Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops are one of those simple pork chop recipes that will make your mouth water. Parmesan coated pork chops are cooked in a skillet, before being topped with a delicious marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and baked in the oven.
When is comes to easy weeknight meals my Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese is hard to beat.
I love the juicy pork chop paired with the rich tomato sauce and melted, gooey cheese so much.
My skillet pork chops recipe is simple to make and my whole family loves them! I also love that they are a great source of protein.
They take 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook resulting in juicy chops with a crispy parmesan crust.
This is one of those easy dinner recipes you come back to time and time again.
These delicious pork chops can be on the table in 20 minutes, now that’s a winning dish for those easy weeknight dinners.
If you are a big fan of pork chops you have to try these!
I love to rotate today’s Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops with my Pan Seared Pork Chops, Maple Bourbon Pork Chops, BBQ Baked Pork Chops, Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder or these Grilled Hawaiian Pork Chops.
Table of Contents
- Recipe Ingredients You’ll Need
- How to Cook Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops:
- Storage Tips
- How to Freeze Parmesan Pork Chops?
- How Do You Stop Pork Chops from Drying Out?
- How Long Do You Cook Boneless Pork Chops?
- Recipe FAQ:
- What to Serve with these Pork Chops with Parmesan
- Other Pork Recipes to Try:
- Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
Recipe Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pork Chops: You can use either boneless chops or bone-in pork chops as both will work in this dish.
- Parmesan Coating: The chops are coated in a combination of Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and flavored with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Oil: I like to sauté the pork chops in olive oil, but you can substitute any light flavored vegetable oil.
- Marinara Sauce: A cup of sauce tops the Parmesan crusted pork chops. You can buy any store bought marinara sauce. Or how about making your own sauce, that way you know there are no added preservatives. Try my Crock Pot Marinara Sauce and you’ll see just how easy it is to make at home.
- Mozzarella: The chops are finished with a covering of shredded mozzarella cheese before being baked in the oven to form a gooey, cheesy topping on the chops.
Please see the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and instructions.
How to Cook Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops:
Follow these simple steps to the perfectly cooked pork chop!
Step 1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2. Prepare the Pork Chops: Now season the pork chops with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl mix the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasonings and garlic powder.
Step 3. Dip in Breadcrumbs: Dip the pork chop into the breadcrumb mixture and press down to ensure that it’s well coated on both sides.
Step 4. Sear the Pork: First, heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet on medium-high heat.
Sear the pork chop for around 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and you get a crispy crust. Turn off the heat.
Step 5. Bake the Chops: Now add ¼ cup of marinara sauce on top of each pork chop, then finish each pork chop with ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese.
Place the skillet into the oven and bake the parmesan pork chop for 6-8 minutes in the oven until the sauce is warmed through and the cheese has melted.
Step 6. Serve the Chops: When ready to serve, top the chops with freshly chopped parsley and serve with spaghetti.
Storage Tips
Once cooked, allow the chops to cool down, then place into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat you can microwave them or slowly heat them in the oven at 300 degrees F.
How to Freeze Parmesan Pork Chops?
Again, allow the chops to cool down, place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 1 month. When ready to eat, remove the chops from the freezer and defrost thoroughly in the refrigerator before heating up in a hot oven.
How Do You Stop Pork Chops from Drying Out?
Pork chops are a great cut of meat, but they can dry out if they are cooked too long in a skillet. Instead, I like to sauté my pork chops in the skillet until golden brown on both sides. I then top the chops with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese before baking them in the oven.
The rich tomato sauce, and opting to bake them in the oven, results is deliciously moist and tender pork every time. You should always rest the pork chops for 5 minutes once they come out of the oven.
How Long Do You Cook Boneless Pork Chops?
Like I mentioned you can use either bone-in or boneless pork chops for these baked parmesan pork chops.
If you pick boneless just make sure you watch the pork chops so they don’t overcook. I find that boneless pork chops can cook quicker and become dry easier.
I suggest you cook them around the 375 degree temperature or even 400 for a crispier skin.
See below for how long to cook them based on their thickness.
| Pork Chop Oven Temp | Boneless Pork Chop Bake Time | |
| ½ in / 1 cm thickness | 1 in / 2½ cm thickness | |
| 350°F | 10-12 min | 20-22 min |
| 375°F | 8-10 min | 18-20 min |
| 400°F | 7-8 min | 15-18 min |
| 425°F | 6-7 min | 12-15 min |
Recipe FAQ:
Pork chops become dry out and become tough when overcooked. Only cook the chops until they reach in internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer of 145F, this way you avoid chewy pork.
Always rest the chops for 5 minutes after coming out of the oven. This will allow the cooking juices to go back into the meat, resulting in tender, moist pork.
I have used pork chops in this recipe, but you can swap the pork chops for pork tenderloin (pork filet) too. Don’t limit yourself to pork, as this recipe would work equally well with chicken thighs and chicken breast too.
What to Serve with these Pork Chops with Parmesan
- Salads are always a nice pairing to pork chops. I love this Lemon Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts, Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad, Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing or this Everyday Italian Salad.
- Vegetable side dishes are another nice pairing. Some of my favorites are Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables, Turmeric Cauliflower or this Simple Roasted Broccoli.
Other Pork Recipes to Try:
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops, boneless or bone-in
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, powder or grated
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season pork chop with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasonings and garlic powder.
- Dip pork chop in the breadcrumb mixture and make sure that it’s well coated on both sides.
- Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet on medium-high heat. Cook pork chop on each side for about 2 minutes. Until golden brown. Switch off the heat.
- Add 1/4 cup marinara sauce on each pork chop then top each pork chop with 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 6-8 minutes in the oven until the sauce is warmed through and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- How to store leftovers: Allow to cool down. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- How to freeze: Allow to cool down and freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
