Garlic Butter Herb Pork Chops Recipe with Zucchini – Easy Pork Chops Recipe

Prep: 5 min • Cook: 15 min • Total: 20 minYield: 3 Servings

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Garlic Butter Herb Pork Chops Recipe with Zucchini – As delicious as it sounds, this complete Paleo meal with juicy pork chops comes together in no time. Juicy bone-in or boneless pork chops are cooked in a buttery, garlic herb sauce with zucchini. You just need one pan with 5 min prep — This easy pork recipe is quick Fand effortless! Make sure to check our tips at the end of the recipe for cooking the best pork chops every time. Enjoy!

by Veronica Brandy

Updated Jan 21, 2026

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Ingredients list for the garlic butter pork chops recipe
Directions
Tips on how to cook pork chops
More pork chops recipes

Garlic Butter Herb Pork Chops with Zucchini - This complete Paleo meal is quick, easy and effortless!

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Ingredients list for the garlic butter pork chops recipe

3 pork chops, boneless
3 tablespoons butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup freshly chopped oregano
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
2 to 3 medium sized zucchini, diced
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Lemon slices, for garnish

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Directions

1. To make the garlic butter herb pork chops with zucchini: Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.

2. Melt butter in a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, oregano, and thyme.

3. Add the pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until pork is cooked through. Remove pork chops and set aside on a plate.

4. Add the diced zucchini to the same pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the pork chops back to the pan to reheat for a minute or so and serve the garlic butter pork chops with zucchini immediately, garnished with lemon slices, topped with a shaving of butter, a drizzle of lemon juice and more parsley or oregano. Enjoy!

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Tips on how to cook pork chops

Your new family favorite pork recipe is here! Here are a few tips to cook the best pork chops ever:

Buy bone-in pork chops when you can: The bone in the pork chop has some fat around that keeps the meat tender and juicy, plus it helps prevent the meat from overcooking. On the other side, boneless pork chops tend to be drier and easier to overcook if you’re not careful.
Remove pork chops from your refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. The meat will cook more evenly throughout and you’ll get that nice golden sear that makes the best pork chops ever!
Rest the meat after cooking pork chops: A quick rest period of five minutes allows the juices to flow back through the meat and make it more tender. You can cover the pork chops with a shallow plate or loosely tent with foil.