Creamy Ranch Smothered Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
770 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Ranch Smothered Pork Chops
Description
Creamy Ranch Smothered Pork Chops starts by seasoning pork chops with salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika, then dredging them in flour for a light crust after searing to a golden brown in oil. The pan drippings contribute fond for the sauce, where sautéed shallots and garlic build aroma. The sauce combines chicken broth, heavy cream, ranch seasoning mix, and Parmesan cheese, simmered to create a creamy, flavorful gravy with herb and cheese notes. This sauce is spooned over the pork chops for rich flavor and moisture.
The pork chops remain tender inside with a slight crust outside, while the ranch sauce adds moisture and a tangy, savory richness. This dish works well served alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables, as the velvety sauce complements well with starches or greens.
Using homemade or store-bought ranch seasoning works equally well. Careful pan heat management preserves fond for deeper flavor in the sauce, and seasoning the pork chops well upfront ensures they stay flavorful through cooking.
Ingredients
Chops
- 4 pork chops about 1 inch thick, boneless, center cut
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Creamy ranch sauce
- 2 - 3 Tbsp olive oil vegetable or avocado oil are great substitutes
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 medium shallot finely minced
- 5 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 - 3 Tbsp ranch seasoning mix approximately 1 oz packet
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese freshly grated is best
Instructions
Prepare
- Pat pork chops very dry with a paper towel, then season evenly on both sides with salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika.
Dredge and sear
- Add flour to a shallow dish. Add seasoned pork chops, one at a time, dredging in the flour, then place on a plate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over MED HIGH heat until very hot. Add flour dredged pork chops, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Depending on the size of the skillet, you may need to cook the pork in batches.
- Cook pork for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F. Remove pork chops to a plate and set aside.
Make ranch sauce
- Don’t clean out the skillet, just remove any really blackened bits. Brown bits are perfect to leave in the skillet, since they add a ton of flavor.
- Reduce heat to MED LOW, and add butter to the skillet. Add shallots and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds or so.
- Carefully pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits of flavor. Pour in heavy cream and stir/whisk well to combine.
- Add salt, pepper, and ranch seasoning, stirring well to combine.
- Cook 2-5 minutes, or until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, then stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Return pork to the skillet
- Add pork chops back to the skillet, nestling them in, spooning a bit of the sauce over the top, and moving them around a bit really let the flavor of the sauce settle in.
Serve
- Serve hot, over mashed potatoes if desired.
Notes
- Store-bought ranch seasoning works fine if you don't have homemade ranch seasoning on hand.
- Cook pork chops in batches if your skillet is small to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
- Keep some browned bits in the skillet after searing pork chops as they enhance the flavor of the ranch sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 770 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 770kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1718mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 757mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1628IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 324mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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