Description

Tender pork chops smothered in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy cooked in one skillet for a quick and comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour/gluten-free blend for gluten-free)
2 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper. (About 5 minutes)
Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once shimmering hot, add the pork chops. Sear each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Do this in batches if necessary. Remove chops and set aside. (10 minutes)
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to remove raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned bits. Add dried thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and return pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes to finish cooking and meld flavors.
Taste gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with chickpea flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut cream or cashew cream and olive oil instead of butter. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing pork chops to ensure a good crust. Adjust gravy thickness by adding more broth or cooking longer uncovered.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pork chop with gra
Calories: 380
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 600
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 1.5
Protein: 35

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