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
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Add in kale, tomatoes, beans and seared pork.
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Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes or until pork is cooked through.
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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
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.
Christie says
I LOVE one skillet meals!! Especially when they’re as colorful as this one.
Kristen Chidsey says
Thank you so much Christie!
Laura Dembowski says
One pot meals always save the day! I am a huge fan of anything with kale.
Kristen Chidsey says
Love Kale!!
Hezzi-D says
This looks like a delicious and complete meal!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks so much Hezzi!
Caroline says
Love the Tuscan-style and even better being a one pot meal.
Kristen Chidsey says
One pot for the win!!
David @ CookingChat says
good idea to work with your butcher to get those different cuts. I’m always a fan of Tuscan flavors, too!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks so much David! Tuscan flavors are always good!
Wendy Klik says
A great one pan meal….all those flavors are so perfect together.
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Wendy–these flavors are always so good!
Cindy says
I love this skillet meal, I’m in!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Cindy!
Jessica G. says
Hi there! Fellow CF-eater here, I found your site through your guest post on Inhaling Hope’s blog. 🙂 I made this meal on Monday night, and it was seriously AMAZING. I left out the beans because I’m not a huge fan, and instead paired the dish with a thick slice of artisan bread with goat cheese to make sure dinner was still “filling” enough without the beans, and I loved every last bite. Next time I’ll try it with the beans to compare. This is definitely going on the rotation list for company. Thanks so much for sharing!
Kristen Chidsey says
Hey Jessica! So happy you found me and that you loved this meal. I need to try it with the artisan bread next time myself 😉