This Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pork Chops and Potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort meal that combines tender, juicy pork chops with perfectly cooked, buttery potatoes, all infused with a rich, garlicky cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker dish fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and delivers a hearty, melt-in-your-mouth dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Pork & Veggies
- 4 bone-in pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 1 ½ lbs 700g baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup 240ml chicken broth
- 1 cup 240ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh
- 1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for searing, optional but recommended
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening, optional
Instructions
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Optional: Sear the Pork Chops
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear pork chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
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This step adds flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
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Layer Ingredients in the Slow Cooker
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Place potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Top with sliced onions and garlic.
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Season pork chops with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
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Place pork chops on top of the potatoes and onions.
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Make the Creamy Sauce
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In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard.
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Pour sauce evenly over the pork chops and potatoes.
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Cook
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Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
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Pork chops should reach 165°F (74°C) and potatoes should be tender.
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Optional: Thicken the Sauce
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If sauce is too thin, mix 2 tbsp flour with a little water to form a slurry.
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Stir into the sauce and cook on high for another 10–15 minutes.
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Serve
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Spoon creamy sauce over pork chops and potatoes.
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Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.