Easy 4-Ingredient Crock Pot Pork Chops

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These Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops are the perfect solution for a quick, flavorful dinner with just 4 ingredients! Slow-cooked to tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection, these pork chops are smothered in a creamy, savory gravy. With only 5 minutes of prep, this easy slow cooker pork chop recipe is great for busy nights and will quickly become a family favorite!

Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops with creamy gravy on a plate.

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crock Pot Pork Chops

This is an AWESOME recipe that came from my great-grandpa, which was passed down to my mom, which she passed down to us. As it slow cooks, it makes an amazing gravy and fork-tender pork chops. It practically melts in your mouth! It is ridiculously easy and takes less than 5 minutes of actual prep time, but tastes like you spend hours in the kitchen.

When my mom was in college, she would go over to my great-grandpa’s house and he would make these pork chops for her. When he made it for her, he used two cans of cream of mushroom soup instead of one can of cream of chicken and one can of cream of mushroom.

I like it with a can of cream of chicken because it adds a bit of a brighter dimension, but it is great either way! Make sure to use just the soup straight out of the can — no need to add water!

Ingredients for Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops

This really is one of the easiest pork chop recipes. There are only four ingredients:

  1. Pork Chops – You can use boneless or bone-in pork chops for this recipe.
  2. Ranch Seasoning Salad Dressing and Recipe Mix – I prefer the Hidden Valley brand seasoning mix.
  3. Cream of Chicken Soup – The Campbell’s brand is my go to when making this recipe. When I don’t have it on hand, I make my own cream of chicken soup recipe.
  4. Cream of Mushroom Soup – For a quick and convenient meal, Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom is what I use. When I have more time, and want more mushrooms in the gravy, I make my own cream of mushroom soup recipe.
Ingredients to make Crock Pot Pork Chops including pork chops, Ranch seasoning packet, cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup.


How to Make Tender Crock Pot Pork Chops

  • First prepare the Crock Pot. Use a slow cooker liner or spray the inside of the crockpot with baking spray for easier clean up.
  • Place the pork chops in the Crock Pot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over each pork chop front and back.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the two cream soups and mix well. I prefer cream of mushroom and cream of chicken, but cream of celery can also be used in the combination.
  • Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pork chops. You don’t need to stir it. Place the lid on the Crock Pot. I recommend cooking on the low setting for around 6 hours. The pork chops are fully cooked at this point, and the most tender.
Pork chops in crock pot sprinkled with Ranch seasoning.

Substitutions and Additions

Homemade Cream Soups Instead of Canned. If you aren’t a fan of canned “cream of” soups, try our Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup and our Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup recipes. They have all the flavor of a canned soup without the preservatives.

Type of Pork Chop. We usually use thin boneless pork chops for this Crockpot pork chops recipe, but you can also use bone-in chops. If you use a thicker chop, make sure to adjust the cooking time.

Frozen Pork Chops. Thaw pork chops before using them in this recipe. According to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), frozen foods can take too long to reach a safe internal temperature in a slow cooker. This can result in food borne illnesses – and no one wants that!

Chicken Instead of Pork. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used in place of the pork chops. Serve the chicken breasts whole, or shred the chicken into the gravy and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Seasonings. The packet of ranch dressing mix contains plenty of seasonings, but feel free to add fresh herbs, sautéed onions, minced garlic, garlic powder, or pepper to suit your tastes.

Plate with crockpot pork chops and mashed potatoes.

Gravy Tip:

To cut down on the salt content or to simply reduce the sodium in the gravy for this recipe, use low-sodium cream soups.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Pork Chops

These slow cooker pork chops with creamy gravy is delicious served over mashed potatoes. You literally don’t have to do anything extra to make the gravy. Once the pork chops are done, you can just use a slotted spoon or tongs to get the pork out of the crockpot and use whatever remains as gravy. My go-to meal is serving the pork chops and gravy with mashed potatoes and a side of steamed vegetables. The creamy gravy is also delicious over rice or egg noodles.

Slow cooker pork chops in a crock pot with one pork chop held with tongs above the crockpot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you keep pork from drying out in a crock pot?

We have a few tips for moist, tender pork chops. First, coat the pork chops in the seasonings before placing them in the crockpot. Next, make sure the pork chops are covered with the soup mixture. Lastly, cook them on low until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees. This should take approximately 6-7 hours with most slow cookers.

Do I add water or milk to the canned soup or JUST use the soup?

You do not need to add any water or milk. Do not follow the instructions on the can. You only use the condensed soup.

Can I use chicken instead of pork?

Yes, chicken can be used instead of pork. The flavor and texture will be a little different (because you are using a completely different kind of meat) but it will still taste great!

Can I use bone-in pork chops for this recipe?

Bone-in pork chops work great in this crock pot pork chops recipe. You don’t need to adjust the cooking time or temperature. I find that center cut, bone-in pork chops are a little more moist and tender when used with this recipe.

Can I make this recipe without ranch seasoning?

This recipe can be made without the ranch seasoning. If you don’t like the taste of ranch or don’t have it on hand, I recommend substituting other seasonings. Fresh or dried herbs along with garlic powder and onion powder will add flavor to the slow cooker pork chops.

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Crock Pot Pork Chops cooked in a white crockpot.

Crock Pot Pork Chops

4.96 from 342 votes
This Crock Pot Pork Chops recipe has only 4 ingredients and hardly any prep time! The pork chops slow cook in a delicious, creamy, savory, sauce you will love.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork chops in the slow cooker.
    Crockpot with raw pork chops.
  • Sprinkle ranch dressing powder evenly over the pork chops (front and back).
    Seasoning on top of raw pork chops in a crock pot.
  • Combine soups in a bowl and stir. Pour evenly over pork chops. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours (or high heat for about 3-4 hours).
    Soups on top of pork chops in a crock pot.
  • Remove pork chops and use the gravy to pour over a side of mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
    Tongs holding a Pork Chop from a crock pot.

Notes

Tips for this recipe:

  • Condensed cream of celery soup can be substituted for cream of mushroom soup or cream of chicken soup.
  • For best results, cook the pork chops on low. The pork chops tend to dry out a little more when cooked on high.
  • If you need to make this recipe faster, try our Instant Pot Pork Chops recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 33gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1216mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 115IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 1.8mg

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Erica Walker

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  1. 5 stars
    These are the only pork chops cooked in the crockpot that everyone loves! The first time I made them I only had Golden Mushroom soup…mushroom soup I use! I Pork chops come out juicy and flavorful.

  2. 5 stars
    My husband and I loved how delicious and easy this recipe is! The pork chops are fork tender and flavorful! The gravy is the best part. It is so thick and creamy and the flavor is so savory! I used the thinner boneless pork chops. I served them with mashed potatoes and a veggie. Next time, I will serve it with rice or noodles.
    Either way, this dish is a winner!

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