Description
Succulent ranch pork chops bring Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Creamy, herbaceous seasonings meld perfectly with tender meat, creating a simple yet irresistible meal you can savor without hours of kitchen work.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork:
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 packet (28 grams / 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (295 milliliters / 10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Serving Suggestion:
- Mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Prepare the pork chops by seasoning both sides with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor enhancement.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, creating a rich exterior seal.
- Create the creamy ranch sauce by whisking together ranch seasoning mix, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, onion powder, and dried thyme in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Spread half the creamy sauce across the bottom of the slow cooker, carefully position the seared pork chops on top, then generously pour the remaining sauce over the meat.
- Set the slow cooker to high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours, allowing the pork chops to become incredibly tender and absorb the rich, creamy flavors.
- After cooking, transfer the pork chops to a serving plate and gently whisk the remaining sauce to enhance its consistency and creaminess.
- Plate the pork chops over mashed potatoes, drench with the luxurious ranch sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with a low-sodium or homemade version to control salt intake and reduce processed ingredients.
- Choose lean, bone-in pork chops for more flavor and tenderness, trimming excess fat before cooking to keep the dish healthier.
- Experiment with herb variations like rosemary or sage instead of thyme to create unique flavor profiles and keep the recipe exciting.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free option by using gluten-free ranch seasoning mix and checking soup ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg