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Golden-brown, juicy pork chops smothered in a rich, caramelized onion and mushroom gravy, nestled in a cast-iron skillet, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs and a light dusting of black pepper, on a rustic wooden table with soft natural light.

Dump-and-Go Smothered Pork Chops

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Dump-and-go smothered pork chops with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and a rich gravy—easy one-pan comfort food.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork chops
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Dredge lightly in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; cook 8–10 minutes until caramelized and softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more.
  4. Return pork chops to skillet, nestling into the onion-mushroom mixture. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Cover skillet with lid or foil and bake 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove from oven. Stir in heavy cream (if using) and thyme. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chops for extra flavor and moisture.
  • Adjust broth amount for preferred gravy thickness—less for thicker, more for saucier.
  • For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free flour and broth.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chop with 1/4 gravy
  • Calories: 385 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg
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