Mandy's Smothered Pork Chops

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Mandy's Smothered Pork Chops, a soul-warming dish that combines tender, bone-in pork chops with a rich and creamy onion gravy. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, the pork chops are pan-seared to golden perfection before being simmered in a luscious sauce made with caramelized onions, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh thyme. This one-pan recipe is as easy as it is impressive, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and delivering fork-tender meat in a savory gravy that's perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes or rice. Whether you’re cooking for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special occasion, these smothered pork chops are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly, and shake off any excess flour. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the seasoned flour for later use.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and caramelized. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 5

Sprinkle the reserved tablespoon of seasoned flour over the onions and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 6

Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly.

Step 7

Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme. Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the pork chops simmer in the sauce for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.

Step 9

Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the smothered pork chops hot with a generous ladle of the onion gravy over the top. Pair with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1646.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3033.4

Total Fat 205.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 726mg	0%
Sodium 3996.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 207.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 198.5mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 3274.6mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 8.9%