Creamy Smothered Pork Chops
Savor the comforting flavors of down-home cooking with our delectable Creamy Smothered Pork Chops recipe. This Southern-inspired dish is a celebration of succulent pork chops, pan-seared to golden perfection and then enveloped in a luscious, savory gravy. Each forkful promises a symphony of savory and hearty goodness, making these smothered pork chops a timeless favorite that brings warmth and homely charm to your dining table. Join us on a culinary journey that captures the essence of Southern comfort and the joy of a well-prepared, satisfying meal.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 479kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 6 Pork Chops (bone-in or boneless)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour (flour to dredge)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz Mushrooms (sliced) (optional ingredient)
- 1 Tsp Garlic (minced)(4 cloves)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh or dried)
- Chopped Parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and simmer until the pork is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 606IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg