Description
Pork chops topped with mozzarella, tomato, and basil, baked until tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Top each pork chop with one slice of mozzarella cheese and two tomato slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).
- Remove from the oven.
- Sprinkle the chopped basil over the chops.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- You can use thick-cut tomato slices for better coverage.
- If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the seared chops to a baking dish.
- Use fresh mozzarella for the best melting quality.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: Caprese, pork chops, mozzarella, tomato, basil, baked pork, easy dinner