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Smothered Pork Chops

Smothered Pork Chops are seared in a large skillet then cooked in a creamy sauce. The ingredients are simple and make a delicious weeknight meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 496 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

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  1. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add sliced onions. Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  7. Add heavy cream, fresh rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  8. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  9. Return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
  10. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
  11. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  12. Serve hot, spooning the onion gravy over the pork chops.

Notes

  • If the gravy is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.
  • Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
  • Taste the gravy before returning the pork chops to the skillet and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 496kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 1013mg (42%) Potassium 728mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 478IU (10%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 496

% Daily Value*

Calories 496kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 1013mg 42%
Potassium 728mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 478IU 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.