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Smothered Mediterranean Pork Chops

Pioneer Woman Smothered Mediterranean Pork Chops

This super easy one-skillet recipe is a definite keeper. It is burstingwith flavor and makes its own delicious pan sauce you won’t want to miss.
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Course: Dinner, main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, any
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 26 minutes
Total Time: 41 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4-6 oz boneless pork chops
  • ½ t garlic powder
  • ¼ c extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 t fresh lemon juice
  • ½ t dried thyme
  • 1 t dried oregano
  • 1 c cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ c Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 t fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Remove pork chops from refrigerator and pat dry with a paper towel.Lightly season both sides of each chop with the garlic powder, plus salt andblack pepper, as desired. Set aside.
  • Whisk together two tablespoons olive oil with the fresh lemon juice,garlic, oregano, and thyme in a large bowl. Add the Kalamata olives, tomatoes,and Feta cheese and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • Add one tablespoon olive oil to a large nonstick skillet set over mediumheat. Add the red onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onionsoftens and starts to develop some color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and the seasoned pork chops to the skillet.Cooking until the chops are golden brown on each side, approximately 3-4minutes per side.
  • Pour the seasoned tomato and Feta mixture into the skillet and nestle itin amongst the chops. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 minutes,or until the tomatoes and olives are warmed through and the Feta starts tomelt.
  • Remove skillet from heat and rest for 5 minutes.Remove cover and serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley, if desired,and your choice of sides. Enjoy!

Notes

The safe cooking temperature for pork is 145°F. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the chops should read approximately 135°F at this point.
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