🥩 Slow Cooker Stuffed Pork Chops
A hearty and flavorful meal where tender pork chops are filled with a savory stuffing and slow-cooked to juicy perfection. Perfect for an easy dinner with minimal hands-on time.
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Pork & Stuffing
- 4 thick-cut bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1 cup stuffing mix (dry or leftover cooked stuffing)
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- ¼ cup diced onions
- ¼ cup diced celery
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth or stock (optional, for moist stuffing)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Slow Cooker Flavor
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme or sage
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Stuffing
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, celery, and garlic until soft (~3–4 minutes).
- Mix in stuffing and a splash of broth until slightly moist. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
2️⃣ Stuff the Pork Chops
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket horizontally in each pork chop (don’t cut all the way through).
- Stuff each chop generously with the prepared stuffing. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
3️⃣ Place in Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease the slow cooker.
- Place stuffed chops in a single layer.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth over the chops. Sprinkle with thyme and paprika.
4️⃣ Cook
- Low: 4–5 hours
- High: 2–3 hours
- Pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
5️⃣ Finish & Serve
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Optional: Thicken cooking juices into a gravy by transferring to a saucepan and stirring in a slurry of cornstarch + water, cooking until thickened.
💡 Tips
- Thicker chops hold stuffing better and stay juicy.
- Bone-in chops add extra flavor but require slightly longer cooking.
- Stuffing mix: Use your favorite herb or bread stuffing, or mix in sautéed apples, cranberries, or mushrooms for variety.
- Avoid overcooking: Slow cookers vary; check after 3–4 hours to prevent dryness.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables
- Steamed green beans or sautéed spinach
- Use leftover juices for a quick gravy
If you want, I can also give a “super easy 3-ingredient slow cooker stuffed pork chops” recipe that requires almost no prep and is ready in under 3 hours.
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