Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven

Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    45

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with these oven-baked smothered pork chops. Tender, juicy pork is enveloped in a rich and savory sour cream and mushroom sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you back to cherished home-cooked meals. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting weekend feast.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    130 mg
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    23 g
  • Sodium
    951 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    45 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large, oven-safe skillet (cast iron is ideal) or a large skillet that can be transferred to a baking dish, melt butter over medium-high heat until it begins to bubble. Be careful not to burn the butter. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.

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Recipe View Add pork chops to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

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Recipe View Bake chops in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

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Recipe View In the same skillet, reduce heat to low. Add sour cream and whisk together with the pan drippings until smooth. Gradually whisk in condensed cream of mushroom soup until fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove skillet from the oven. Arrange the browned pork chops in a single layer in the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chops to ensure they are well coated.

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Recipe View Return the skillet to the oven and bake until chops are no longer pink in the center and the sauce is bubbly, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite sides.

For extra flavor, try searing the pork chops in a mixture of butter and olive oil.
If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt.
Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for a richer flavor.
Customize the sauce by adding other vegetables, such as sliced mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers.
To make this dish ahead of time, prepare the pork chops and sauce, then refrigerate until ready to bake. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time to ensure the chops are fully cooked.

Melvina Wintheiser

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 15 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Maybelle Gerlach

    This is comfort food at its finest! It reminds me of my grandma's cooking.

  • Corene Becker

    The sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I used it as gravy for my mashed potatoes. Definitely a keeper!

  • Celia Mitchell

    I added some sliced onions and mushrooms to the sauce and it was absolutely delicious!

  • Oliver Bechtelar

    My pork chops came out a little dry. Next time, I'll try searing them for less time or adding a little broth to the sauce.

  • Autumn Kutch

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! So easy to throw together and the whole family loves it.

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