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PORK CHOPS IN CREAMY GARLIC SPINACH SAUCE

4 boneless pork chops
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons avocado oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 cloves garlic, FINELY minced
1 LARGE shallot, FINELY chopped
1/3 cup homemade chicken broth
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
3 cups baby spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, optional, but recommended
FRESH chopped Italian flat parsley

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season the pork chops with paprika, salt and pepper on both sides.
• Sear chops 3-5 minutes per side.
• Remove from pan, cover and keep warm.
• In the same pan melt butter in the cooking juices.
• Add garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, and red crushed chili pepper and stir-fry 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add chicken broth, simmering until slightly reduced.
• Reduce heat to low heat, add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.
• Add the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce.
• Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
• Let sauce simmer until cheese melts through the sauce.
• Return pork chops to the pan, turning to coat in the sauce.
• Sprinkle with the parsley, and spoon the sauce over each pork chops.