These 6-ingredient slow cooker thin-cut pork chops are a real weeknight helper when dinner needs to be easy and comforting. Using frozen thin-cut pork chops means there is no last-minute thawing to worry about, and with just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while the chops turn tender in a rich, savory sauce that tastes like you spent far more time on it than you actually did.
Serve these pork chops over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or fluffy rice so none of that flavorful gravy goes to waste. For vegetables, I like simple green beans, steamed broccoli, or glazed carrots on the side, and a basket of warm rolls makes this feel like a full family supper everyone can settle into happily.
6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Thin-Cut Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 frozen thin-cut pork chops
1 packet ranch seasoning mix, about 1 ounce
1 packet brown gravy mix, about 0.87 ounce
1 can cream of chicken soup, 10.5 ounces
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water, optional for thickening
Directions
1. Place the frozen thin-cut pork chops in an even layer in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch seasoning, brown gravy mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth until mostly smooth.
3. Pour the sauce over the pork chops, covering them as evenly as you can. Put the lid on and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or until the pork is fully cooked and tender.
4. If you would like a thicker gravy, stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking, then let the sauce finish thickening with the lid on.
5. Spoon the pork chops and gravy over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
For extra onion flavor: Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion under or over the pork chops before pouring on the sauce. The onions soften as they cook and give the gravy a deeper, sweeter flavor.
For picky eaters: Use cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup instead of cream of chicken if that is what your family prefers. The texture stays creamy and familiar, and the flavor can be a little milder depending on what your kids enjoy.
To keep the chops tender: Thin-cut pork chops cook faster than thicker cuts, so check them at the earlier end of the cooking time if your slow cooker runs hot. Once they are tender and cooked through, switch to warm so they do not overcook.
For a fuller meal: Stir in cooked mushrooms at the end or serve the chops with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable to make the plate feel complete. This is also a nice recipe to double for a larger family meal, as long as the slow cooker is not packed too tightly.