Here’s a simple and delicious way to make slow cooker pork chops—tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom, chicken, or celery soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Optional: ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess
Instructions
- Prep pork chops: Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Layer in slow cooker: Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom. Lay pork chops on top.
- Add sauce: In a bowl, mix the cream soup and chicken broth (and sour cream/cream cheese if using). Pour over pork chops. Sprinkle thyme or Italian seasoning.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until pork chops are tender.
- Serve: Spoon sauce over the pork chops and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Tips for best results:
- Don’t overcook: Pork chops can dry out if left too long, especially boneless. Bone-in chops hold up better in the slow cooker.
- For extra flavor, sear the chops in a pan for 2–3 minutes per side before adding to the slow cooker.
- You can add mushrooms or carrots for a hearty one-pot meal.
If you want, I can give a browned-and-crispy slow cooker version where the pork chops end up with a slightly caramelized exterior instead of just soft.
Do you want me to give that version?
