Creamy Tuscan Pork Bites
Creamy Tuscan Pork Bites are tender pieces of pork cooked in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. This easy skillet dinner is packed with flavor and is perfect served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 599kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless pork chops, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the pork pieces dry with paper towels. Season with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork in a single layer, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer the pork to a plate and loosely tent with foil.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and Dijon mustard. Stir and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir and cook until the spinach has wilted.
- Return the pork and any juices from the plate to the skillet. Toss to coat the pork in the sauce. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the pork is warmed through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 599kcal