Smothered Pork Chops
**Smothered Pork Chops** are a delicious and comforting dish perfect for any day of the week. These pork chops are cooked in a rich, savory gravy made with onion soup mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that's hard to resist. The dish is easy to prepare in a slow cooker, making it a convenient choice for busy days. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Yield: 4
Materials
- - 4 bone-in pork chops
- - 1 oz packet onion soup mix
- - 1 14 oz can chicken broth, low sodium
- - 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup, low sodium
- - 1 oz packet dry pork gravy mix
- - 1 tsp garlic powder
To thicken gravy:
- - 3 tbsp cornstarch
- - 3 tbsp cold water
Instructions
Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- - In a 5-6 quart oval slow cooker, combine the onion soup mix, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and pork gravy mix. Whisk together until fully combined.
- Season the Pork Chops:
- - Season both sides of the pork chops with garlic powder.
Cook the Pork Chops:
- - Place the pork chops into the slow cooker, spreading them out to cover them with the gravy mixture.
- - Cover and cook on low for about 4-6 hours, until the pork chops are tender.
Thicken the Gravy:
- - Just before the pork chops are done, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
- - Pour the mixture into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
- - Cover and switch the slow cooker to high. Cook for another 30 minutes, until the gravy has thickened.
Serve:
- - Once the gravy has thickened, the smothered pork chops are ready to serve. Enjoy!