Name: Simple Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dinner Recipes
Ingredients: 6 to 8 boneless pork loin chops, pounded to ¼ inch thickness; ⅓ cup olive oil; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese; Lemon, sliced into wedges; Salt and pepper, as desired

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These delicious “breaded” pork chops are easy to make and great for weeknight dinners! A simple breaded pork chop recipe that has breading which doesn’t crumble. My tasty pork chops make an excellent gluten free option for dinner as well. It will soon be one of your family favorites.

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Simple Breaded Pork Chops

If you are not a big fan of pork chops don’t run away just yet…these simple breaded pork chops are tasty, easy to make, and thanks to their thin size, they cook up really quickly and remain juicy.

There’s so bones, no lengthy cooking times, and no stressful steps. This recipe really is just that…simple!

This is a skillet stovetop recipe, but you may also like baked pork chops.

Is this a gluten free recipe?

They are gluten free and relatively Keto friendly as well. This is a great gluten-free breaded pork chop recipe because there’s no flour.

You don’t have to make substitutions and hope for the best. This the recipe is naturally gluten free and you can see, it works well and tastes even better.

What makes up the breading?

The pork chops are technically a Pork Milanese recipe so they are breaded in Parmesan cheese. The cheese forms a nice crust and keeps these chops juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned.

I love that this is a cheese breading because it makes the pork taste so great. The Parmesan adds a tangy and salty flavor that really goes over great with the whole family.

Is this recipe Weight Watchers friendly?

The great thing about Weight Watchers Freestyle is that you can have just about anything as long as you track it and monitor your points! This breaded pork chops recipe serves 8 (I calculated with 8 pork chops), so it comes out to just less then 10 Freestyle Smart Points per serving.

If you make these with some fresh or steamed veggies you’ll have a great meal for 10 points that is flavorful, easy to make, and so delicious!

What do I need to make simple breaded pork chops?

You will need just a few simple ingredients. I promise, it’s a really simple list of stuff and everything is super easy to find in the store…most of it is probably already in your pantry.

Boneless Pork Loin Chops, pounded to ¼ inch thickness
Olive Oil
Eggs
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Lemon
Salt and Pepper

How do I make these cheesy pork chops?

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Salt and pepper each pork loin chop on both sides. Dip into eggs to coat both sides, allowing the excess to drip off.
Immediately dip pork loin chop in Parmesan cheese, pressing cheese into the pork on both sides.
Carefully add oil to skillet and then cook the pork in small batches, browning until golden on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Remove to paper toweling and keep warm.
Serve the pork chops with fresh lemon slices.

Is this a Pork Milanese recipe?

It is! Pork Milanese is not quite as popular as breaded pork chops, so for the average person I decided that these would be more accessible as breaded pork chops. For those of you who know a little bit more about the culinary world, this recipe is technically Pork Milanese.

finished pork milanese on a plate with lemon wedges.

Crispy Pork Milanese is a great recipe that the whole family will love. My kids respond much more excitedly to the idea of a cheese-breaded pork chop than “Pork Milanese.”

Looking for more easy dinner recipes?

You might want to eat nothing but these delicious breaded pork chops for awhile. I get it, and I totally agree with you! When you get tired of them, and need a new recipe to try, here are some great dinner options:

tall image of the pork finished and served up on a white plate.

Printable simple breaded pork chops recipe:

Yield: 8 Servings

Simple Breaded Pork Chops Recipe

These delicious breaded pork chops are easy to make and great for weeknight dinners! A simple breaded pork chop recipe that has breading which doesn't crumble!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

6 to 8 boneless pork loin chops, pounded to ¼ inch thickness
⅓ cup olive oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon, sliced into wedges
Salt and pepper, as desired

Instructions

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Salt and pepper each pork loin chop on both sides. Dip into eggs to coat both sides, allowing the excess to drip off.
Immediately dip pork loin chop in Parmesan cheese, pressing cheese into the pork on both sides.
Carefully add oil to skillet and then cook the pork in small batches, browning until golden on each side, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Remove to paper toweling and keep warm.
Serve these simple breaded pork chops with fresh lemon slices.