Creamy Pork Chops
This Creamy Pork Chops recipe contains 4g protein and 167 calories per serving — a calorie-light side dish rather than a primary protein source. Batch-prep 4 servings on the stovetop in minutes, pairing it with higher-protein bases to complete your plate. Best used as a flavor complement to core protein sources, not standalone nutrition.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Pork Loin
Center-cut bacon has ~30% less fat than regular. Turkey bacon works as a swap.
- •¼ tsp salt ($0.01)
- •¼ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.04)
- •Mushrooms, White, Sliced(120g)
- •Yellow Onion(115g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(60g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(60g)
- •Cream Cheese(57g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •Spinach(142g)
Instructions
- 1Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 2Once the pan is hot, gently place the pork in the pan. Let the pork cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms. Remove the cooked pork from the pan and set aside on a plate while you make the sauce.
- 3Turn the heat to medium and add mushrooms and onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms start to brown.
- 4Add the garlic to the pan and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- 5Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth and let it reduce by half, 2-3 minutes.
- 6Next, add heavy cream and cream cheese and simmer for about 2-4 minutes. Cook until your sauce has thickened and cream cheese has melted.
- 7Lastly, add in the fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- 8Return the pork and any juices back into the sauce to warm through.
Nutrition — Per Serving
167
calories
4g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 7.0g
- Sodium
- 100 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.6g
4 servings per batch · ~146g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Pork Chops have per serving?
Each serving has only 4g of protein and 167 calories, with 14g fat and 7g carbs. This is not a viable protein source on its own and would require pairing with a high-protein side to meet macro targets.
How long does Creamy Pork Chops take to make?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings in a single batch, so cooking time is minimal. However, the minimal protein content means this works better as a side dish than a primary entrée for macro tracking.
Is Creamy Pork Chops good for fat loss?
At 167 calories per serving, this recipe is calorie-light, but at only 4g protein it fails to support muscle retention during a fat loss phase. You'd need to combine it with a high-protein item like chicken breast or Greek yogurt to make the meal macro-compatible.
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