Slow Cooker Pork Chops Ranch Packet

Easy Crock Pot Ranch Pork Chops slow cook to perfection and only take minutes to prep. A delicious and comforting dinner recipe that's a family favorite!

Plus, you only need 4 main ingredients!

Ranch pork chop on a plate with broccoli

Slow Cooked Ranch Pork Chops

Life is just better when you have easy, family-favorite crockpot recipes to put on your weeknight meal plan. These creamy Crock Pot Ranch Pork Chops only take 5 minutes to prep and slow cook perfectly.

The tender meat and creamy ranch gravy are heavenly served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. Plus, it's an affordable meal the whole family loves.

We've got all the crockpot tips and tricks so you can become a slow-cooking expert as well as the best Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes!

Ingredients

Crock Pot Ranch Pork Chops require only a few simple ingredients.

Pork Chops – see below for how to select the best cut
Cream of Chicken Soup – you can also use cream of mushroom soup
Ranch Seasoning
Seasonings – garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper, and cornstarch (optional)

Tips for Selecting the Best Pork Chop

The cut of meat you use in this recipe does matter to produce a tender and juicy slow-cooked pork chop.

We've tried many different cuts and found the following tips to be helpful when selecting your meat:

A thicker bone-in chop will yield the best results when it comes to a moist dinner. However, you can use a boneless cut, but you need to reduce your cooking time to not over-cook and dry out.
Look for a blade chop, shoulder chop, or sirloin chop at the store. Ask the meat counter if you do not see what you want.
You are looking for a chop with a bit of fat and generous marbling throughout, as this will keep the meat tender and juicy as it cooks.

Tip: don't use a leaner-cut pork chop as you will not get the same tender results.

Step by Step Instructions

This pork chop recipe is easy to prep, so let's get started.

First, prep your crockpot insert with a non-stick cooking spray.

Step 1 – Add Pork Chops

Now, place your pork chops in the crockpot and top with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread them out as much as possible. Don't stack them.

Step 2 – Add Soup and Ranch Seasoning

Pour the condensed soup over the pork chops, and then sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the top.

Note: If using corn starch, mix it with a tiny bit of water and add it after you add the condensed soup.

pork chops with condensed soup and ranch dressing

ingredients for ranch pork chops in the crockpot

Step 3 – Cook

Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours. You can cook the recipe on high for 3-4 hours, but we find the results are better on low.

Pork Chops can cook quickly depending on the cut you're using. Make sure to check for doneness at 4 hours when cooking on low to not overcook them.

Cooked ranch pork chops in the crock pot

Optional Prep

To begin, preheat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Then, season the pork chops with garlic, salt, and pepper and sear each side for about 2-3 minutes.

Once done, follow the recipe as instructed. This step is optional but adds depth of flavor to your recipe.

Tips & Tricks

You can use a package of Ranch Seasoning Mix or make your own Ranch Recipe.
Low and slow is the best way to cook crockpot ranch pork chops.
A bone-in chop with a bit of marbling will yield the best result.
You can substitute condensed cream of mushroom soup for the cream of chicken soup in this crock pot ranch pork chop recipe. If you'd like more creamy gravy, use 1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup and 1 can of cream of mushroom soup.
If you want thicker gravy, use cornstarch.
We use a 6-quart crockpot to make the recipe.

Tip: Readers put carrots or cut potatoes in with their pork with good results.

How to Store

Leftover pork chops will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days. Reheat in the microwave or the oven until heated through.

Can You Use Frozen Pork Chops?

This topic sparks a bit of debate in crockpot land.

Some crockpot users do it and feel it's okay, but we don't recommend it for safety reasons.

Here's why. Slow cookers don't reliably get frozen meat up to a safe temperature (above 140°F) evenly enough or quickly enough. Your meat will likely spend too much time in the danger zone (from 40°F – 140°F), which opens the door for bacteria to grow. Not good!

That said, we know a lot of folks who put frozen meat in the crockpot regularly. If it's a risk you're willing to take, then go for it. Just increase the cooking time a bit.

FAQs

How Do You Cook Pork Chops so they Don't Get Dry?

The best way to avoid dry pork chops is to buy bone-in pork chops and cook them in a sauce to keep them juicy. Another tip is to bring the meat to room temperature before cooking. Also, try not to overcook them.

Can You Stack Pork Chops in a Slow Cooker?

You can overlap your pork chops in the slow cooker, but for even cooking, we don't recommend stacking them

What To Serve With Pork Chops

There are many ways you can serve your pork chops for a hearty dinner:

With mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes.
With brown rice or white rice.
Over zucchini noodles for a healthier option.

The recipe is great with steamed or roasted vegetables.

pork chops on a plate in front of a slow cooker

More Crockpot Pork Chops Recipes

Easy Crockpot Pork Chops and Gravy
Crockpot BBQ Pork Chops

Other Delicious Crockpot Dinners

Crock Pot Honey Garlic Chicken – an easy and tasty way to serve chicken from the crockpot.
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken – a great dinner, dip, or potluck recipe.
Slow Cooker Crack Chicken – a slow cooker recipe worth trying. It's cheesy and contains bacon!

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Ranch pork chop on a plate with broccoli

6-quart Slow Cooker
Optional: Frying Pan
Spatula or cooking spoon

▢ 6 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in or boneless (about 2 – 2.5 lbs.))
▢ 1 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup (not diluted)
▢ ½ teaspoon dried thyme
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ salt and pepper to taste
▢ 1 ounce packet Ranch seasoning mix
▢ 1 tablespoon corn starch (optional for thicker gravy)

Coat the inside of the crockpot insert with non-stick cooking spray, and then place pork chops in the crockpot and top with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread them out as much as possible. Don't stack them.
Pour the condensed soup over the pork chops, and then sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the top. If using corn starch, mix it with a tiny bit of water and add it when you add the condensed soup.
Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours. You can cook the recipe on high for 3-4 hours, but we find the results are better on low.

Optional Prep:

To begin, preheat a little olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Then, season the pork chops with garlic powder, salt, and pepper and sear each side for about 2-3 minutes.

Once done, follow the recipe as instructed. This step is optional but adds depth of flavor to your recipe.

Other Notes

You can use a package of Ranch Seasoning or mix your own Ranch Recipe.
A bone-in chop with a bit of marbling will yield the best result.
You can substitute condensed cream of mushroom soup for the cream of chicken soup in the recipe. If you'd like more creamy gravy, use 1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup and 1 can of cream of mushroom soup.
We use a 6-quart crockpot to make the recipe.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

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Course: dinner, main

Cuisine: American

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