Garlic Parmesan Pork Medallions

Name: Garlic Parmesan Pork Medallions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound pork tenderloin (trimmed); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.75 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 6 instant mashed potatoes; 16 ounce frozen green beans; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Quick-cooking pork tenderloin medallions pan-seared and coated in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, served with instant mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

2 pound pork tenderloin (trimmed)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.75 cup chicken broth
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
6 instant mashed potatoes
16 ounce frozen green beans
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Slice pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork medallions and sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
While pork cooks, prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package directions. Steam or microwave frozen green beans until tender-crisp.
Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
Remove skillet from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season sauce with remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
Return pork medallions to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Serve immediately with instant mashed potatoes and steamed green beans. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Ensure you don't overcook the pork tenderloin; it can dry out quickly. An instant-read thermometer should read 145°F for perfectly cooked pork.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 402
Protein: 35.8 g
Carbohydrates: 22.7 g
Fat: 17.3 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 808 mg
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Sugar: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 137 mg