Creamy Pork Tenderloin

pork tenderloin with cream sauce on a white plate with mashed potatoes and green beans

This Creamy Pork Tenderloin is tender, flavorful, and ready in less than an hour. With savory seasonings and a simple cream sauce, this easy pork recipe is a must-make for dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword creamy pork tenderloin

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 382

Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

1.5-2 pound pork tenderloin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika will also work)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Cream Sauce

½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper (to taste)

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Instructions

Pork tenderloin

Preheat oven to 425℉.
In an oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season both sides of pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add pork to skillet and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Place skillet into oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145℉. Remove from oven and transfer to a plate. Set aside.

Cream Sauce:

To the same skillet, add chicken broth, heavy cream, and flour. Stir and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits that may be stuck.
Add garlic powder, oregano, sage, and rosemary. Stir well, bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
Slice pork and add to cream sauce in skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until warmed through and sauce has thickened a little. Add salt and pepper, and adjust rest of seasonings, if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
To reheat: warm in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. You may need to add a bit of milk or heavy cream to thin out the sauce.
Use a meat thermometer for an accurate temperature.
If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, you can cook the pork on a baking sheet.
See my tips and tricks for making this Creamy Pork Tenderloin.

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