Crock Pot Pork Chops Lean

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this flavorful and healthy recipe for Crock Pot Pork Chops Lean. Made with tender, lean boneless pork chops and a blend of aromatic spices like garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme, this slow-cooker dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. Low-sodium chicken broth keeps it light, while slowly cooking the chops with onions ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Plus, an optional cornstarch slurry lets you create a silky sauce to drizzle over your meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, this easy crock pot recipe requires minimal prep and pairs beautifully with steamed veggies or a hearty grain for a balanced, satisfying dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:250 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless pork chops, lean
• 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 piece Small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Season the pork chops on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step adds flavor but is optional if you're short on time.

Step 3

Place the sliced onion on the bottom of the crock pot, creating a bed for the pork chops.

Step 4

Transfer the seared pork chops to the crock pot, arranging them on top of the onion slices.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth over the pork chops, ensuring they're partially submerged.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.

Step 7

Optional: To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the crock pot during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, stirring gently to combine. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Serve the pork chops hot with the sauce spooned over the top, alongside vegetables or your favorite healthy side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(771.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	911.0

Total Fat 35.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 316mg	0%
Sodium 1496.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 126.9g	0%

Vitamin D 28IU	0%
Calcium 93.4mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1918.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 55.9%

Carbs: 8.5%