One-Pan Pork Chops with Garlicky Beans and Greens

Steps

1. 1Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Pat chops dry with paper towels. Using kitchen shears, snip through fat surrounding loin muscle of each chop in 2 places about 2 inches apart, being careful not to cut too deeply into meat. Sprinkle all over with lemon zest, fennel, 1¼ teaspoons salt, and pepper.
2. 2Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add chops and cook until well browned on 1 side, about 5 minutes. Transfer chops, browned side up, to plate.
3. 3Add onion and garlic to fat left in skillet and cook over medium-high heat until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. 4Stir in broth and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Add kale, 1 handful at a time, and cover (lid will not sit snugly on skillet at first; this is OK). Cook until kale is fully wilted, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Off heat, stir in beans. Place chops, browned side up, on top of kale mixture. Transfer skillet to oven and roast, uncovered, until chops register 140 degrees, 14 to 17 minutes. Transfer chops to serving platter. Stir Parmesan, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil into kale mixture. Serve with chops, passing extra Parmesan separately.