Smothered Pork Chops with Onions & Mushrooms
Smothered Pork Chops with Onions & Mushrooms is a rich and comforting dish packed with savory flavors. Tender pork chops are seared to perfection and then simmered in a creamy, flavorful gravy with caramelized onions and mushrooms. Perfect for a cozy, home-cooked meal!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 439kcal
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 2 pounds of pork chops
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt use ½ teaspoon of table salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 white onion sliced into half moons or strips
- 8 ounces mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 cups chicken broth low or no sodium-added
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
- Rinse the chops under warm running water to remove any bone fragments, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Mix the thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and some freshly ground black pepper. Evenly coat both sides of the pork chops with the seasoning.
- Spread the flour onto a plate. Press each pork chop into the flour, making sure they are well coated on all sides, then shake off the excess.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to foam. Sear the chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer them to the prepared baking pan.
- Place the chops in the oven and bake for about 8 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Once done, remove from the oven and let them rest.
- Add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until the onions soften.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the remaining flour until fully absorbed. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Return the heat to medium and cook for 3-4 minutes until the gravy thickens. Stir in the heavy cream, season to taste, and spoon the gravy over the resting pork chops.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Bone-in chops stay juicier and more flavorful.
- A good sear adds depth to the dish—don’t skip this step.
- For thicker chops (over 1 inch), extend the baking time slightly.
- Letting the chops rest before serving helps retain their juices.
- Deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine for extra flavor before adding the broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg