Make these easy 4 ingredients Cream of Chicken pork chops with ranch (also called Smothered Pork Chops) in your crockpot for a delicious dinner! These crockpot pork chops with cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing, and cream cheese make a rich sauce that the pork chops are smothered in. Serve with a quick veggie or salad for a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ranch Crockpot Pork Chops
I had to make these simple ranch and cream of chicken pork chops after several of my readers told me about them after seeing my easy 3 ingredient French Onion Pork Chops. When I saw pork chops were on sale at my grocery store I knew exactly what recipe I was going to make for dinner this week.
I love a recipe that is simple to make but creates a fast dinner that the whole family can enjoy. I will tell you now this is another one of those recipes. The creamy sauce I could (and might) have eaten with a spoon it is so delectable. If you are looking for a lighter pork chop recipe my honey pork chops are a great option too.
What ingredients do you need for Cream of Chicken Pork Chops with Ranch?
One of my favorite things about this recipe is that you only need 4 ingredients that have no prep involved. The sauce helps to make sure the pork chops don't dry out so you can have tender pork chops.
What are the best pork chops for Smothered Pork Chops?
I like to use boneless thick-cut pork chops for my crockpot recipes since they do not dry out as fast as the thin-cut pork chops. They only had thin-cut pork chops when I made this recipe so I watched them carefully so they didn't overcook.
You can use bone-in pork chops as well they just take a little longer to cook because of the bone so always make sure to use a meat thermometer to check when the pork chop has reached the temperature of 145° F. This will ensure that your pork chops have the maximum amount of flavor and tenderness.
Hidden Valley Ranch Packet Pork Chops
I'm not going to lie I love Hidden Valley Ranch Packets! I have loved Hidden Valley Ranch since I was a kid. This is how we made ranch dip at our house and it is the only ranch packet I use. I still remember stirring the Hidden Valley Ranch packet into the sour cream container very slowly otherwise you will spill it everywhere.
I think the unique spices they include in their special recipe give this Ranch crockpot pork chop recipe all the flavor for the sauce. If you don't like to use spice packets you can make your own version with this recipe. But for me, this recipe is all about easy and simple so I just like to use the ranch packet!
How to make Cream of Chicken Pork Chops?
Step 1. Add pork chops, cream of chicken soup, ranch packet, and cream cheese to the slow cooker.
Step 2. Cook on low for 2-3 hours until pork chops are tender and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Step 3. Once finished cooking remove the pork chops and cover. Stir sauce until combined into a gravy. If you prefer a thinner sauce add chicken broth.
Step 4. Serve pork chops with gravy poured on top.
What to serve with Cream of Chicken Pork Chops?
This recipe is so versatile and can be served in so many different ways! We have served it over mashed potatoes, rice, and gluten-free noodles! I like to pair it with a delicious veggie like these brown sugar carrots, peas, or broccoli. If you want you can add some bread and side salad also.
Food Allergies
All of the ingredients I use in this recipe are gluten-free.
You will need to make sure to use gluten-free cream of chicken soup to keep this recipe gluten-free.
tips &
Cook the pork chops on your slow cooker’s low setting. This will make it easier to not overcook them.
Do not cook boneless pork chops for 6 hours. I always read recipes that say to cook pork chops for 6-8 hours. You will have tough and chewy pork chops if you cook them too long.
Make this meal lighter and use ⅓ fat cream cheese!
Swap the cream of chicken soup for the cream of mushroom soup and add mushrooms to add a veggie right into the meal.
Cream of Chicken Pork Chops with Ranch
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork chops boneless and skinless
- 1 packet ranch
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup gluten-free
Instructions
- Add pork chops, cream of chicken soup, ranch packet, and cream cheese to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours until pork chops are tender and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
- Once finished cooking remove the pork chops and cover. Stir sauce until combined into a gravy. If you prefer a thinner sauce add chicken broth.
- Serve pork chops with gravy poured on top.
Kerri Meser says
What is the instant pot instructions for this recipe please
Allison Treadwell says
Hi Kerri! I haven't tried them in the instant pot but here's a recipe that is similar...https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/instant-pot-pork-chops-with-gravy/
Nancy says
Can you use chicken instead of pork?
Allison Treadwell says
Hi Nancy! Absolutely, chicken is delicious with it as well. I will have to add that to my notes.
Erica says
I'm going to try this tonight. Your recipe says to cook on low for 2-3 hours, but two other crock pot pork chops recipes I have say to cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. I haven't tried any of these recipes yet, so I'm not really sure how long it takes. I'm just vgoing to guess that maybe you meant high for 2-3 hours.
Allison Treadwell says
HI Erica! Hope your recipe turned out well! Pork can cook very quickly then it becomes gummy and tough. I always like to cook mine for much smaller amounts of time (chicken breasts as well) and then check with a meat thermometer to see if it is finished.
Stacy says
Would onion added to this be ok??
Allison Treadwell says
Absolutely! That would be delicious and add even more flavor. I like to cook mine on the stove before adding them to the crockpot!
Carmelita Bowser says
You say to use a can of cream of chicken soup to you add water to the can after dumping it in
Matt Fay says
Hi Carmelita. No, you would not want to add a can of water to the slow cooker. The soup out of the can is what makes the gravy. If you added the water, that would make it way too runny. I don't think you'd enjoy it as much.