Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce provide 8g protein and 543 calories per serving—a high-fat accompaniment dish rather than a standalone meal. Quick stovetop preparation produces 4 servings for flexible portioning throughout the week. Use as a calorie-dense addition when you need to meet fat targets on higher-intake days.
Ingredients
- •Pork Chops, Bone-In
- •1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
- •Freshly cracked black pepper
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Butter(90g)
- •Mushrooms, Cremini(907g)
- •Garlic
- •Wine, White, Dry(240g)
- •Thyme, Fresh(30g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(240g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(15g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Lemon
- •Chives, Fresh(30g)
Instructions
- 1Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season all over with the salt and pepper.
- 2Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy bottom skillet over high heat. Once the oil just begins smoking, working in batches, add the pork chops. Cook, undisturbed, for 3 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for another 3 minutes. Continue cooking this way, flipping the pork, until the internal temperature of the pork reads 160°F, 15 minutes total. Transfer the pork chops to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
- 3Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the pan. Once the butter melts, add the mushrooms and stir until softened and browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the wine and thyme, then bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid is reduced by about half, 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and mustard until combined, simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 4 more minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- 4Return the pork to the skillet, spooning them with the sauce to coat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top and garnish with the chives. Divide among 4 plates.
Nutrition — Per Serving
543
calories
8g
protein
48g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Saturated fat
- 26.5g
- Sodium
- 224 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.6g
4 servings per batch · ~396g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce have per serving?
Each serving delivers 8g of protein and 543 calories, so this is a calorie-dense option with minimal protein contribution. The macro breakdown is 48g fat and 15g carbs, making it unsuitable as a primary protein source for macro tracking.
How long does Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce take to make?
This recipe has quick prep time on the stovetop and yields 4 servings, so you can prepare multiple portions in one cooking session. It's fast to execute but won't carry enough protein for most lifters' daily needs.
Is Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream Sauce good for fat loss?
At 543 calories per serving with only 8g protein, this recipe is too calorie-dense and protein-light for effective fat loss meal prep. The high fat content (48g) would consume most of a daily fat allowance without supporting protein goals.
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