Crock Pot Pork Chops

Our crock pot pork chops with gravy are tender and delicious. This is an easy slow cooker pork chops recipe that you can set and forget until dinner time.

Boneless or bone-in pork chops take 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low in the crock pot. They’re done when a meat thermometer reads 145°F in the thickest part of the chop.

Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops Recipe

While pressure cookers are all the rage right now, I have a confession to make.

I still favor my slow cooker. There’s just something special about a homestyle dinner made in a crock pot.

These crock pot pork chops are a perfect example!

Growing up, my mom always made pork chops because it’s my dad’s favorite dinner. I must have inherited his love for this flavorful cut of pork because I love cooking pork chops for my family.

We have pork chops at least once a week. There are just so many ways you can prepare them!

My husband actually suggested we have this recipe on Thanksgiving.

After you take one bite of these tender slow cooker pork chops you’re going to know what I mean.

Why You’ll Love the Creamy Gravy

Two cans of cream soup, a packet of onion soup mix and a cup of chicken broth turn into a rich, creamy gravy while the chops cook. There’s no browning and no extra pan to wash. You just pour the soup mixture over the pork chops and let the slow cooker do the rest.

The gravy is the best part. It has a savory onion flavor, and it’s thick enough to spoon over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

How to Make Boneless Pork Chops in Crock Pot

My easy crock pot pork chops are truly a set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make these tasty smothered pork chops.

• 4-6 pork chops, bone-in or boneless (I used New York pork chops)
• 1 (10 ½ oz. can) cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10 ½ oz. can) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

As I noted above, I like using boneless pork chops when I make this dish.

The great news is, however, you can use any pork chops your family prefers. Bone-in pork chops are fine as well!

The soups really add a lot of flavor to this dish as it cooks.

One of my favorite things about this crock pot pork chops recipe is the delicious gravy it creates.

Step one: Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the pork chops in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step two: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, onion soup mix and black pepper. Then pour the soup mixture over the top of the pork chops.

Step three: Finally, cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours, until the chops are fork tender and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.

You’ll find the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How Long to Cook Pork Chops in a Crock Pot

The cooking time depends on how thick your chops are and which setting you use. For example, thin chops finish faster than thick ones.

• On high: 3 to 4 hours.
• On low: 6 to 7 hours.
• Thin cut pork chops: Start checking at the early end of the time range. Thin chops cook faster and can dry out.
• Thick cut pork chops and bone-in chops: These usually need the longer end of the range.

The best way to know they’re done is with a meat thermometer. Pork is safe to eat at 145°F, so check the thickest part of a chop without touching the bone.

Tips for Tender Crock Pot Pork Chops

• Don’t overcook them: Lean boneless chops can go from tender to dry if they sit too long, so check them near the end of the cook time.
• Pick thick chops if you can: Thick boneless pork chops, about 1 inch, hold up better to slow cooking than thin ones.
• Keep the lid on: Every peek lets heat out and, as a result, adds to the cooking time.
• Brown them first (optional): You don’t have to, but for extra flavor you can pat the chops dry with a paper towel and sear them in a little olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Want a thicker gravy? Stir 1 tablespoon cornstarch into 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir it into the gravy at the end and cook on high for about 15 minutes, until it thickens.

Substitutions and Variations

• Swap the soup: Use cream of celery in place of the cream of mushroom soup.
• Ranch pork chops: Use a packet of ranch seasoning instead of the onion soup mix.
• More seasoning: Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder or Italian seasoning to the soup mixture.
• A splash of Worcestershire: Stir 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce into the soup mixture for deeper flavor.
• Different broth: Bone broth or homemade chicken broth works just as well as store-bought chicken broth.
• Bone-in or boneless: Either one works. Bone-in chops may need a little more time.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Pork Chops

I always love to make mashed potatoes and veggies to go with this dish. Biscuits are also wonderful dipped in this scrumptious gravy.

• Potatoes: My Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes are perfect for soaking up the gravy. Roasted baby potatoes are good too.
• Egg noodles or rice: Spoon the gravy right over the top.
• Green beans: Fresh green beans or my easy canned green beans.
• Bread: Honey Butter Rolls or Easy Buttermilk Cornbread for sopping up extra gravy.
• Low-carb option: Serve the chops and gravy over cauliflower rice.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: Store leftover pork chops and gravy in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. The gravy may separate a little, so give it a good stir as it reheats.
• Reheating: Warm on the stove over low heat or in the microwave until hot. Add a splash of chicken broth if the gravy gets too thick.

Crock Pot Pork Chops FAQs

How long do boneless pork chops take in the crock pot?

Boneless pork chops take 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 7 hours on low. Thin chops cook faster, so start checking early. They’re done at 145°F.

Do you have to brown pork chops before putting them in the crock pot?

No. This recipe skips browning, and the creamy gravy keeps the chops full of flavor. Browning them first adds a little extra flavor if you have time.

Can you put frozen pork chops in the crock pot?

It’s best to thaw them first. The USDA recommends thawing meat before slow cooking so it doesn’t spend too long at unsafe temperatures. Thaw frozen chops overnight in the refrigerator.

How do you keep crock pot pork chops from drying out?

Use thicker chops, keep them covered in the soup mixture, and don’t cook them longer than needed. Checking the internal temperature near the end of the cook time is the easiest way to get tender, juicy pork chops.

This is the perfect meal to start before heading off to church on Sunday morning!

More Slow Cooker Meals

• Crock Pot Meatballs
• Crock Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
• Crock Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
• Crock Pot 15 Bean Soup
• Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup