Step 1

Preheat oven to 375˚F.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe 12-inch skillet (preferably cast iron skillet) set over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Pat dry the pork chops with paper towels.

Step 4

Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, oregano, and thyme.

Step 5

Sear the pork chops for about 3 minutes per side, or until browned. DO NOT crowd the skillet with the pork chops while browning them. If skillet is too small, brown the pork chops in batches.

Step 6

In the meantime, combine the melted butter and garlic in a mixing bowl.

Step 7

Remove skillet from heat and pour the garlic butter sauce over the pork chops.

Step 8

Cook in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through, and internal temperature registers at 145˚F. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the chops. Baste with the butter sauce halfway through cooking.

Step 9

Remove from oven and transfer the pork chops to a serving plate; let rest for 5 minutes before cutting.

Step 10

Spoon butter sauce over the pork chops, garnish with parsley, and serve.