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Crockpot Creamy Ranch Pork Chops - Easy, Comforting, and Crowd-Pleasing

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4–6 pork chops (boneless or bone-in, about 1 inch thick)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces; cream of mushroom also works)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened; full-fat preferred for best texture)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (optional, for searing)
  • Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Pat dry and season: Blot the pork chops with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with black pepper and a pinch of ranch seasoning.
  2. Optional sear: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden. This step adds flavor but isn’t required.
  3. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and chicken broth until smooth. Add the softened cream cheese and blend well. Small lumps will melt during cooking.
  4. Layer in the crockpot: Place pork chops in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible. Pour the sauce over the top, making sure all the chops are covered.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on Low for 5–6 hours or High for 2.5–3.5 hours, until the pork chops are tender. Avoid lifting the lid too often.
  6. Check doneness: Pork should be tender and at least 145°F internally. If the sauce looks separated, give it a stir and let it settle for 5–10 minutes with the heat off.
  7. Taste and adjust: Stir the sauce, then taste and add black pepper or a pinch of salt if needed. Ranch seasoning can be salty, so taste before salting.
  8. Serve: Spoon pork chops and plenty of creamy sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.