Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 Boneless Center Cut Pork Chop (thick cut)
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Spinach (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme Leaves
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Gently cut a pocket into the the pork chops lengthwise to the fat line for the filling.
  • Mix together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, thyme and oregano in a small bowl. The mixture will be thick.
  • Stuff each of the pork chops evenly with the cream cheese mixture and close the edges of the pork chops with 2 toothpicks on each pork chop. The season the outside of the pork chops with the salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
  • Heat the olive oil in the cast iron skillet. Place the pork chops directly on the cast iron pan. Cook for 2 minutes per side. Then move the pork chops to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. The cook time will vary based on the thickness of the pork chops.
  • Remove the pork to a plate, let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Then serve warm and enjoy!