Description
Ranch Pork Chops deliver comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Creamy sauce and tender meat make this simple weeknight meal a total crowd-pleaser that comes together faster than you can order takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
Seasoning:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch dressing mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Optional Serving:
- Cooked rice
- Mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Mix 1 packet of ranch dressing mix, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Pat 4 pork chops dry and coat them completely with this seasoning blend.
- Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375F. Carefully place seasoned pork chops in the hot pan, leaving space between them. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Check that pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145F. Remove chops from skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour into melted butter and whisk constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Stir until the mixture starts to thicken and becomes smooth.
- Add ½ cup heavy cream to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce reaches your desired thickness.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning sauce generously over each piece. Cover and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes to reheat the meat.
- Transfer pork chops to serving plates. Ladle extra sauce over each chop. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top if desired. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Pat the pork chops completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Use a cast iron skillet for the best heat distribution and flavor development when searing the pork chops.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking, which can make the pork tough and dry.
- For a lower-carb version, serve the pork chops and ranch sauce over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice or potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg