You got it 😌 here’s a no-fail Slow Cooker Pork Chops recipe—tender, juicy, and cozy enough to feel like Sunday dinner without the work.
🐖 Slow Cooker Pork Chops (Smothered & Tender)
Ingredients
- 4–6 pork chops (bone-in preferred, ¾–1 inch thick)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Optional: mushrooms, thyme, splash of Worcestershire
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- (Optional but recommended) Sear chops in a hot skillet with oil, 2 minutes per side for flavor.
- Layer onions (and mushrooms if using) in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place pork chops on top.
- Whisk soup and broth (plus Worcestershire if using). Pour over chops.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours (LOW is best for tenderness)
🔥 Pro Tips
- Bone-in chops stay juicier than thin boneless ones.
- If gravy is thin, remove lid for last 20 minutes or thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
- Don’t overcook on HIGH—pork chops can dry out.
🍽️ Serve With
- Mashed potatoes or rice
- Green beans or peas
- Biscuits or dinner rolls
🔄 Easy Variations
- Southern Cajun: add ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
- Apple pork chops: add sliced apples + pinch of cinnamon
- Ranch style: use cream of chicken + ranch seasoning packet
If you want a no-soup version, onion gravy only, or healthy slow cooker pork chops, just say the word 😌
