This pan seared pork chop 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.
[This pan seared pork chop 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 skillet pork chop make your life easier?
It can sometimes be hard to look forward to a solo weeknight meal, but this pan seared pork chop is so easy and flavorful that you can't not make them for yourself. 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 chop recipe so good?
- Olive oil
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning
- Pork chop
- Yukon gold potato
- Green beans
- Lemon
- Parmesan cheese
How do I make a cast iron pork chop?
To start your pan seared pork chop, place cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Crack egg into a shallow bowl, whisk with a fork. Pour breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning into another shallow bowl. Dip pork chop into egg to cover entire pork chop with egg. Bread with breadcrumbs on both sides, save leftover breadcrumbs.
Once your cast iron skillet is hot, add oil, then place pork chop on skillet. Cook for 6 minutes. Add Yukon gold potato, cut into bite sized pieces, to skillet. Stir potatoes occasionally.
Flip your pan seared pork chop and cook 6 minutes to cook the second side. Add a large handful of green beans and remaining breadcrumbs 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, parmesan cheese, and salt & pepper to taste. Rest for 5 minutes, then enjoy.
Substitutions/Tips
- You can use panko in this pan seared pork chop recipe if you don't have regular breadcrumbs.
- 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
Pat-dry your pork chop with a towel, then for this breaded pan seared pork chop, dip in egg and the cover with breadcrumbs. You also need to get your pan nice and hot to get a good sear.
This easy recipe includes potato chunks and green beans, these are great sides. Zucchini with Feta, Roasted Broccoli and Mushrooms, and Potato Salad are all great sides for this dish.
Use the timer, don't overcook your pan seared pork chops. Also let pork rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting into it.
How can I repurpose this pork chop?
- Double the pan seared pork chop recipe to have leftovers. It's 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: 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, Pan Seared Salmon w/ Summer Salad, 5 Minute Strawberry Sauce, Italian Sausage Tortellini, Corn & Zucchini Salad, Beet & Arugula Salad, and Red White & Blue Popsicles.
Did you make this pan seared pork chop? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!
Pan Seared Pork Chop
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
- ½ 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 teaspoon 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.
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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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Dannii says
My husband loves pork chops, but I hardly ever make them. Definitely going to give these a go.
Rebecca says
awesome! I definitely don't make pork chops all that much, but they're delicious & super easy!
Veena Azmanov says
What an amazing Dinner Platter. Wish this was mine. Love the seasoning and look of this dish.
Rebecca says
thanks so much! good thing-it's super easy so it won't take too long for you to throw together
Shashi at SavorySpin says
I love pan seared pork - but I cannot ever remember using a panko crust and I am so loving what you have here!
Rebecca says
thanks so much! same here, but this added step makes such a huge difference!
Marlynn | Urban Bliss Life says
This is such a beautiful dish! Love the hit of lemon at the end to give it a nice citrus zing.
Rebecca says
thanks so much! me too, I love a good hit of citrus in nearly any dish
kim says
My whole family loved this recipe! So easy and so much flavor!
Rebecca says
so great to hear! thanks
Kelly Anthony says
I really like how these pan-seared pork chops aren't heavily breaded and have just the right amount of crunch.
Rebecca says
exactly! they're so delish
Andrea Metlika says
The Pork chops look and sound fabulous. They look so good with the sides you have made. Yum!
Rebecca says
thanks!
Carrie Robinson says
Perfect timing! I have some pork chops in the freezer that I need do something with soon. 🙂
Rebecca says
yay!
Emily Liao says
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
Rebecca says
great to hear!
Anita says
Awesomely delicious and a nice one skillet meal for one. 🙂
Rebecca says
thanks!