Creamy Ranch and Mushroom Pork Chops
Creamy Ranch and Mushroom Pork Chops are seared until golden, then simmered in a rich ranch cream sauce with tender mushrooms and Parmesan. This easy one-skillet dinner is full of flavor and perfect for a cozy, weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 557kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 2 ½ tablespoons) ranch seasoning mix, or homemade
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet in a single layer and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. The pork will not be fully cooked at this stage. (They will finish cooking in the sauce.) Transfer the pork chops to a plate and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Add the butter to the mushrooms and stir until melted. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the mushrooms and stir well to coat evenly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping once, until the pork chops are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Spoon the mushroom ranch sauce over the pork chops. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 557kcal