Slow Cooker Creamy Pork Chops and Potatoes

Steps

1. 1

   Season the pork chops evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Sear the seasoned pork chops for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from heat.

   Start 3-minute timer
4. 4

   Place the baby potatoes (or sliced potatoes) in the bottom of the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic over the potatoes.

6. 6

   Place the seared pork chops on top of the potatoes and aromatics.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of butter.

8. 8

   Pour the sauce mixture over the pork chops and potatoes in the slow cooker.

9. 9

   Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 2.5–3.5 hours, until the pork chops are tender and the potatoes are soft.

   Start 6-hour timer
10. 10

    In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.

11. 11

    Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce in the slow cooker.

12. 12

    Cover again and cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

    Start 15-minute timer
13. 13

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.