Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Stuffing

Slow cooker pork chops and stuffing is the ultimate comfort food combination. Because lean pork chops can easily dry out when cooked with traditional methods, the slow cooker—combined with a moisture-rich layer of seasoned stuffing—keeps them incredibly tender while creating a rich, savory gravy right in the pot.

Ingredients

• 4 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick)
• 1 box (6 oz) dry stuffing mix (like Stove Top or your favorite brand)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme or poultry seasoning
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing, optional)

Instructions

1. Season and Sear (Optional): Season your pork chops generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. If you have a few extra minutes, sear them in a hot skillet with a touch of oil for 2 minutes per side just to get a golden-brown crust. (Note: You can skip the searing step and put them in raw if you are in a rush).
2. Mix the Liquid Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed soup, chicken broth, diced onion, and celery until smooth.
3. Layer the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork chops in a single layer at the bottom.
4. Add the Stuffing: Pour the dry stuffing mix evenly right over the top of the pork chops.
5. Pour the Soup Mixture: Slowly pour the soup and broth mixture evenly over the dry stuffing, making sure the liquid saturates the stuffing and drips down around the chops.
6. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours), until the pork chops are fork-tender and the stuffing has absorbed the savory juices.
7. Serve: Fluff the warm, savory stuffing with a fork and serve it alongside the tender pork chops with extra pan juices spooned over the top.