Creamy Smothered Pork Chops
Juicy and tender pork chops simmered in a creamy garlic and shallot sauce, making these smothered pork chops a comfort food dinner favorite!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless pork chops 1" thick
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel.
- In a shallow dish, (I use a rimmed plate or a pie dish) combine ½ cup all-purpose flour with half of the salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Dredge the 1 pound boneless pork chops on both sides in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown (they will not be cooked through yet). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add the 2 shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add in the ½ cup chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add in the 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 Tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika and remaining salt. Stir to combine. Simmer and continue cooking until it thickens and reduces slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add the seared pork chops back into the skillet, nestling them in the sauce. Cook together for 5-7 minutes, spooning the sauce over the pork chops, until the pork chops are cooked through to a temperature of 145°F.
- Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve the smothered pork chops with your favorite sides.
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Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 145°F for perfectly cooked pork chops.
Tips:
Bone-in pork chops work great for this recipe. They may take a little longer to cook through, so adjust the cooking time accordingly, and make sure the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Make sure your skillet is nice and hot when you add the pork chops. This (along with patting them dry in step 1) will make them cook up nice and golden brown.
Suggested sides: mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1927mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
