Here’s a delicious way to make creamy ranch pork chops—juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. 🥩🌿
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tbsp homemade ranch)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Pork Chops
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt, pepper, and ½ of the ranch seasoning.
- Sear the Chops
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle the remaining ranch seasoning.
- Stir and let it simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish Cooking the Chops
- Return pork chops to the skillet.
- Spoon sauce over chops and cook another 5–7 minutes, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve
- Spoon extra sauce over chops.
- Garnish with parsley or chives.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies.
Tips for Extra Juicy Pork Chops
- Let pork chops rest 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Use bone-in chops for more flavor.
- For thicker sauce, let it simmer longer; for thinner, add a splash of chicken broth or milk.
If you want, I can also share a one-pan creamy ranch pork chop version that makes less cleanup and cooks in under 25 minutes.
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