Ohhh, now we’re talking Southern comfort! 😋
Here’s a Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes in Gravy recipe that’s rich, savory, and full of homestyle flavor — tender chops, creamy gravy, and hearty potatoes all in one skillet or baking dish.
🥘 Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes in Gravy
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
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4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
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4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
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1 medium onion, sliced
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3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup milk or heavy cream
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
🔹 Instructions
1. Season & Sear the Pork Chops
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Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Sear pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side until browned (they’ll finish cooking later).
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Remove and set aside.
2. Prepare the Gravy
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In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter.
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Add sliced onions; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened and golden.
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Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
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Gradually whisk in chicken broth, then milk or cream.
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Simmer until thickened (about 3–5 minutes). Season to taste.
3. Assemble
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In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer sliced potatoes evenly.
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Pour half of the gravy over the potatoes.
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Arrange seared pork chops on top, then pour the remaining gravy over everything.
4. Bake
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Cover tightly with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50–60 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and pork chops are fully cooked.
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Optional: remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown the top a bit.
5. Serve
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
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Spoon that rich gravy over everything and garnish with parsley if desired.
💡 Tips
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For extra flavor, use cream of mushroom soup instead of milk for a shortcut creamy gravy.
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You can make this dish in a slow cooker: layer potatoes, onions, pork chops, then gravy; cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
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Want it smoky? Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the gravy.
Would you like me to give you the slow cooker version of this (set it and forget it, same creamy flavor)?
