Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven
Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven features juicy, seared boneless chops baked under a silky mushroom-sour cream gravy enriched with buttery pan drippings. The sauce turns luxuriously tangy and savory, perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes or rice. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a comforting Sunday meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble, taking care not to let it burn. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the pork chops and sear until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Move the chops to a large baking dish, leaving the pan drippings in the skillet.
- 3
Bake the chops in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, add sour cream to the skillet and whisk it with the pan drippings until smooth. Add the canned soup and whisk until blended.
- 5
Take the chops out of the oven and pour the sour cream–soup mixture over them. Return to the oven and bake until the chops are no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 642.36 kcal High 32%
- Protein 39.42 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 11.26 g 4%
- Total Fat 45.24 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 22.91 g High 115%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 203.69 mg High 68%
- Sodium 982.64 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 4.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 100.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.02 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 169.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 92.13 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven is made with 5 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Minced Garlic, and Sour Cream. Each serving provides about 642.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Minced Garlic, Sour Cream, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven?
- About 1 hr in total: 5 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 642.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven healthy?
- Smothered Pork Chops in the Oven has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 642.36 calories and 39.42 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 982.64 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.91 g (115% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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