Ingredients:
4-6 pork chops
8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dry oregano
Salt and pepper, adjusted to your liking
Optional: 3 cups chopped spinach and red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Instructions:
Season the Chops: Ensure pork chops are evenly seasoned with salt and pepper on each side.
Perfect Sear: Utilize a skillet over medium-high heat, introducing a bit of oil or butter. Nestle the pork chops into the skillet, allotting 4-5 minutes per side or until they attain your preferred doneness. Extract the pork chops, setting them aside temporarily.
Mushroom Magic: Using the same skillet, introduce sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, sautéing until mushrooms boast a tender, browned appearance.
Sauce Creation: Diminish heat to medium, integrating the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dry oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to meld the flavors, permitting the sauce a few moments to simmer and gently thicken.
Spinach Option: If utilizing spinach, add it to the skillet now, cooking until it gracefully wilts.
Final Ensemble: Reintroduce the pork chops to the skillet, lavishly spooning the mushroom sauce atop. Allow a couple of additional minutes of coalescing to ensure thorough warmth.
Serve these enchanting skillet pork chops with mushroom sauce piping hot, perhaps adorned with a sprinkle of additional Parmesan and a dash of fresh herbs for an added flair. A side of creamy mashed potatoes makes a delightful companion to this dish, amplifying its comfort-food charm!