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.