rebecca Entrees

Pan Seared Pork Chops

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Pan seared pork chops with green beans and potatoes on a plate
pan seared pork chops with vegetables on a plate with text overlay

These pan seared pork chops are the perfect one pan weeknight meal for one or two. They’re delicious, easy, and done in just 20 minutes, so they’re perfect for a weeknight solo dinner.

Pan seared pork chops with vegetables on a plate

[This recipe was originally posted in March 2019. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

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How will this pan seared pork chop make your life easier?

It can sometimes be hard to look forward to a solo weeknight meal, but these pan seared pork chops are so easy and flavorful that you can’t not make them for yourself. This pan seared pork chop and veggies are the perfect super quick & easy supper. Double the recipe for quick leftovers.

Here are a couple other delish pork recipes: Pan Fried Pork Chop with Apples, Pomegranate Glazed Pork, Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork.

What makes this pork dish so good?

  • Olive oil
  • Egg
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Italian seasoning
  • Pork chop
  • Yukon gold potato
  • Green beans
  • Lemon
  • Parmesan cheese

How do I make pan seared pork chops?

egg wash and breading for pan seared pork chops on a table

Place cast iron skillet on medium heat, add 2 T olive oil. 

breaded pork on dish for pan seared pork chops on a table

Crack 1 egg into a shallow bowl, whisk with a fork. Pour 2 T breadcrumbs and 1 tsp Italian seasoning into another shallow bowl. Dip pork chop into egg, flip and cover entire pork chop with egg.

Expert Tip: You can use panko if you don’t have regular breadcrumbs on hand.

pan seared pork chop and diced potatoes on a cast iron skillet

Repeat with bread crumbs. Bread with breadcrumbs on both sides. Leave remaining breadcrumbs in the shallow dish. Once skillet is hot, place pork chop on skillet. Set a timer for 6 minutes. Add 1 med Yukon gold potato, cut into bite sized pieces, to skillet. Stir potatoes occasionally.

Expert Tip: Chop potato into small bite sized pieces so they’re done with the pork chop.

pan seared pork chop with green beans potatoes cooking on a cast iron skillet

Flip pork chop once timer goes off, set timer for 6 minutes to cook the second side. Add 1 large handful sliced green beans and remaining breadcrumbs (from shallow bowl) to pan. Cook until pork is done, or to 145 degrees in the center. 

Expert Tip: Use whatever veggies you have on hand: carrots, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, & cabbage would be good too.

Add vegetables and pork chop to plate. Top with a squeeze of lemon, 1 T parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper to taste. Rest for 5 minutes, then enjoy.

Expert tips

  • You can use panko if you don’t have regular breadcrumbs on hand.
  • Cut potatoes into small, bite sized pieces, they’ll cook faster
  • Use whatever veggies you have on hand: carrots, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, & cabbage would be good too.

FAQ

How do you keep pork chops from drying out?

Use the timer, don’t overcook them. Also let pork rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting it open.

How can you tell when pork chops are done?

The best way is to test the temperature in the thickest part of the pork. It is done at ~145 degrees.

How long does a pork chop take to cook?

This pan fried pork chop takes about 12 minutes to cook. Cooking time may be different based on how thick your chop is, and by cooking method.

Pan seared pork chops with green beans and potatoes on a brown plate

How can I repurpose this pork chop?

  • Double the pork to have leftovers. They’re great on a salad.
  • Cook up some pasta, add leftover vegetables and pork to the pasta.

What can I make with leftover ingredients?

  • (pork chop) Pan Fried Pork Chop with Apples
  • (potatoes) Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin, Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets, & these Roasted Winter Vegetables.
  • (green beans) Swap for asparagus with this Lamb Steak
  • (lemon) Baked Salmon, Lemony Carbonara, Pan Seared Salmon w/ Summer Salad, 5 Minute Strawberry Sauce, Sparkling Berry Lemonade, Passion Tea Lemonade, Italian Sausage Tortellini, Corn & Zucchini Salad, Beet & Arugula Salad, and Red White & Blue Popsicles.

Did you make these pan seared pork chops? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!

Pan seared pork chops with green beans and potatoes on a plate
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Pan Seared Pork Chops

These pan seared pork chops are the perfect one pan weeknight meal for one or two. They’re delicious, easy, and quick.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 person
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • TWO Small Mixing Bowls
  • tongs

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg scrambled
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs or panko
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pork chop
  • 1 medium yukon gold potato chopped
  • 1 large handful green beans washed, and trimmed
  • 1/2 whole lemon
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place cast iron skillet on medium heat, add 2 T olive oil. 
  • Crack 1 egg into a shallow bowl, whisk with a fork. Pour 2 T breadcrumbs and 1 tsp Italian seasoning into another shallow bowl. Dip pork chop into egg, flip and cover entire pork chop with egg.
  • Repeat with bread crumbs. Bread with breadcrumbs on both sides. Leave remaining breadcrumbs in the shallow dish. Once skillet is hot, place pork chop on skillet. Set a timer for 6 minutes. Add 1 med Yukon gold potato, cubed to skillet. Stir potatoes occasionally.
  • Flip pork chop once timer goes off, set timer for 6 minutes to cook the second side. Add 1 large handful sliced green beans and remaining breadcrumbs (from shallow bowl) to pan. Cook until pork is done, or to 145 degrees in the center. 
  • Add vegetables and pork chop to plate. Top with a squeeze of lemon, 1 T parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper to taste. Let pork rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting into it.

Video

Pan Seared Pork Chops

Notes

  • You can use panko if you don’t have regular breadcrumbs on hand.
  • Cut potatoes into small, bite sized pieces, they’ll cook faster
  • Use whatever veggies you have on hand: carrots, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, & cabbage would be good too.
     

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  1. Dannii says

    March 25, 2019 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    My husband loves pork chops, but I hardly ever make them. Definitely going to give these a go.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 25, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      awesome! I definitely don’t make pork chops all that much, but they’re delicious & super easy!

      Reply
  2. Veena Azmanov says

    March 25, 2019 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    What an amazing Dinner Platter. Wish this was mine. Love the seasoning and look of this dish.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 25, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      thanks so much! good thing-it’s super easy so it won’t take too long for you to throw together

      Reply
  3. Shashi at SavorySpin says

    March 25, 2019 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    I love pan seared pork – but I cannot ever remember using a panko crust and I am so loving what you have here!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 25, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      thanks so much! same here, but this added step makes such a huge difference!

      Reply
  4. Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says

    March 25, 2019 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    This is such a beautiful dish! Love the hit of lemon at the end to give it a nice citrus zing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 25, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      thanks so much! me too, I love a good hit of citrus in nearly any dish

      Reply
  5. kim says

    March 25, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family loved this recipe! So easy and so much flavor!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 25, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      so great to hear! thanks

      Reply
  6. Kelly Anthony says

    March 5, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    I really like how these pan-seared pork chops aren’t heavily breaded and have just the right amount of crunch.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 8, 2020 at 11:28 am

      exactly! they’re so delish

      Reply
  7. Andrea Metlika says

    March 5, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    The Pork chops look and sound fabulous. They look so good with the sides you have made. Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 8, 2020 at 11:28 am

      thanks!

      Reply
  8. Carrie Robinson says

    March 5, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect timing! I have some pork chops in the freezer that I need do something with soon. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 8, 2020 at 11:27 am

      yay!

      Reply
  9. Emily Liao says

    March 5, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe a few times now and it’s always a delicious way to eat pork chops! Definitely a family favorite with a side of steamed veggies

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 8, 2020 at 11:27 am

      great to hear!

      Reply
  10. Anita says

    March 5, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    Awesomely delicious and a nice one skillet meal for one. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      March 8, 2020 at 11:27 am

      thanks!

      Reply

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