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Tender Skillet Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy

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Juicy, golden-seared pork chops simmered in a creamy homemade mushroom gravy, ready in just 30 minutes. This comforting skillet dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings and is sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick, 1.5 lbs total)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for finishing sauce)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Gluten-free flour blend (optional, for gluten-free adaptation)
  • Unsweetened coconut milk or oat milk (optional, for dairy-free adaptation)

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Lightly dredge each chop in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is shimmering, add pork chops and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chops to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  3. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and translucent.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and juices have mostly evaporated (about 4–5 minutes).
  5. Stir in minced garlic and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard (if using). Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 2–3 minutes until gravy thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Return pork chops to skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Spoon sauce over each chop and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, until chops are cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot, spooning extra mushroom gravy over each pork chop.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute coconut or oat milk for cream and olive oil for butter. Bone-in chops add flavor but may need extra cooking time. If gravy is too thick, add broth; if too thin, simmer longer or whisk in cornstarch. Let chops rest while making gravy for juiciness. Gravy thickens as it cools; add broth when reheating leftovers.

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