This super simple, minimal prep, 3-ingredient slow cooker pork chop recipe is great for the busy days! The creaminess of condensed soup plus the sour punch of ranch dressing mix create richly seasoned pork chops that come out tender, juicy and full of flavor. Simply set it in the morning, return and it’s a delicious dinner ready to serve. Relish this simple, down-home dish with your favorite accompaniments!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Easy and Fast to Prepare: With just three ingredients and virtually no prep, this recipe is great on days when time is tight.

Tender and Flavorful: Slow cooker pork chops cook up melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the ranch-flavored cream sauce delivers rich, delicious flavor.

Low-Cost: Few ingredients and dirt-cheap — but anything but boring.

Scalable: You can easily make more soup or increase the spice level to suit different preferences.

Key Ingredients:

Pork Chops: Either bone-in or boneless pork chops will work for this recipe. Bone-in chops tend to be slightly more flavorful and may help them hold together better throughout the slow braise. Choose chops at least ¾-inch thick to avoid drying them out.

Cream of Chicken Soup: Provides a creamy texture as well as a savory base. For a deeper, earthier flavor, cream of mushroom is a good alternative. For a slightly different twist, you could try using cream of celery soup.

Ranch Dressing Mix: It’s this mix that provides the tangy, herby notes that make the sauce pop. Or use half a packet or make your own ranch blend with dried parsley, dill, garlic powder and onion powder if you want a milder flavor.

Full amount of ingredients with measurements and steps are in the recipe card at the bottom.

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

Prepare the Pork Chops

Prepare for Slow Cooker: Ensure slow cooker pot is clean. If desired, line the slow cooker with a slow cooker liner for easier cleanup.

Arrange the Pork Chops: Rinse 4 pork chops under cold water, then dry them with paper towels. Place the pork chops in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker for even cooking.

Add the Cream of Chicken Soup

Add the Soup: Pour a can of cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom, if you like) over the pork chops.

Add Water Fill the empty soup can with water and pour it in the slow cooker. All that extra liquid will form a sauce and stop the pork chops from drying out.

Add the Ranch Dressing Mix

Add Ranch Mix: Evenly sprinkle a packet of ranch dressing mix over the soup-covered pork chops. You can use less of the mix, if you want a milder flavor.

Slow Cooking

Tip: To Prepare Pork Chops Cook the Pork Chops: Place the slow cooker on low, cover and cook the pork chops for about 6 hours. Don’t lift the lid during cooking, it lets the heat escape and could make the cooking time longer. The pork chops will be full of flavor and tender from the slow cooking method.

Serving

Remove and Serve: At 6 hours, check the pork chops to see if they are tender. Use tongs or a spatula to carefully remove the pork chops, as they can be very tender.

Serve: Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice or noodles to soak up the sauce, and perhaps broccoli or green beans on the side.

Serving Suggestions:

This slow-cooker pork chop recipe goes with just about any side. Here are some ideas to round out the meal:

Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes work perfectly to soak up the delicious ranch-infused sauce.

Rice or Egg Noodles: A great base with the pork chops — adding texture to the meal.

Steamed Vegetables: Broccoli, green beans or carrots make things colorful and nutritious on the plate.

Dinner Rolls or Biscuits: These are handy for sopping up any leftover sauce for a satisfying bite.

Coleslaw: A refreshing coleslaw will add a crunchy contrast to the flavor of the pork chops.

Storage and Meal Prep Tips:

It’s great for meal prep, too, because it stores nicely and reheats beautifully.

Storage: Keep leftover pork chops in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing: These pork chops freeze beautifully, making them perfect for batch cooking. Store the cooked pork chops and sauce in a freezer-safe container, freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat.

Reheating: For reheating, put the pork chops and sauce in a covered skillet or saucepan over low heat until heated through. You can also microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals, stirring the sauce in between, to reheat.

Meal Prep Idea: A great lunch or dinner option. Prepare the pork chops with sauce in meal prep containers with a side of rice or mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.

Recipe Variations:

Creamy Herb Variation: Toward the end of cooking, stir in a few tablespoons of cream cheese or sour cream to the sauce. Stir it in for a creamier, tangier sauce.

Spicy Ranch Pork Chops: Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce when you put the slow cooker together for a little heat.

Garlic Ranch: Stir in 1-2 minced garlic cloves to the soup mixture for extra depth of flavor that pairs well with ranch seasoning.

Italian-Style Pork Chops: Instead of ranch seasoning, add an Italian dressing mix, and sprinkle in Italian herbs like basil and oregano for an Italian flair.

Mushroom Lovers’ Version: Use cream of mushroom soup and stir in a handful of sliced fresh mushrooms to the slow cooker for a deep, savory, mushroomy sauce.

Conclusion:

What a great 3-ingredient slow cooker pork chop recipe to serve up on those nights when you really want a home-cooked meal, but you just don’t feel like fussing! It’s quick to train, takes only a few minutes of hands-on time and yields succulent, flavorful chops that everyone in the family will enjoy. Slow cooking means that every pork chop is juicy and just flavored with the creamy, ranch-tasting sauce (it goes with just about anything you serve).

Whether you serve it to your family dinner, a warm weekend meal or make it in advance for the week, this recipe will be a hit! Try it, and delight your table with its beauty and deliciousness.