Creamy Ranch Pork Chops

Alright, folks! Here’s a little magic for your dinner table — the Creamy Ranch Pork Chops. These beauties might not win any beauty pageants, but trust me, they’ll win hearts (and stomachs). Imagine tender pork chops swimming in a dreamy ranch-infused cream sauce. It’s like your favorite cozy sweater, but, you know, edible! This recipe is the love child of weeknight convenience and a fancy restaurant dish. Perfect for when you need dinner with minimal fuss, but maximum flavor.

So, let me tell you about how these pork chops became a family staple in our home. My husband — bless him — thinks he’s a pork connoisseur. But when I whipped this out for dinner, he was hooked from the first bite. Now, he requests these pork chops more often than I care to admit. It’s one of those rare recipes everyone in our little family agrees on because… well, it’s creamy and it’s ranch. How could you not love it?

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Ranch Pork Chops

– Ranch sauce practically sings in your mouth.
– Super quick to throw together, even when you can’t find where you left your favorite spatula.
– Perfectly messy for soaking up with a thick slice of bread. Messy spills? Yeah, that’s just bonus flavor!
– If my picky eater loves it, yours might too. I’m not promising miracles, though.

How to Make It

Alright, grab your apron — or don’t, if you’re feeling rebellious. Start by heating a bit of oil in a skillet, any skillet that you can locate in the controlled chaos of your kitchen. Season the pork chops, get them to sizzle, flip, and they’ll be golden brown like a crisp autumn leaf. Here’s where the magic happens. Sprinkle that ranch seasoning like it’s fairy dust and let the cream dance around those chops. It’ll simmer down into this lovely sauce. Taste it, add some pepper if you’re feeling spicy, and voila! It’s done.

Ingredient Notes

– Pork Chops: Thick, thin, whatever you’ve got. Just make sure you don’t wander off and forget them; they like to cling to the pan.
– Ranch Seasoning: I can’t help but throw an extra sprinkle in. Life’s too short for boring food.
– Heavy Cream: Makes everything creamy. Don’t sub if you can help it but hey, half-and-half in a pinch has saved my day before!

Recipe Steps

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
3. Cook pork chops until golden brown on both sides.
4. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over chops.
5. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Cook until sauce thickens and coats the chops.
7. Serve hot with a generous spoonful of sauce.

What to Serve It With

Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or honestly, just a good hunk of crusty bread. All I know is, you’ll want something to mop up this sauce!

Tips & Mistakes

– Be patient with the sauce. Let it thicken at its own pace. Rushing leads to splatters, and trust me, that’s a clean-up you’ll want to avoid.
– Don’t overcook your pork; it’s a crime worse than pineapple on pizza.

Storage Tips

Shove any leftovers (who are we kidding, right?) into a container, and pop it in the fridge. If by some miracle there’s more for breakfast, it’s surprisingly decent cold. Not that I’d know anything about eating cold pork chops at 7 a.m…

Variations and Substitutions

Alright, let’s be real. Sometimes, I’ll run out of one thing or another. Try yogurt if the cream’s MIA, but watch for curdling. That ranch seasoning? It works with chicken too! Get creative when necessity strikes, and own it.

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Creamy Ranch Pork Chops

Juicy pork chops cooked to perfection with a rich and creamy ranch sauce that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• ▢ 1.5 cups heavy cream
• ▢ 0.5 cup chicken broth
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season pork chops evenly with ranch seasoning mix.
• Add pork chops to skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
• Remove pork chops and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream and stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
• Return pork chops to skillet and simmer in sauce for 10-12 minutes until cooked through and sauce has thickened.
• Serve pork chops with creamy ranch sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

For best results, allow pork chops to rest 5 minutes before serving. Pair with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.