Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops

These crockpot smothered pork chops are slow-cooked with onions and mushrooms in a thick, creamy gravy made with cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soup. I prefer bone-in pork chops and recommend searing them first for better flavor and color, but you can skip that step when you need an easier prep.

The combination of the two soups gives the gravy a more balanced flavor than using either one alone, while the onions and mushrooms cook down alongside the pork. There’s no need to add broth or water—the pork chops release moisture as they cook, which combines with the condensed soups to create plenty of thick gravy for mashed potatoes or rice.

What Makes These Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops Work

Searing the pork chops before they go into the crockpot is worth the extra few minutes. Slow-cooked meat can sometimes look pale and have more of a boiled flavor, while searing gives the pork chops better color and another layer of flavor.

You also don’t need to add broth or water. The pork chops release moisture as they cook, which combines with the condensed soups to create plenty of thick, creamy gravy.

How To Make Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops

1. Season the pork chops. Pat the pork chops dry, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Sear the pork chops if you have the time. Heat a little oil over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops on both sides until browned. You’re only building color and flavor here, so don’t worry about cooking them through—they’ll finish in the slow cooker.
3. Prepare the vegetables. Slice the onion and roughly chop the mushrooms.
4. Make the gravy mixture. Stir the cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soups together until combined.
5. Layer everything in the crockpot. Spread half of the soup mixture across the bottom. Mix the remaining soup with the onions and mushrooms, place the pork chops in the crockpot, then spoon the vegetable mixture over the top.
6. Slow cook the pork chops. Cook on high for 4 hours. For a longer cook, low for about 6 hours works well.
7. Serve with the gravy. The pork chops should be fork tender and beginning to separate from the bone, with a thick, creamy gravy ready to spoon over rice or mashed potatoes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What To Serve With Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops

These pork chops are best with something that can soak up the thick gravy.

• Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes – Creamy mashed potatoes are the easiest pairing and give the gravy somewhere to go.
• Rice – A simple option that works especially well when you want to keep the meal easy.
• Smothered Cabbage – A Southern-style side that fits naturally with the pork chops and gravy.
• Smothered Green Beans – A lighter vegetable side helps balance the richness of the dish.

More Pork Chop Recipes

• Smothered Pork Chops – The classic stovetop version with tender pork chops covered in rich savory gravy.
• Brown Sugar Pork Chops – Pan-seared pork chops finished in a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze.
• Creamy Garlic Pork Chops – Bone-in pork chops seared until golden, then finished in a creamy garlic sauce made with fresh garlic, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
• Apple Butter Pork Chops – A cozy pork chop recipe with a sweet apple-based sauce.
• Oven Baked BBQ Pork Chops – An easy baked variation coated in barbecue flavor.