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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Modified: Feb 28, 2025 · Published: Dec 6, 2020 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1126 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops by The Toasty Kitchen
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops by The Toasty Kitchen
Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops by The Toasty Kitchen

These parmesan crusted pork chops are the perfect addition to your weekly dinner rotation. Juicy pan fried pork chops are coated in a crunchy parmesan bread crumb crust.

Pork chop sliced on a white plate.

Wondering what to do with that pack of thin sliced pork chops from the grocery store? Look no further - this is your new favorite pork chop recipe.

Boneless pork chops are coated in a quick homemade breading and pan fried on the stove top - ready in 20 minutes or less! Italian bread crumbs and parmesan cheese add tons of flavor to these juicy pork chops.

Pair with mashed potatoes, a side salad, or some oven roasted zucchini for a complete meal.

Ingredients and substitutions

Ingredients on a counter top.

Pork chops - This recipe is written for thin boneless pork chops, about ½ to ¾ inch in thickness. Thicker pork chops need to be finished in the oven after searing on the stovetop. Directions are included in the recipe card for thicker pork chops.

Egg - Helps your breading adhere to the pork chops.

Parmesan cheese - I recommend using freshly grated parmesan cheese for best flavor and texture, but a pre-shredded cheese would also work here in a pinch.

Olive oil - I recommend using olive oil or vegetable oil for this recipe - not butter. Butter has a lower smoke point, meaning it will burn more quickly than olive oil.

Italian bread crumbs - can be substituted with plain bread crumbs and a ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning.

Seasoning - Salt, pepper, and garlic powder add flavor to your pork chops.

Thin pork chops

Thin sliced pork chops work best for this recipe because you'll be pan-frying them on the stove top. Any pork chops around ½ to ¾ inch in thickness are perfect for this recipe.

When cooking thicker pork chops, pan frying will give them a nice sear on the outside, but the center needs more time to cook. Leaving them on the stove top for longer will cause your breading to burn.

To evenly cook a thicker pork chop (about 1 inch and thicker), you'll need to transfer your pork chops into a preheated oven. Depending on the thickness, your pork chops may need anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes more in the oven to cook through.

For example: in my french onion pork chops recipe, I used 1.5 inch thick boneless pork chops. After searing on the stove top, I transferred them to a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven. They needed an additional 15 minutes to cook through to medium rare.

I've included these instructions in the recipe card below.

How to keep breading from falling off

Breading and cooking pork chops in a saute pan.
  • Pat your pork chops dry on all sides with a paper towel before beginning. Do not skip this step! Excess moisture on your pork chops can cause the egg and breading to slide off.
  • When coating your pork chops in the bread crumb mixture, give them a pat all over to make sure the bread crumbs are stuck to the egg layer.
  • After coating your pork chops in the egg mixture, gently shake to remove excess breading.
  • While your pork chops are frying in the pan, resist the urge to nudge them around. Do not move them until they've browned and are ready to be flipped. Once they're ready, they will easily release from the pan.
Three breaded pork chops on a white plate.

How to prevent dry pork chops

Worried your pork chops will turn out dry? This happens when pork chops are overcooked.

To prevent this, cook your pork chops for only a few minutes on each side. I used about ¾ inch thin pork chops for this recipe. Each side took about 4 minutes to cook.

For 100% accuracy and no more overcooked meat (ever!), I highly recommend using a meat thermometer. I use my meat thermometer when cooking steaks, meatloaf, fried chicken, and more.

Here is a thermometer similar to the one I own: ThermoPro Large LCD Digital Thermometer

Once you've flipped your pork chops over to cook the 2nd side, stick your meat thermometer into the center of one of your pork chops. Once it reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, remove them from the pan and serve.

What to serve with pork chops

Parmesan crusted pork chops pair well with many side dishes. Serve with your favorite side salad, or some roasted potatoes and veggies.

Here are a few of my favorites:

  • Kale cranberry salad
  • Creamy stovetop mac and cheese
  • Oven roasted brussels sprouts
  • Parmesan roasted broccoli
  • Bacon mashed potatoes with garlic butter
  • Irish potato soup

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Pork chop sliced on a white plate.
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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

These parmesan crusted pork chops are the perfect addition to your weekly dinner rotation. Juicy pan fried pork chops are coated in a crunchy parmesan bread crumb crust.
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time10 minutes minutes
Total Time20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 4 thinly sliced boneless pork chops , about ½ to ¾ inch thick
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions

  • Pat pork chops dry on all sides with a paper towel - this helps the breading adhere. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk egg. In a second shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
  • Place pork chop into the egg mixture, flip to coat, then pick up and gently shake to remove excess. Next, place pork chop into breading mixture, flipping to coat. Use your hands to gently pat breading into the egg mixture. Gently shake to remove excess and place breaded pork chop onto a plate. Repeat with each pork chop.
  • In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add pork chops, taking care not to overcrowd the pan (you may need to cook in 2 batches). Cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until pork chop registers at 145 degrees Fahrenheit in the center. Breading will be golden brown and pork chops will lift easily from the pan (time depends entirely on the thickness of your particular pork chops and the heat of your stovetop). Remove from heat, allow to rest for 3 minutes, then serve.

Equipment Recommendations

  • Stainless Steel Saute Pan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • 12 Inch Stainless Steel Tongs
  • Dry Measuring Cups

Notes

  • To prepare thick pork chops (1 inch or thicker): They will need to be finished in the oven after pan frying on the stove top. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Once pork chops have been pan fried per instructions above, transfer pork chops to a baking sheet. Bake for 5-15 additional minutes depending on the thickness of your pork chops. 1 inch pork chops may only need 5 minutes, while 1 ½ inch pork chops may need 10-15 minutes of baking time. I suggest using a meat thermometer for best accuracy.
  • Italian bread crumbs = plain bread crumbs with ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.

Nutrition Estimate

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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  1. elsie

    May 14, 2025 at 10:25 pm

    Thank you for sharing this recipe

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  2. Mollie

    May 09, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    This is one of the best recipes for pork chops I've come across. Absolutely delicious!

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