Tuscan Skillet Pork Chops

These Skillet Pork Chops are an easy, one-pot dinner that features thinly sliced pork loin, kale, white beans, and tomatoes, for delicious Tuscan pork chops.  

Whenever I hear the phrase pork chops, I immediately start singing to myself , “Pork Chop, pork chop, easy, greasy, we are going to beat you up easy, peasy.”

That is thanks to my husband, who apparently heard it at his school growing up at every football game. He sings it ALL THE TIME! And now I can’t help but think of it ALL THE TIME myself.

But when I truly think of pork, or pork chops, I don’t think greasy but I do think easy along with healthy, lean, and inexpensive.

Skillet Pork Chops

Thin pork cutlets cook up in no time and a great change up for chicken. And just like chicken, pork chops or cutlets are a blank canvas to absorb any flavor profile you throw at it.

This recipe for Skillet Pork Chops is made with Tuscan flavors for a delicious, one pot skillet dinner.

Pork chops are seared quickly and then quickly braised with white wine, fresh tomatoes, kale, white beans, garlic and capers for a flavorful dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes.

This savory, skillet pork dinner is packed with protein, fiber and flare.

How to Make Skillet Pork Chops

Step One: Sear Pork Chops

• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in large skillet.
• Season pork on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Once oil is heated, sear pork on each side for 1-2 minutes per side.
• Remove pork chops and place on a plate.

Step Two: Deglaze Skillet

• Add in white wine, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan.
• Add in garlic, capers, and red pepper flakes if using.
• Saute for 2 minutes.

Step Three: Cook Pork Skillet

• Add in kale, tomatoes, beans and seared pork.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes or until pork is cooked through.
• Serve with Parmesan Cheese if desired.

Notes on One Pot Skillet Pork Chops Recipe:

• If you do not like pork, use chicken cutlets
• If you have another hearty green (like mustard greens) use that instead of kale.
• If you do not have white wine on hand, use chicken stock in this Pork Chop Dinner.

More Pork Recipes

• Honey Garlic Pork Chops
• Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes
• Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage
• Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Skillet Pork Chops Recipe

Tuscan Skillet Pork Chops

In less than 30 minutes, tender pork chops are pan seared with kale, tomatoes, white beans, and garlic for a delicious one pot meal. 

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Skillet Pork Chops, Tuscan Pork Chops

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• 6 1/2 inch slice boneless pork chops or porkloin cutlets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon capers drained
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
• 2 cups fresh kale chopped
• 2 cups cooked white beans
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
• Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese optional

Instructions

• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in large skillet. Season pork on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Once oil is heated, sear pork on each side for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove pork to a plate.
• Add in white wine  and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan. 
• Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes or until pork is cooked through.
• Serve with Parmesan Cheese if desired.
• Add in garlic, capers, and red pepper flakes if using. Saute for 2 minutes. Add in kale, tomatoes, beans and seared pork.

Nutrition Facts

Tuscan Skillet Pork Chops

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 408mg 17%

Potassium 196mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Sugars 2g

Protein 28g 56%

Vitamin A 7.7%

Vitamin C 21.8%

Calcium 1%

Iron 3.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.