Herb-Roasted Pork Chops with Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 (about 6 oz each) boneless pork chops
• 2 cups cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 cup cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 tsp tsp rosemary, chopped(optional)
• 1 tsp tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cubed potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper; roast 25-30 minutes until golden.

2. 2

   Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and oregano.

3. 3

   Heat remaining olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to the oven with the potatoes for the final 10 minutes, or cook on the stovetop until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

4. 4

   Remove pork and add garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes until tomatoes burst.

5. 5

   Stir in balsamic vinegar and basil, then spoon the sauce over the pork chops.

6. 6

   Serve with roasted potatoes.