The Only Smothered Pork Chops Recipe You’ll Ever Need (Seriously)

The Only Smothered Pork Chops Recipe You’ll Ever Need (Seriously)

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Ultimate Smothered Pork Chops

Tender, juicy pork chops in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy. A 30-minute comfort food classic!

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

📝 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Remove chops and set aside.
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they release liquid and brown. Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4
    Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Whisk in heavy cream and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  5. 5
    Return seared pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until pork is cooked through (internal temperature 145°F/63°C) and fork-tender.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat. Taste gravy and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

💡 Notes

For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil and heavy cream with full-fat canned coconut milk. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 480 kcal
Protein 38g
Total Fat 30g
Saturated Fat 15g
Carbs 18g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 3g
Sodium 750mg
Cholesterol 120mg

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