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Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops Recipe Easy Creamy Garlic Parmesan Dinner

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Tender boneless pork chops are slow-cooked in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with ranch seasoning for a comforting, fuss-free dinner. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-level flavor with minimal prep and is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 boneless pork chops (about 1.5–2 lbs; thick-cut preferred)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh grated preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Extra grated parmesan for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Press seasoning gently into the meat.
  2. Arrange pork chops in the bottom of your slow cooker, slightly overlapping if needed.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, parmesan cheese, cream cheese (if using), and butter. The sauce will be thick and lumpy at first.
  4. Pour the creamy garlic parmesan sauce evenly over the pork chops. Use a spatula to spread if needed.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours (or HIGH for 2–3 hours) until pork chops are fork-tender and sauce is bubbling and thickened.
  6. If sauce looks thin, remove lid for last 30 minutes to thicken, or stir in a tablespoon of parmesan at the end.
  7. If pork chops seem tough, cook longer, checking every 30 minutes.
  8. If sauce separates, whisk vigorously or stir in extra cream cheese until smooth.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra parmesan before serving. Serve hot, directly from the slow cooker.

Notes

For best results, use thick-cut pork chops and freshly grated parmesan. If using bone-in pork chops, add 30–60 minutes to cook time. Sauce can be thickened by removing the lid for the last 30 minutes or adding extra parmesan or cream cheese. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or milk. For a golden finish, broil cooked pork chops with sauce for 2 minutes.

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Keywords: slow cooker, ranch pork chops, creamy garlic parmesan, easy dinner, comfort food, crockpot, family meal, low carb, gluten free

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