Stove Top Pork Chops Creamy (Printable Version)

Juicy pork chops cooked with mushrooms and cream for a rich, comforting main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Pork Chops

01 - 4 boneless pork chops, approximately 1 inch thick
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ For Searing

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Mushroom Sauce

07 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
08 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
10 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
11 - 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# How To Make:

01 - Pat pork chops dry and season evenly on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear pork chops 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chops and set aside.
03 - Add finely chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the skillet; sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until mushrooms brown and onions soften.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Mix in condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and heavy cream; stir thoroughly, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
06 - Nestle pork chops back into the sauce; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
07 - Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creamy sauce adds rich flavor to tender pork chops
  • Easy to make in one skillet for quick cleanup
02 -
  • For a lighter meal, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and low-fat soup
  • Bone-in pork chops may be used but will require slightly longer cooking time
03 -
  • Let pork chops come to room temperature before cooking for even searing
  • Scrape up browned bits from the skillet to give extra flavor to your sauce
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