Easy One-Pan Smothered Pork Chops and Potatoes
Ingredients
- For the Pork Chops:
- 4 6 oz bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- For the Onion Gravy:
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional, for depth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Scalloped Potatoes quartered potatoes work too:
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes very thinly sliced (1/8 inch)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for a cheesy version
Instructions
- **Step 1: Season & Sear the Pork Chops**
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large, oven-safe skillet (12-inch cast iron or heavy stainless steel) over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. They don’t need to be fully cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- **Step 2: Build the Gravy Base**
- Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions to the same skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes until soft and golden.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well to coat.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add milk (or cream), thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- **Step 3: Layer the Potatoes**
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In the skillet with the gravy, remove half of the onion mixture and set it aside.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes over the onion gravy. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Add half the reserved onion mixture over the potatoes.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes and onions. If using cheese, sprinkle on top.
- **Step 4: Nestle Pork Chops & Bake**
- Place seared pork chops on top of the potato layers, gently pressing them in.
- Spoon a little gravy over each chop.
- Cover the skillet tightly with foil (or a lid) and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil, increase oven temp to 400°F (200°C), and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes, until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
- **Step 5: Rest & Serve**
- Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Spoon creamy scalloped potatoes onto each plate and top with a juicy pork chop and gravy.
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