Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops is an easy one pot meal that everyone will love. This pork dish is cooked tender, juicy and with a ton of flavor. This is the ultimate comfort food and perfect for a weeknight or to feed a crowd.

If you love one pot recipes, then you will love One Pot Italian Chicken Pasta, Easy One Pot Spaghetti Recipe, One Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Chili Recipe and One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

We love making pork chops recipes because of how tender they cook and you can easily cook them in the oven or on the grill. These smothered pork chops are always a family favorite because of the delicious gravy and how quickly the pork chops cook.

We have even added in slice mushroom of a can of cream of mushroom soup for a creamier sauce.

Ingredients

• Pork Chops – We used Bone-In about 1-inch thick
• Dried Thyme – If using Fresh Thyme, learn How to Dry Thyme
• Vegetable Oil – Use any type of oil
• Cloves Garlic, minced – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves or use garlic powder
• Chicken Broth – You can also use Chicken Stock
• Heavy Cream – Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.

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How to Make Smothered Pork Chops

Step 1 – Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.

Step 2 – Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add thick-cut pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 3 – In the same skillet, add sliced onions. Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

Step 4 – Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 5 – Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 6 – Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 7 – Add heavy cream, fresh rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.

Step 8 – Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken. Make sure to scrape bottom of the pan to get all the browned bits.

Step 9 – Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.

Step 10 – Cover and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Serve hot, spooning the onion gravy over the pork chops.

Expert Tips

• Gravy Consistency – If the gravy is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth. If it’s too thin, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
• Gravy Flavor – Taste the gravy before returning the pork chops to the skillet and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Pan Recommendation – You can cook the pork chops in any type of skillet. We recommend to cook in a cast iron skillet for the best pork chop texture.

Serving Suggestions

Smothered Pork Chops are delicious served over Homemade Mashed Potatoes with a side of Oven Roasted Green Beans and 30 Minute Dinner Rolls to dredge into the gravy. Best Jiffy Cornbread Recipe is another great option.

You can even serve the tender pork chops over Instant pot White Rice Recipe or Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe for a delicious variations.