Description
Smothered pork chops are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, juicy pork enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, delivering an explosion of flavor with every bite. With minimal prep and easy cooking steps, you can create a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: slice onions and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper, then sear for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (3–5 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture; cook for one minute, then gradually whisk in chicken broth.
- Once thickened, reduce heat and stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Return pork chops to the skillet; cover and simmer on low for 15–20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg