I love a good crock pot meal, especially when it makes dinner super easy. Today, I’m sharing two fantastic pork chop recipes that let your slow cooker do all the work.
If you’re looking for simple, comforting crock pot pork chops, you’ve come to the right place. These dishes are perfect for busy days and promise a delicious outcome with minimal effort from you.
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Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes for Dinner
This recipe brings together tender pork chops and soft potatoes in your slow cooker. It’s a full meal in one pot, perfect for a no-fuss dinner.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Pork Chop Type: Use bone-in or boneless chops, about 1-inch thick. Bone-in often adds more flavor.
- Potato Choice: Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best and hold their shape. Cut them into similar sizes for even cooking.
- Seasoning: Don’t skip seasoning the chops well before placing them in the slow cooker. This builds flavor.
What You Need
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1.5 lbs small potatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
⏱️ Time: 4-6 hours (low), 2-3 hours (high)🍽️ Yields: 4 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Prep Pork and Veggies
Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Place potatoes, onion, and garlic in the bottom of your crock pot.
Step 2: Add Chops and Liquid
Lay pork chops over the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and thyme. Pour this mixture over everything in the crock pot.
Step 3: Cook
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until pork is tender and potatoes are soft.
Step 4: Serve
Carefully remove pork chops and potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like. Serve hot.
📝 Final Note
For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water, stir into the sauce during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Easy Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops: A Comfort Meal
These smothered pork chops are incredibly tender and sit in a rich, creamy gravy. It’s a comforting meal that’s simple to prepare and perfect over rice or mashed potatoes.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Browning Chops: A quick sear before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. If you’re short on time, you can skip this step.
- Creamy Gravy: The cream of mushroom or chicken soup makes the gravy rich and easy. You can use low-sodium versions if you prefer.
- Serving Suggestion: This dish is wonderful over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up all the gravy.
What You Need
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.75 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
⏱️ Time: 3-5 hours (low), 2-3 hours (high)🍽️ Yields: 4 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Sear Chops (Optional)
If you like, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear pork chops for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Arrange in Crock Pot
Place sliced onions at the bottom of the crock pot. Arrange the seared (or unseared) pork chops on top of the onions.
Step 3: Make the Sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
Step 4: Cook
Pour the sauce evenly over the pork chops. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until pork chops are very tender.
Step 5: Serve
Serve the smothered pork chops hot with plenty of the creamy gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
📝 Final Note
To thicken the gravy further, you can stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water during the last 30 minutes of cooking.