Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops
Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops are the epitome of comfort food, featuring tender pork chops enveloped in a rich, creamy gravy. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, delivering mouthwatering flavors with minimal effort. With just a handful of ingredients and the magic of slow cooking, these delectable pork chops promise to melt in your mouth. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the savory gravy, and watch as everyone gathers around the table for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 42 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil, and sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Layer sliced onions at the bottom of the crock pot and place seared pork chops on top.
- In a bowl, mix chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, flour (or cornstarch), thyme, and additional seasonings until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the pork chops in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with gravy (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute heavy cream with cream of mushroom soup or add fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.