Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop

Pesto-Coated Center-Cut Pork Chop

Center cut pork chops with pesto and red pepper flakes are a delicious way to enjoy pork chops; serve with your favorite grain and vegetable.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 38 mins
Total Time
1 hr 53 mins
Calories
612 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 of the pesto over into the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 2
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add olive oil.
Step 3
Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook pork chops in the hot oil until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to baking dish and top each with remaining pesto. Season with red pepper flakes. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours. Allow pork chops to rest for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons basil pesto, divided
  • 2 (8 ounce) center-cut boneless pork chops (3/4-inch thick)
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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