Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Slow Cooker Pork Chops topped with a rich Garlic Parmesan Sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy crockpot dish features tender, flavorful pork chops cooked to perfection in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, making it a family favorite for dinner. The combination of garlic, Parmesan, and juicy pork creates a mouthwatering meal that is both simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Season the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place the seared pork chops in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and melted butter. Pour over the pork chops.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the pork chops and set aside. Optional: simmer the sauce in a saucepan until slightly thickened.
- Pour the garlic Parmesan sauce over the pork chops and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use bone-in pork chops for more flavor, but boneless work well too.
- Searing pork chops before slow cooking enhances flavor and juiciness.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness for perfect tenderness.
- Add mushrooms or herbs for extra flavor variations.
- Thicken the sauce for a creamier texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours low / 3-4 hours high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg