These slow cooker smothered pork chops turn out tender and juicy, simmered in a creamy mushroom and onion gravy. I love this recipe because it is an easy, no-fuss crockpot dinner that tastes like classic home cooking that my family happily digs into.
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Growing up, we had fried pork chops almost weekly, but once I made these smothered pork chops, I realized a creamy, savory sauce on top of a juicy pork chop was just sheer deliciousness. They are fall-apart tender and so GOOD!
- Type of recipe: Main dish
- Cooking method: Slow cooker (crock pot)
- Skill level: Easy
- Flavors & textures: Juicy, fall-apart tender pork chops with a savory, creamy mushroom-onion gravy
- Serving ideas & occasions: Great with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits; perfect for weeknight dinner, Sunday suppers for delicious comfort food.
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Table of contents
Pork Chop Ingredients
This recipe is rich in spices, adding a great savory flavor.
- Pork Chops – I like the thick bone in style with a little bit of fat
- Spices – Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
- Parsley – optional, but I like it for color
- Olive Oil
- Beef broth – use homemade if you have it, you can also use chicken broth, or store-bought beef broth.
- Condensed Soups – This recipe uses Mushroom Soup and Cream of Chicken Soup.
- optional – Swap the soups and broth for 2 ½ cups of homemade or store-bought gravy.
- Mushrooms (I used white mushrooms)
- Yellow onion
Bone-In vs. Boneless Pork Chops
Thicker chops (¾ to 1 inch with some marbling) are best for slow cooking. Boneless cuts cook faster than bone-in, so check them early.
Quick Tip: Choose pork chops that are ¾ to 1 inch thick. Boneless chops cook faster than bone-in, so check them early to prevent overcooking.
How To Cook Smothered Crock Pot Pork Chops
There are two cooking steps for this recipe
- Sear for Extra Flavor by frying the pork chops to get a nice golden brown sear on them.
- Finishing with low and slow cooking in the crockpot will make these thick-cut pork chops nice and tender.
Step 1. In a small bowl, mix all of the seasonings.
Step 2. Clean the mushrooms and slice them, and then slice the onion.
Step 3. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Pat the pork dry with paper towels to remove any moisture, then season the pork chops. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides.
Step 4. Add the chops to the hot skillet and sear on each side for three minutes, then remove from the pan to a plate. You may have to fry the chops in batches.
Step 5. Layer Mushrooms and Onions in a slow cooker by placing them at the bottom of the crockpot/slow cooker, then place the seared pork chops on top.
Step 6. Whisk together the gravy by adding both cans of soup and the beef broth to the skillet, then whisk until a smooth sauce forms. Add the leftover seasonings to the sauce.
Sauce tips – When making the sauce, always scrape any brown bits on the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
Step 7. Pour Over Pork Chops to cover.
Step 8. Cook low and slow for 5-6 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Enjoy these pork chops with the thick, rich, creamy gravy; they are fork-tender and succulent, making for a simple recipe the whole family will love.
If you prefer, you can bake these pork chops in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. Cover the pan for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 more minutes.
Serving suggestions
While these slow cooker pork chops are cooking, make a batch of creamy mashed potatoes, Ham and Green Beans, and these Easy Biscuits. This is the ultimate homestyle meal that will make your family happy.
Cooking times & temperature
Cooking times will vary depending on your slow cooker, the thickness of the chops, and whether they are bone-in or boneless. I always check for tenderness near the end of cooking, and use an instant-read thermometer to check if the pork reaches 145°F.
It’s best to check the chops near the end of the cooking time to see if they are tender; you may need to adjust for more or less cooking depending on the tenderness.
- Bone-In Pork Chops: Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or High 3 to 4 hours
- Boneless Pork Chops: Cook on low for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, or High 1 to 1 1/2 hours
Tip: Bone-in chops stay juicy with longer cooking, while boneless cook quicker and can dry out, so check them early.
FAQ’s
I prefer precooking the pork chops, which helps them retain moisture and adds a golden brown color and extra flavoring from frying.
It is okay to use raw pork chops; they just will not have the depth of flavor that seared chops do.
For best results, these thick pork chops need to cook on the low heat setting to stay tender and juicy.
There is a wide variety of flavors; try Cream of Celery, Cream of Onion, and Cream of Broccoli for some examples.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- My favorite soup for leftover ham is this cheesy and creamy Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup. Make pulled chicken sliders from Crockpot BBQ Chicken.
- You can also try this Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with tender pork chunks or our favorite Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken. Both are warm and comforting recipes.
Storage
If you have leftover pork chops, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze the leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating- Cover the pork chops and gravy in a baking pan with foil. Heat them in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated.
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Recipe
Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 thick-bone in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 14.5 ounces beef broth can use chicken broth
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- ½ medium sized yellow onion sliced
Instructions
- Mix the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and parsley in a small bowl.
- Wipe the mushrooms clean, then slice, and slice the onion
- In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels to remove any moisture then sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the pork chops. You should have some seasoning left over for the gravy.
- Add the pork chops to the hot skillet and sear on each side for about three minutes to get them browned. Remove the chops to a plate.
- Add the sliced onions and mushrooms to the crockpot. Then top with the pork chops.
- To the hot skillet add the soups and broth and whisk to combine over medium heat. Add the remaining spices and stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the pork chops and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until tender.
- Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.Or freeze in an airtight container for up to three months.
- To reheat any leftovers, place the pork chops with the sauce in a baking pan, cover, and heat at 350° F. for 15 minutes.
Notes
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Nutrition
First published: Nov 9, 2022, Last updated: Sept. 23, 2025, for better readability.
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Hello there, I’m Jere’
From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California, my passion for food is never-ending. Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing sweet and savory family-friendly recipes for your cooking and baking inspiration.
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Hi Jere! Have you tried this in a pressure cooker?
I haven’t made these chops in a pressure cooker, but I think I will try this.
THIS IS SUCH AN EASY AND DELICIOUS RECIPE. WHEN I MAKE IT, I ADD 2 MEDIUM SLICED POTATOES TO IT. THAT WAY YOU DONT HAVE TO COOK THEM SEPERATELY.
That is a great idea. Next time I make these pork chops I’m doing this too.
Good idea to add potatoes, I’m doing that the next time I make these pork chops.
Did you know that Campbells has a Condensed Chicken & Mushroom Soup? Both soups in one can. It is absolutely delicious. I use it every time a recipe calls for condensed mushroom or condensed chicken soup.
I’m going to look for that soup. No point in buying both cans of soup when one will do that job.
I just tried this pork chops recipe of yours and I loved it! The gravy enhances the flavor even more resulting in a really flavorful and so delicious output! Thanks for your great recipe 🙂
a whole day’s worth of salt in a single pork chop meal? is that supper or slow suicide?
I understand many people do have to watch their sodium intake and there are way to change this recipe to help.
Use low sodium soup and broth
Make your own broth and don’t add salt
Leave out the broth and use water instead
Don’t salt the pork chops when you fry them
This will defiantly lower the sodium in the recipe and I hope this helps.
Busy night win! These pork chops come out delicious and just so simple. I love that everything is made in the slow cooker, it saved so much time!
We love these crock pot pork chops! the bone-in are really the best for juiciness and for flavor. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
This recipe is a staple in my house. My family loves it, and I’m always looking for new ways to make it healthier and more flavorful. I love that this recipe has such rich, creamy mushroom and onion gravy with tender pork chops.
It’s always good to find a meal the family loves. The gravy really is just so good.
This was really easy to make using the soups and I LOVE that I didn’t have to turn my oven on. Definitely a keeper and can’t wait to make this during the colder months – it’s a very comforting meal.
I made this for my husband and I last week for dinner and it turned out so good! That gravy on top is sooooo yummy. Definitely will be a recipe we will make on repeat.
Thank you for sharing. This tastes just like a recipe my mom used to make. Delish!
It’s always nice to find a recipe that reminds you of mom!!!
Spectacular! The slow cooker adds flavor and creates palate pleasing tendrness in these yummy pork chops. We loved them! Thank you
There’s nothing I love more with pork chops than mushrooms! This is a spectacular recipe that I’ll definitely be adding to my rotation. Thank you!
This was sooo easy and sooo delicious!! It made the house smell incredible while it cooked and it tasted as amazing as it smelled. Love crock pot meals and this one was perfect! Thank you!
I love that you’ve made comfort food easy! These pork chops are delicious and the slow cooker makes them practical to whip up on a weeknight!