Here’s a delicious, easy slow cooker pork chops recipe that comes out tender, juicy, and full of flavor:
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Creamy Sauce
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: sliced onions or mushrooms for extra flavor
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the pork chops
- Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Optional sear for extra flavor
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops 2 minutes per side until lightly browned (this is optional but adds richness).
- Prepare the slow cooker
- Place pork chops in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour mixture over the pork chops.
- Cook low and slow
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until pork chops are tender.
- Optional finishing touch
- Remove pork chops and stir the sauce.
- If desired, thicken the sauce with a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water, then cook for 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Add steamed green beans or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
If you want, I can also give a “cheater’s version” with just 3 ingredients that’s even faster but still creamy and delicious for busy nights.
Do you want me to make that simplified 3-ingredient version?
