Keto Pork Chops with Garlicky Cream Sauce
These Keto Pork Chops get smothered in the creamiest spinach-mushroom sauce for the ultimate low-carb dinner, ready in 40 minutes.
Prep: 15min
Total: 40min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Nutrition Facts: calories 537 Calories, Fat 37 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Sodium 679 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 46 g
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 c. packed baby spinach
Instruction:
- Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add pork chops and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and place on a plate to keep warm.
- Add mushrooms to skillet and cook until softened, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes more.
- Return pork chops to skillet and cook until warmed through, 5 minutes.
Make Delicious Keto Pork Chops at Home!
FAQ
Is pork OK for keto?
Most animal proteins — such as eggs, beef, pork, poultry, and seafood — are low in carbs and appropriate for the keto diet.
What is the secret to juicy pork chops?
For Juiciest Pork Chops, Use a Quick Brine (30 Minutes!)
After you bring your pork chops home, time to brine! Brining pork chops is one of the best ways way to guarantee a juicy cooked pork chop. Even a quick 30-minute brine (or up to four hours) makes a big difference.
How many carbs are in keto pork chops?
Keto Pork Rind Pork Chops (1 pork chop) contains 0.7g total carbs, 0.5g net carbs, 12.8g fat, 25.9g protein, and 221 calories.
Can you eat the fat on a pork chop on keto?
You’re good to have meat on a ketogenic diet and this includes fatty meat such as pork belly, lamb and poultry with the skin on. This is good news for the taste buds as fat helps to add a lot of flavour. Eggs are a staple for most ketogenic dieters.
