If you love tender pork chops, try this Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes recipe. It’s a balanced meal cooked in the slow cooker, with minimal preparation required! I love making this dinner when I’m short on time but still want to feed the family a comforting and filling home-cooked meal.
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The cream soup and broth ensure that the pork retains moisture, giving you tender and juicy pork chops every time! The potatoes and onions are perfectly soft and flavorful, too. Cream of chicken pork chops is one of my all-time favorites!
If you like easy crock pot dinner recipes, you will love this Ham and Rice Casserole and my Crockpot Hamburger Soup.
Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot Pork Chops Recipe
- An easy one-pot meal: Besides a quick sear on the chops, all of the cooking is done in the slow cooker. This makes dinner prep so much easier.
- You may customize the recipe: There are several ways to make this recipe your own from the veggies to the seasoning!
- It’s budget-friendly: Pork chops are a very affordable cut so I like to make this meal often. It’s perfect for a tight grocery budget.
Ingredients
Here are all of the ingredients needed to make the best slow cooker pork chops and potatoes. They are common items that you can easily find at the grocery store and I bet many of them are in your kitchen already!
- Onion: I use either white or yellow onion in the slow cooker for this recipe. They have a subtle flavor and a hint of sweetness that balances the other ingredients.
- Potatoes: I like baby red potatoes with pork chops. Feel free to use Yukon gold or cubed russet potatoes instead.
- Pork chops: You may use boneless or bone-in pork chops. I often go with boneless for convenience but the bones add extra flavor — they just take a little longer to cook. Ensure the chops are around ¾ - 1 inch thick so they don’t overcook.
- Spices: I chose salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season the pork chops. These seasonings add plenty of flavor to the meat and as they cook, the juices run into the potatoes.
- Olive oil: Any kind of oil will work to sear the pork chops. I typically go with olive oil but avocado oil and canola oil are also great choices.
- Cream of chicken soup: I love using cream soups in crock pot recipes. They add flavor, creamy texture, and tons of moisture. I chose the cream of chicken because I think it pairs well with pork.
- Chicken broth: I add broth to help cook the veggies and thin out the soup to create a gravy-like consistency. It’s perfect for serving. Feel free to use vegetable or beef broth instead.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Mushroom: Use cream of mushroom and add slices of fresh mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
- Mixed veggies: Add a bag of mixed frozen vegetables for an extra filling and complete meal.
- Sweet potato: Try making these slow cooker pork chops with sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Onions and Potatoes
Below are all of the steps needed to make these easy crock pot pork chops. I recommend that you grease the inside of your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray before adding any ingredients to ensure that they don’t get stuck on the bottom.
Step 1: Add the potatoes and onions. Place the prepared potatoes and onions into the bottom of the crock pot.
Step 2: Season the pork chops. Sprinkle the seasonings generously onto each side of the pork chops.
Step 3: Sear the pork. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and sear the pork chops for 1-2 minutes on each side or until they have a golden brown crust. Make sure the skillet is heated fully before adding the chops so you get a nice crust.
Step 4: Add them to the crock pot. Transfer the seared pork chops to the crock pot and the onions and potatoes.
Step 5: Make and add the sauce. Combine the cream soup and broth in a small bowl. Then, pour it over the top of the pork and potatoes.
Step 6: Cover and cook. Add the lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Recipe Tips
- Use a meat thermometer: To ensure the pork chops are cooked properly, test their doneness with a meat thermometer. They should be between 145 and 160 degrees F, depending on how done you like them.
- Cut the potatoes evenly: Make sure you cut the potatoes the same size, so they also cook evenly. I typically cut them in half but quarter any that are significantly larger.
- Amount of potatoes: The amount of potatoes you add to the pot is quite flexible, so feel free to use more or less if you want. You can also replace half with carrots chopped in 1-inch pieces.
- Even chops: Make sure all your chops are about the same thickness, so they cook in the same amount of time. You might have better luck getting them from the meat counter, rather than choosing those that are pre-packaged.
- Shred the meat: Feed a larger crowd by pulling or shredding the meat so it goes a bit further.
If you love slow cooker pork recipes like this one, you may also enjoy Pork Chops with Cream of Mushroom Soup.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before you reheat them.
- Reheating: Heat a portion in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until warm. You may also use an oven-safe dish and cover them with aluminum foil. Heat for 10-12 minutes in a 350-degree oven or until warmed through.
- Make Ahead: You may set all of the ingredients into the crock pot, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking them. I like to do this on busy days!
Serving Suggestions
- Serve this recipe for pork chops in the crock pot with a green vegetable like oven asparagus or cheesy green beans.
- A salad would be great as well, even with leftover pork! I enjoy this Greek lentil feta salad with this pork dish.
- End the meal with an easy and delicious sweet treat like this easy Oreo mug cake or some crispy and sweet peach cobbler egg rolls.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! This pork chop casserole with potatoes can easily be made in a baking dish in the oven. Prepare it the same but cook it in the oven at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes. Fork test the potatoes if needed.
It’s not required but definitely recommended! It adds depth of flavor and seals in the juices so the pork is extra moist and tender.
I find that the potatoes get a lot of flavor from the pork juices and the sauce mixture. Feel free to sprinkle salt and pepper over them if you prefer!
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 small onion thinly sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 lbs red baby potatoes sliced in half, about 30 extra small potatoes
- 4 1-inch thick boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare an 8 quart slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Place the onions and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker and set aside.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium high heat.
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Add oil to the preheated skillet and sear seasoned pork chops on each side until golden brown.
- Place pork chops on top of potatoes and onion mixture in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
- Pour over the top of the pork chops.
- Cover and cook 4-6 hours low or 3-4 hours high.
- Drizzle extra sauce over the pork chops and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- You can add more potatoes if you want to! I sometimes replace half of the potatoes with carrots or simply add some besides the potatoes.
- Shred the pork after cooking to stretch the dish and serve more people.
- Choose even sized pork chops and the potatoes are cut the same size so everything is done at the same time.
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This post was originally published August 2018. It's been updated with new content, a fresh recipe, and new images.
Sheila says
I agree this was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! Will also be making again! Thanks so much for posting!
Karin and Ken says
You’re most welcome. We enjoy this recipe too. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. All the best. Karin
Sue says
Absolutely DELICIOUS! Only thing I did differently was to add some onion soup mix to the broth and soup. Will be making again often! Thanks so much for the recipe!
Sue
Karin and Ken says
As always you’re most welcome. I try my best. So glad it’s in your rotation. Thank you for letting me know. You just made my day. All the best. Karin
Lisette says
Loved this gravy with the potatoes. I threw chopped carrots in too and it turned out great. No leftovers. No complaints from my picky hubby. Thank you KD for another keeper.
Karin and Ken says
Carrots are a great addition. We enjoy the gravy too. Thank you for letting me know. You just made my day. All the best. Karin
Jay says
What a fantastic recipe. Family loved it and asked for it to be made again. My kinda recipe. Thank you for sharing this easy weeknight dinner winner! 💕
Karin and Ken says
As always you’re most welcome. I try my best!! Take care. Karin
Jenni says
Check thyme amount? 1 tbsp is very overpowering.
Karin and Ken says
I apologize for the delay in my response. When I make it I use 1 tablespoon but if you are even a bit concerned you know your tastebuds. This recipe is delicious. Try it with one teaspoon and see what you think of the end result. Maybe you will add more the next time you make it or 1 teaspoon is the perfect amount for you! Please let me know what you think if you try it. I would love to hear! All the best. Karin
GH says
check ingredients - are you SURE it is "12" tsp salt???? I'm going with "1/2"
Th rest of it looks great -
GH
Karin and Ken says
You are so right! Thank you for bringing this to my attention. The recipes were recently copied one at a time and unfortunately mistakes were made! I am going over each recipe one at a time but haven’t finished yet! I am so glad you caught the error and didn’t try it with 12 teaspoons! That would have ruined a great recipe! Well we think so! Please if you have a moment let me know what you think after you try it. I would love to hear! Take care and all the best. Karin