Crock Pot Pork Chops Lean
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this flavorful and healthy recipe for Crock Pot Pork Chops Lean. Made with tender, lean boneless pork chops and a blend of aromatic spices like garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme, this slow-cooker dish is as wholesome as it is delicious. Low-sodium chicken broth keeps it light, while slowly cooking the chops with onions ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Plus, an optional cornstarch slurry lets you create a silky sauce to drizzle over your meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays, this easy crock pot recipe requires minimal prep and pairs beautifully with steamed veggies or a hearty grain for a balanced, satisfying dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless pork chops, lean
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 piece Small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. This step adds flavor but is optional if you're short on time.
Place the sliced onion on the bottom of the crock pot, creating a bed for the pork chops.
Transfer the seared pork chops to the crock pot, arranging them on top of the onion slices.
Pour the chicken broth over the pork chops, ensuring they're partially submerged.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
Optional: To thicken the sauce, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the crock pot during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, stirring gently to combine. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve the pork chops hot with the sauce spooned over the top, alongside vegetables or your favorite healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 316 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 1496 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 126.9 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1919 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
