French Onion Pork Chops

Some meals are made for those busy days when you get home and the smell of a comforting dinner awaits in the kitchen. These Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient French Onion Pork Chops are a perfect example of that. These pork chops are simmered in a savory onion sauce and are delicious and cozy for a meal that takes little hands-on time.

somehow French onion flavors make an ordinary dinner a little more special. This recipe eliminates the need to fuss over caramelizing onions on the stovetop or creating a complicated sauce. You just put a few handy ingredients in the slow cooker and the long, slow cooking time lets the pork soak up all those deep onion flavors.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, it only takes a few minutes to prepare. Once everything is in the slow cooker, you can go about your day while dinner cooks. When it’s time to eat, the pork chops are bathed in a tasty sauce that’s perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.

This is also a great recipe for when you want a simple family dinner without a long grocery list. Create a hearty, homemade feeling meal with just five ingredients. For a complete dinner, serve the pork chops with green beans, roasted carrots, peas or a simple side salad

Ingredients

• 6 boneless, lean pork chops (about 4 oz each)
• 1 packet reduced-sodium French onion soup mix
• 1 can (10.5 oz) 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup fat-free beef broth
• ½ cup reduced-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Sauté the sliced onion for 4–5 minutes until softened.
3. Season the pork chops with garlic powder and black pepper. Brown them in the skillet for about 2 minutes per side.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the French onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth.
5. Place the pork chops in a baking dish and pour the soup mixture over them.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
7. Remove the foil, sprinkle with the reduced-fat Swiss cheese, and bake for another 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.