Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Ranch Pork Chops

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 4 Thick-Cut Boneless Pork Chops (about 1.5 to 2 lbs) Note: Bone-in pork chops work wonderfully as well and add extra richness to the gravy.
• 1 Packet (1 oz / 28g) Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix Note: Use classic Hidden Valley or your favorite homemade ranch seasoning blend.
• 1 Can (10.5 oz / 298g) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Note: Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Celery soup can be substituted based on preference.

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Slow Cooker

1. Lightly spray the inside of your 4-to-6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, or insert a slow cooker liner for effortless cleanup.

Step 2: Layer the Pork Chops

1. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Try not to overlap them excessively so that each chop cooks evenly and absorbs the ranch seasoning.

Step 3: Combine and Season

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup and the dry ranch seasoning packet until smooth and fully combined. (Do not dilute the soup with water unless you prefer a much thinner sauce).

Step 4: Smother the Pork

1. Spoon the ranch and cream of chicken mixture evenly over the top of the pork chops, ensuring each chop is fully coated.

Step 5: Slow Cook to Perfection

1. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set the temperature:
2. Low Heat: Cook for 6 to 7 hours (Best texture and maximum tenderness) .
3. High Heat: Cook for 3 to 4 hours .
4. Chef’s Tip: Lean pork chops can dry out if overcooked on high heat. Cooking on LOW allows the fibers in the meat to gently soften, yielding extremely juicy results. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; pork is safely done when it reaches 145°F (63°C) , though slow-cooked chops often benefit from cooking slightly beyond this until fork-tender.

Step 6: Rest and Serve

1. Once finished, turn the slow cooker to Warm. Let the pork chops rest in the warm gravy for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Stir the gravy left in the pot gently before ladling it generously over the pork chops.

Nutrition

Calories: ~320 kcal · Protein: 39g · Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 4.5g · Carbohydrates: 9g Dietary · Saturated Fat: 4.5g Trans · Fiber: 0g · Sugar: 1g · Sodium: 980mg (Note: Can be reduced by using low-sodium cream of chicken soup and low-sodium ranch mix)