Few dishes evoke comfort quite like slow-cooked pork chops smothered in a rich, creamy gravy. Slow-cooker meals are beloved for their simplicity and ability to enhance flavors over time. This smothered pork chop recipe embraces that concept, blending savory mushrooms, onions, and tender pork chops that practically melt in your mouth. It’s a meal that feels like a comforting hug, perfect for any night you want something warm and satisfying without a lot of fuss.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its ease and adaptability. Using canned soups and a
means you can set it up in minutes, and the result is a deeply flavored, slow-simmered dish that tastes like it took hours of hands-on effort. If you’re looking to make this dish healthier, there are easy substitutions like low-sodium broth and reduced-fat cream soups. Serve it over rice, potatoes, or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to please the whole family. With just a few ingredients, this meal is an affordable way to bring a little bit of luxury to the table.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 3 pounds)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 small onion, sliced
- ¾ cup reduced sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season each pork chop with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Brown the pork chops on each side until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the pork from the skillet and set it aside. Add the cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups, along with the beef broth, to the skillet. Whisk everything together, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the pan for added flavor.
- Place the sliced mushrooms and onions at the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange the pork chops on top, then pour the soup and broth mixture over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the pork chops are fork-tender.
- ***Note: If you’d like a thicker gravy, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir the slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker and let it cook on high for an additional 5 minutes, until thickened.
- ***Note: Serve the smothered pork chops with rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles, and enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
This smothered pork chop dish is a balanced comfort meal, rich in protein from the pork and essential minerals like iron. The mushrooms provide fiber and antioxidants, while the creamy gravy offers a comforting richness. Using low-sodium options for the broth and soups helps control salt intake, making this meal a suitable choice for most diets when enjoyed in moderation.
Servings:
This recipe makes approximately 4 servings, perfect for a small family or for enjoying leftovers the next day.
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