Stuffed Pork Chops

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Gently cut a pocket into the the pork chops lengthwise to the fat line for the filling.

Step 3

Mix together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, thyme and oregano in a small bowl. The mixture will be thick.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Remove the pork to a plate, let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Then serve warm and enjoy!