Description
Smothered pork chops are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender pork enveloped in a rich, creamy gravy. This hearty dish not only warms the soul but also brings back cherished family memories with every bite. Ideal for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, these pork chops are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Serve them alongside classic sides like mashed potatoes for a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour until evenly coated.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let simmer briefly before whisking in heavy cream until well combined.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning gravy over each piece. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with gravy (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg