Creamy Crockpot Pork Chops
These creamy crockpot pork chops are fork-tender and smothered in a luscious, savory sauce. This easy, comforting dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (LOW) or 3-4 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 2 lbs)
- 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing, optional)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (optional, stir in at end)
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season lightly with black pepper and thyme. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes if possible.
- Optional: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Work in batches if needed.
- Place seared pork chops in the slow cooker. If using, scatter sliced mushrooms and/or onion on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, chicken broth, minced garlic, and a bit more black pepper. Pour over pork chops.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until pork is fork-tender and sauce is bubbly.
- Cut cream cheese into cubes and stir into the sauce. Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until melted and smooth. Stir gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. If using spinach, stir in until wilted.
- Carefully remove pork chops and spoon creamy sauce over the top. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
For best results, use thick, bone-in pork chops and sear them before slow cooking. Add cream cheese at the end for a silky sauce. Adjust sauce consistency with broth or by cooking uncovered. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use appropriate soup and cream cheese substitutes. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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