Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
344 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Potatoes
Description
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Potatoes combines boneless pork chops with thinly sliced onions and red baby potatoes for a hearty and convenient dish. After seasoning and searing the pork chops to create golden edges, they are layered over the potatoes and onions in a slow cooker. A sauce made from cream of chicken soup and chicken broth is poured over the top, sealing in moisture as it cooks. The slow cooking process renders the pork tender and infuses the potatoes with rich flavors from the sauce and pork drippings.
The seasoning blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder highlights the savory profile without overwhelming the dish. The final garnish of fresh parsley adds a subtle herbal note and fresh color contrast.
This meal can be served as an easy weeknight dinner, offering a complete plate with protein and starch. Adjusting the potato quantity or adding carrots provides flexibility to complement different preferences. Ensuring even thickness in pork chops and consistent potato sizes helps the components cook uniformly.
Note that shredding the pork after cooking can stretch servings further, and cooking times vary based on slow cooker settings. Careful layering and searing contribute to well-textured meat and flavorful sides.
Ingredients
- 1 onion thinly sliced (about 1 ½ cups, small
- 2 lbs potato sliced in half, about 30 extra small potatoes, red, baby
- 4 inch thick pork chops boneless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 .5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- parsley fresh, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare an 8 quart slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Place the onions and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker and set aside.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium high heat.
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add oil to the preheated skillet and sear seasoned pork chops on each side until golden brown.
- Place pork chops on top of potatoes and onion mixture in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
- Pour over the top of the pork chops.
- Cover and cook 4-6 hours low or 3-4 hours high.
- Drizzle extra sauce over the pork chops and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust potato amounts or add carrots to diversify textures and flavors.
- Shredded pork after cooking can be used to serve more people.
- Choose pork chops and potatoes cut evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 880mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1095mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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