Lemon Butter Cauliflower Rice Casserole Pork Chops
Cauliflower Rice Casserole brings a zesty twist to juicy pork chops in lemon butter sauce. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups cooked cauliflower rice
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet, then add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir to deglaze the skillet. Add heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cauliflower rice and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Mix to combine and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for another 3–5 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.