Keto-Friendly Italian Pork Chops
It's easy to get stuck in a rut with dinner recipes, especially when you're following a keto diet. But these delicious Keto-Friendly Italian Pork Chops offer a delightful change while keeping your body in fat-burning mode. Seasoned with garlic powder and topped with shredded mozzarella and roasted red peppers, these chops will quickly become a household favorite.
Servings 3 people
Calories 276 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 boneless pork loin chops boneless
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup roasted red peppers
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F / 163 degrees C.
- Season 3 boneless pork loin chops with 1 pinch sea salt, 1 pinch black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder on both sides.3 boneless pork loin chops, 1 pinch sea salt, 1 pinch black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops on each side for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Remove from heat and top each chop with ½ cup roasted red peppers and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.½ cup roasted red peppers, 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Place skillet in preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until pork chops are fully cooked.
- Serve with your favorite low-carb vegetables and enjoy!
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Notes
- It’s recommended to consume the pork chops within 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
- When reheating, avoid overcooking to prevent the dish from drying out. Instead, gently warm leftover chops in a skillet with olive oil or grass-fed butter over low to medium heat.
- Alternatively, you can reheat pork chops in the oven at a low temperature, around 250 degrees F (121 degrees C), covered with foil to retain moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Net carbs: 2g | Fat: 17g | Protein: 28g