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French Onion Pork Chops

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 11/14/2017

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Juicy pan-seared pork chops, smothered in caramelized onion gravy and 2 types of gooey cheese. This fun weeknight dinner tastes like French onion soup! #pork #porkchops #porkchopsrecipe #dinner #onepan #onepot #frenchonion #weeknightmeal #easyrecipe
Juicy pan-seared pork chops, smothered in caramelized onion gravy and 2 types of gooey cheese. This fun weeknight dinner tastes like French onion soup! #pork #porkchops #porkchopsrecipe #dinner #onepan #onepot #frenchonion #weeknightmeal #easyrecipe
Juicy pan-seared pork chops, smothered in caramelized onion gravy and 2 types of gooey cheese. It's easy to break out of a dinner rut with this fun weeknight meal! #pork #porkchops #porkchopsrecipe #onepan #onepot #frenchonion #weeknightmeal #easyrecipe
Juicy pan-seared pork chops, smothered in caramelized onion gravy and 2 types of gooey cheese. This fun weeknight dinner tastes like French onion soup! #pork #porkchops #porkchopsrecipe #dinner #onepan #onepot #frenchonion #weeknightmeal #easyrecipe
Juicy pan-seared pork chops, smothered in caramelized onion gravy and 2 types of gooey cheese. It's easy to break out of a dinner rut with this fun weeknight meal! #pork #porkchops #porkchopsrecipe #onepan #onepot #frenchonion #weeknightmeal #easyrecipe

Perfect for a weeknight meal, this French onion smothered pork chops recipe is all made in one pan, and in about 30 – 40 minutes!

Tired of the same old chicken recipes?  Try pork instead!  These smothered pork chops have all the great flavors of a French onion soup, plus juicy pork chops, are made in one pan, and ready in 40 minutes or less!

This post is sponsored by the Ohio Pork Council. All opinions are my own.

Juicy pan-seared pork chops, smothered in caramelized onion gravy and 2 types of gooey cheese. It's easy to break out of a dinner rut with this fun weeknight meal! #pork #porkchops #porkchopsrecipe #onepan #onepot #frenchonion #weeknightmeal #easyrecipe

Okay you guys… I have been dying to share this post with you!  You know my new infatuation with one pan/one pot meals… well here’s another one!  

If you like French onion soup, you will LOVE this smothered pork chops recipe.  Seriously!  My husband ate the leftovers and with a mouthful of food, proclaimed that these were amazing.  It’s savory, it’s gooey, it’s rich, it’s easy, and it’s all done in one pan!

Overheat view of smothered pork chops in skillet

For this recipe to be truly one pan, you’ll need an oven-safe skillet, like a cast iron pan.

BUT I DON’T HAVE AN OVEN SAFE SKILLET

No worries!  You can absolutely make this recipe without one, it just won’t be a one pan meal.

You’ll just prepare the recipe through step 5 (see recipe at bottom of page), then transfer it all to a 9×13 or similar sized baking pan.  Still only a handful of dishes to wash, which is a win in my book!

Photo of serving spoon ladling gravy over pork chop

There’s my favorite part… the beefy onion sauce.  Oh my word, you’ll want to eat it with a spoon!  You definitely don’t want to skip caramelizing the onions with the beef stock… it gives this dish such a deep, intense flavor.

I like to serve these smothered pork chops on a weeknight, when I’m most in need of a quick, easy, one pan meal; but you could EASILY serve this up to company.  It looks and tastes fancy, and only you have to know how easy it truly was to make!

Smothered pork chop on plate

Now comes the big question, what to serve these smothered pork chops with.

SIDE DISH OPTIONS:

  • Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
  • Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
  • Slow Cooker Ranch Mushrooms
  • A simple green salad (this shallot vinaigrette is our favorite)

Photo of pork chop that's been cut into

TIPS FOR THIS SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS RECIPE:

  • Use the best looking pork chops you can find.  I usually get mine from the butcher counter, as those are generally thicker and less fatty than the ones pre-packaged out in the store.  We’re using simple ingredients here, so quality is key.
  • When you first put the sliced onions in the skillet, it’ll look like you have WAY too many.  Don’t worry, they cook down considerably.
  • You don’t have to fully caramelize the onions, they keep cooking throughout the rest of the recipe process.  You way them very soft and golden brown, not deep brown like traditional caramelized onions.
  • The fresh thyme sprigs are optional, but totally recommended… it’s a great flavor and really brings home more of the French onion flavor profile.
  • Don’t worry about only cooking the pork chops a few minutes per side.  They’ll keep cooking as the dish is baked later, and you really only want to cook pork to 140-145 F degrees.  It should have a slight blush of pink.  Pink is GOOD with pork, it means the chops will still be juicy and tender, not tough and leathery.

One Pan French Onion Smothered Pork Chops | Juicy pan-seared pork chops, smothered in caramelized onion sauce and 2 kinds of gooey cheese. It's easy to break out of a dinner rut with this fun weeknight meal! | The Chunky Chef | #porkchops #porkchopsrecipe #onepan #onepot #frenchonion #weeknightmeal

Instead of reaching for your go-to chicken recipe on a busy weeknight, try this French Onion Smothered Pork Chops recipe… I know you’ll love it!

HELPFUL TOOLS:

  • Cast Iron Skillet – hands down, the most used pan in my kitchen.  Gives a fantastic sear and will give you a lifetime of great use if taken care of properly!
  • Stainless Tongs – Perfect for transferring and flipping pork chops.
  • Meat Thermometer – Never have to guess what the temperature of the meat is again!  This probe goes in the oven with the meat while the display sits on your counter.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram!

Juicy pan-seared pork chops, smothered in caramelized onion gravy and 2 types of gooey cheese. This fun weeknight dinner tastes like French onion soup! #pork #porkchops #porkchopsrecipe #dinner #onepan #onepot #frenchonion #weeknightmeal #easyrecipe

One Pan French Onion Smothered Pork Chops

4.79 from 173 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Calories: 597
Servings: 4 servings
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Perfect for a weeknight meal, this French onion smothered pork chops recipe is all made in one pan, and in about 30 - 40 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 yellow onions peeled, cut in half, and sliced into half-moon shaped slices
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup plus 4 Tbsp beef stock
  • 4 boneless pork chops about 1 – 1 ½ inches thick
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 ½ Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese or swiss
  • fresh thyme sprigs for adding to pan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.  Melt butter and olive oil in a large cast iron or other oven safe skillet, over MED-HIGH heat. Add sliced onions and saute 3-5 minutes, until soft. Add 4 Tbsp beef stock and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes, until onions are extremely tender and golden brown.
  • As onions are sautéing, season both sides of pork chops with salt, black pepper, thyme and garlic powder.  Transfer onions to a plate, do not wipe out skillet.
  • Reduce heat to MED, add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet if needed, and cook pork chops, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.Transfer pork chops to plate.
  • Return cooked onions to pan and sprinkle with flour. Stir to coat and cook about a minute. Add remaining 1 cup beef stock and stir often until mixture comes to a boil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Nestle pork chops back into the pan, spooning some of the beef stock over the tops of the chops. Top with a slices of provolone cheese, and a mound of the shredded gruyere (about a ¼ cup on each chop).
  • Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme and add skillet to oven and bake 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and gooey.  Before serving, spoon some of the beef stock/onion mixture over the top of the cheese, and garnish with some additional black pepper if desired.

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  1. Susan says

    Posted on 11/12 at 7:52 pm

    Can this be made with bone-in pork chops?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 11/13 at 8:55 pm

      It could, although the cooking time will need to be altered, as bone-in will take longer.

      Reply
  2. Julie Evans says

    Posted on 10/30 at 7:37 am

    This was so easy and delicious! I used thick boneless pork loin chops and they were so tender and juicy!

    Reply
  3. Lea says

    Posted on 9/28 at 2:33 pm

    My husband LOVES pork chops! This is an amazing and easy recipe. Served with mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus, it was an outstanding Wednesday night dinner. Another fabulous way to serve pork chops. Absolutely delicious! And easy to make with ingredients you likely have on hand. Yum!

    Reply
  4. Aubrey says

    Posted on 9/25 at 6:14 pm

    What is the best way to reheat this?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/27 at 9:18 pm

      I recommend gently heating through on the stovetop.

      Reply
  5. Tami Emerson says

    Posted on 9/5 at 7:21 pm

    Best pork chops I ever made! My husband is gluten free so I used GF French onion soup in place of the beef broth! 😋

    Reply
  6. Sara L. Schwaller says

    Posted on 9/5 at 6:04 pm

    This was such a yummy dinner! Your measurements are spot on. 👌 My granddaughter that I’m raising thought she didn’t like “gravy”(mine came out just a tad thicker). I think maybe she’ll eat Thanksgiving turkey now, lol!
    Thanks again! – Sara Schwaller ❤️

    Reply
  7. HIL says

    Posted on 9/2 at 6:57 pm

    Followed the recipe with the exception of using dried thyme because I didn’t have fresh on hand. It was very flavorful and not overly salty as the soup can be. The chops were nice and tender too. Everyone ate all of it, including my picky child. It’s going on our recipe list for sure.

    Reply
  8. Dawn says

    Posted on 8/13 at 2:36 pm

    Yummmmmmmmy

    Reply
  9. Dee says

    Posted on 7/10 at 8:42 pm

    We all loved it!

    Reply
  10. D’Etta Calhoun says

    Posted on 7/4 at 7:46 pm

    I am not much of a onion lover, but one of my husbands favorite things is French onion soup. Tonight I am making this for the third time and love them more each time. The flavor is amazing and I cannot believe how good the onion is in this. This is full of flavor till the very last bite. Thank you for this recipe. It will definitely be on the menu for years to come.

    Reply
  11. Dea says

    Posted on 6/7 at 7:04 pm

    Wow, wow, wow!!!! This tasted like restaurant quality!!! Soo much flavor!!! And easy too!!! Even my husband who’s not fond of onions devoured this!! Will definitely put this in my recipe rotation!!!

    Reply
  12. Don McNaughton says

    Posted on 6/2 at 8:41 pm

    Have made this meal 5 times and it has been a hit every time

    Reply
  13. Dawn says

    Posted on 5/11 at 8:18 pm

    This is so good and I don’t even like pork that much we had a BOGO at our store so I made these for under $10

    Reply
  14. Liz Mitchell says

    Posted on 4/28 at 6:36 pm

    We make this all the time. It’s a family favorite

    Reply
  15. StefftheShopper says

    Posted on 3/27 at 6:52 pm

    Excellent dish. Have made this several times as alternative to frying or baking porkchops. This is a keeper!

    Reply
  16. Sonja Cabana says

    Posted on 3/24 at 8:05 pm

    This was delicious! Added mushrooms and served with snap peas. Thank You

    Reply
  17. Bernie says

    Posted on 3/21 at 10:11 am

    Easy to do! Came out beautiful! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  18. Peggy says

    Posted on 3/13 at 8:50 pm

    Made this tonight, adjusted the recipe for 2 chops, absolutely delicious.

    Reply
  19. susiebubbles says

    Posted on 3/8 at 9:33 pm

    Made this tonight!…I always serve my husband first and stand back in the kitchen to watch his first bite or two…if he shouts out”GOOD!”… then I know I too will love it. He is not aware of my watching him…but it pleases me to see him enjoy the meals I serve him. I’m a great cook…and this recipe really delivers! Thank you for it❤️

    Reply
  20. Alex Bjorkquist says

    Posted on 2/18 at 10:19 am

    Excited to make it.

    Reply
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