Cozy Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops with Creamy Gravy
A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender pork chops cooked in a creamy ranch-flavored gravy. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, 1 to 1.5 inches thick)
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons homemade ranch seasoning
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth, low sodium preferred
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
- Black pepper to taste (start with 1/4 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional, for searing)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from pork chops and pat dry with paper towels.
- Optional: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the pork chops in the crockpot, coating well.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F and are tender.
- If gravy is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into crockpot. Cook on high for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
- Stir sauce gently before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Notes
Searing pork chops before slow cooking adds flavor and texture but is optional. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Add vegetables like green beans or mushrooms 1.5 to 2 hours before cooking ends for extra texture. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream and cream soup with coconut or cashew-based alternatives. To thicken gravy, use cornstarch slurry and cook on high for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with cre
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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