3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops
The ultimate dump-and-go comfort food. Tender pork chops smothered in a creamy, tangy ranch gravy with just three simple ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
4–6 hours
Total Time:
4 hours 5 minutes
Servings:
4–6
Ingredients
- 2 to 2.5 pounds boneless or bone-in pork chops (4–6 chops, at least ¾ inch thick)
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dressing and seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom), undiluted
Optional (but recommended):
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pats
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the slow cooker. Lightly grease the insert of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter.
- Layer the ingredients. Place the pork chops in the slow cooker in a single layer. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chops. Spoon the undiluted cream of chicken soup over the top, spreading gently.
- Cook low and slow. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, until the pork chops are fork-tender and reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Boneless chops will be ready closer to 4–5 hours; bone-in may need 5–6 hours.
- Finish and serve. Remove the lid and gently stir the gravy to combine. Taste and add black pepper if desired. Serve the chops and gravy hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For an even creamier sauce, place a few thin pats of butter on top of the soup before covering.
- To thicken the gravy, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking, or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water) and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of milk.
When the day has been long and your energy is low, a recipe like this 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops feels like a gift from your morning self to your evening self. It’s proof that you don’t need a long list of ingredients or hours of active cooking to put a deeply satisfying, soul-warming dinner on the table. The creamy ranch gravy, the fall-apart tender meat, and the way everyone at the table goes quiet because they’re too busy eating—that’s the magic of simple, honest comfort food. Keep this recipe in your back pocket, and you’ll never dread the question “What’s for dinner?” again.