Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops balance a cheesy, nutty crust with a gentle kick of spice, creating juicy meat under a crisp, golden coating. The contrast of tender pork and crunchy Parmesan makes it feel special while still weeknight-friendly. Serve for a cozy dinner for two with a simple salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Combine the Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning on a plate.
- 4
Dip each pork chop into the egg. Press into the Parmesan mixture until coated on both sides. Set in the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 226.21 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 26.14 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 4.32 g 2%
- Total Fat 11.7 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 5.29 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 191.79 mg High 64%
- Sodium 540.93 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 162.97 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.43 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 361.11 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 27.98 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.09 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cajun Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chop, Cajun Seasoning, Cooking Spray, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 226.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Thin-Cut Pork Chop, Cajun Seasoning, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 226.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops healthy?
- Cajun-Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 226.21 calories and 26.14 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 540.93 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.29 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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