I Need a Recipe

Weeknight • Pork

Creamy Tuscan Pork Cutlets with Spinach

Pan-seared pork cutlets bathed in a rich, sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce for an elegant, speedy dinner.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Tuscan Pork Cutlets with Spinach

Transform simple pork cutlets into a show-stopping meal with this Creamy Tuscan Pork Cutlets with Spinach recipe! Thinly sliced pork is pan-seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a luscious, savory cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach. It's a restaurant-quality dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for impressing guests or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch thick medallions and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness (or use pre-cut pork cutlets)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat pork cutlets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork cutlets in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add chopped onion or shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in heavy cream, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce slightly thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  6. Step 6

    Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Return the cooked pork cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce and spinach.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley. Excellent served with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.

Tips

  • To ensure tender pork, avoid overcooking it in the first step. It will finish cooking in the sauce.
  • If you don't have pork tenderloin, thinly sliced chicken breast can be used as a substitute for a similar result.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, a splash of white wine can be added after the shallots/onion are softened, letting it reduce slightly before adding the broth.

More recipes you'll love

Speedy Saucy Pork Noodles
Weeknight•30 min
Speedy Saucy Pork Noodles

This dish brings together tender ground pork with a savory-sweet sauce and bouncy noodles for a quick, satisfying meal.