Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pork Chops 🥩🍄
These creamy garlic mushroom pork chops are a restaurant-quality dish that’s rich, flavorful, and easy to make in just 30 minutes! Juicy, pan-seared pork chops are smothered in a creamy mushroom garlic sauce that’s perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes or rice.
📝 Ingredients:
For the Pork Chops:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick) 🥩
- 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter 🧈
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 🍄
- 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 cup chicken broth 🍗
- 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning 🌿
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening, if needed)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Season & Sear the Pork Chops: Pat the pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the Mushrooms & Onions: In the same pan, add butter and sauté the mushrooms and onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Melt the Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan cheese, letting it melt into the sauce. If needed, add the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
5️⃣ Simmer the Pork Chops: Return the pork chops to the pan, spoon the sauce over them, and let simmer for 5 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies.
🔥 Pro Tips:
✔️ Use bone-in pork chops for extra juiciness.
✔️ Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
✔️ Add a splash of white wine for extra depth of flavor.
✔️ Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving for the best results.
These creamy garlic mushroom pork chops are rich, buttery, and full of flavor—the perfect easy dinner idea that everyone will love! Try them tonight! 😍🥩🍄
