Description
This Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops recipe is the ultimate “set it and forget it” comfort food. By using a slow cooker and a clever combination of creamy soups, we create a luscious sauce that keeps the pork chops incredibly moist and flavorful as they cook. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Boneless Pork Chops (about 6), thick-cut recommended
- 2 cans (21 oz total) Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Condensed French Onion Soup (liquid drained)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 2 cups Sliced Mushrooms (fresh)
- Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Sauce Base: Open the can of condensed French onion soup and drain the liquid, keeping only the onions. In a medium bowl, combine the drained onions, the two cans of cream of chicken soup, and the sour cream. Mix well until thick and creamy.
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Layer Ingredients: Place the pork chops in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the prepared soup mixture evenly over the pork chops. Scatter the sliced mushrooms over the sauce.
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Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 2.5 to 3 hours.
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Stir and Serve: Check that pork chops have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove chops to a platter. Whisk the sauce remaining in the pot thoroughly to bring it back together. Spoon the gravy over the pork chops and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Important – Drain the Soup: Draining the liquid from the French onion soup prevents the sauce from becoming too watery as the pork releases its own juices.
- Optional Sear: If you have time, sear the pork chops in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side before adding to the slow cooker for extra flavor and color.
- Don’t Overcook: Lean pork chops can dry out even in a slow cooker. Check them around the 2.5-hour mark.
- Sauce Texture: The sauce might separate slightly during cooking. A vigorous stir or whisk at the end will bring it back to a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on Low)
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
