These Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops deliver the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for busy weeknight dinners. In just 10 minutes of prep and 3 hours of hands-off cooking, you’ll have tender, ranch-infused pork chops that practically melt in your mouth.
With only 299 calories per serving and packed with 36g of protein, this family-friendly meal proves that delicious comfort food can still be part of a balanced diet. The creamy ranch sauce takes ordinary pork chops to a whole new level of flavor.
Primary Ingredients
- Pork Chops (4-6 pieces): Either bone-in or boneless work perfectly
- Cream Soups: One can each of mushroom and chicken (10.5 oz each)
- Milk: 1 cup, adds perfect creaminess
- Bouillon Cubes: 2 cubes, crushed (or 2 tsp paste for enhanced flavor)
Seasoning Ingredients
- Dried Herbs: 2 Tbsp parsley, 1/2 tsp dill, 1/2 tsp basil
- Aromatics: 1 tsp each of garlic and onion powder
- Seasoning: 1/2 tsp pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
- Prep Work: Give your slow cooker a quick spray with non-stick cooking spray
- Layer Base: Arrange pork chops evenly on the bottom of cooker
- Create Sauce: Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl until well mixed
- Combine: Pour your creamy mixture over the pork chops evenly
- Cook Time: Set for LOW (6-7 hours) or HIGH (3-4 hours)
- Serving: Present over mashed potatoes or rice with your favorite roasted vegetables
Substitutions & Variations
Want to switch things up? You can use cream of celery soup instead of mushroom if you’re not a mushroom fan. For a lighter version, try low-fat soups and milk. No bouillon cubes? Simply use 2 teaspoons of chicken stock paste or powder.
The dried herbs can be swapped with fresh ones – just triple the amount since fresh herbs are less concentrated.
Serving Ideas
These creamy pork chops taste amazing served over fluffy mashed potatoes that soak up all that delicious sauce! Rice works beautifully too.
For vegetables, try roasted carrots, green beans, or broccoli – their slight crunch adds nice texture. A piece of crusty bread on the side helps you enjoy every last drop of the creamy ranch sauce.
Storage Tips
Let your leftover pork chops cool completely, then store them with the sauce in an airtight container. They’ll stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days.
When reheating, add a splash of milk to keep the sauce creamy, and warm slowly on the stovetop or in the microwave. The sauce might look separated at first, but gentle stirring will bring it back together.
Slow Cooker Success
Your pork chops will be most tender if you don’t lift the lid during cooking – each peek adds 15-20 minutes to the cooking time. For the best texture, pick pork chops that are about 1-inch thick.
Thinner chops might cook faster and could become dry. The sauce will seem thin at first but will thicken as it cools slightly before serving.
Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 Pork Chops bone in or boneless will work
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup or homemade
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup or homemade
- 1 cup milk
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes crushed (or 2 tsp bouillon paste)
- 2 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place pork chops on the bottom.
- Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour over the pork chops.
- Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice with a side of cooked or Roasted Vegetables.
