Smothered Pork Chops
Smothered Pork Chops are the ultimate comfort food, delivering juicy, tender pork chops nestled in a rich and creamy sauce made with onions and garlic. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners, guaranteed to impress everyone at your table. Serve these delectable chops alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika; sear for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside. Sauté onions in the same skillet until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up brown bits. Bring to simmer, then stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
- Serve with creamy sauce drizzled over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including mushrooms or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.