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Two of the finished slow cooker ranch pork chops on a white plate.
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Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops

These Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops with Gravy are tender, flavorful, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork, slow cooker recipes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 301kcal
Author: Jess Jankowski
Cost: $12.62

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Measuring spoons
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 6 pork chops boneless or bone-in, about 2 pounds
  • 1 oz packet dry ranch dressing and seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup **see notes
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch optional **see notes
  • 1 Tablespoon water optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

PREP SLOW COOKER:

  • Spray the insert of the Crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.

SEASON PORK CHOPS:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with ranch seasoning, dried thyme, and pepper.

ASSEMBLE:

  • Place pork chops in the crockpot.
  • Pour soup over pork chops.

COOK:

  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until pork is fork tender and internal temperature is 145 degrees F.

TENT WITH FOIL:

  • Remove from pork crockpot and tent with foil to keep warm.

THICKEN SAUCE:

  • To make a thicker sauce, make a slurry with the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Stir the slurry into the sauce.
  • Cover and continue cooking for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

SERVE:

  • Serve sauce over pork chops with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Notes

Soup: You can use 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup, or 1 of each. 
Cornstarch: This is for a thicker sauce. 

Storage Tips

FREEZE: Place the pork chops and sauce in a freezer-safe container or zipper-top bag once cooled. Freeze for 3 months.
THAW: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. 
REHEAT: Reheat in the crockpot for 2 hours on warm. Or, heat in the oven in a greased casserole dish at 350 degrees F for 10-20 minutes.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg