Tender Italian Style Pork Chops in a Crock Pot
Slow-cooked to perfection, these Tender Italian Style Pork Chops in a Crock Pot are a hearty and flavorful dinner your whole family will love. This easy recipe features bone-in pork chops seared to golden-brown perfection before being simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, onions, Italian seasoning, and a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes. Layers of tender carrots and bell peppers soak up the sauce, creating a savory medley of flavors with every bite. With only 15 minutes of prep time, your crock pot does the rest, ensuring fork-tender pork chops that pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Perfect for busy weeknights or an effortless weekend meal, this crock pot dish captures the comforting essence of Italian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 medium Carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 large Bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Dredge each pork chop in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown. Transfer the browned pork chops to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds. Pour the onion and garlic mixture over the pork chops in the crock pot.
Add the diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the crock pot. Stir gently to combine.
Place the sliced carrots and diced bell pepper on top of the pork chops and sauce.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the pork chops hot with the sauce and vegetables, paired with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1112 mg | 24% | |
*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.
