Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Crock Pot Gumbo Smothered Pork Chops Recipe – Tender, juicy chops seasoned with zesty Cajun spices and slow-cooked to perfection in rich Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. This easy, one-pot wonder is a flavorful, no-fuss way to enjoy classic comfort food. Serve it over fluffy rice, and your taste buds will thank you!

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Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Get ready for a flavor explosion that’s as comforting as it is delicious! These Crock-Pot Smothered Pork Chops are a culinary masterpiece, without all the fuss. Pan-seared pork chops seasoned with cajun season and slow cooked in chicken and sausage gumbo. The smoky, spicy Cajun seasoning marries beautifully with the savory goodness of the gumbo, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Spoon these succulent pork chops and their flavorful gumbo sauce over a bed of fluffy rice, and you’ve got a meal that’s as satisfying as it is scrumptious. It’s Southern comfort food at its finest, and it’s bound to become a family favorite in no time!

How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Chops

This dish is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a shallow dish stir together flour and cajun seasoning. Pat pork chops with a paper towel. Dredge pork chops in the flour mixture. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops in the skillet and brown on each side.

Place pork chops in the crockpot. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour a can of chicken and sausage gumbo soup over the pork chops. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW until the pork chops are fork tender. Garnish with parsley.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can use this recipe with boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops.
    • Cook times will vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops. 
    • Thick-cut pork chops will take longer to cook than thin pork chops.
  • Can Pork be pink? Yes! Do NOT overcook your pork chops. Most people tend to overcook pork chops and dry them out.
    • Make sure to have a meat thermometer handy. Pork cuts like tenderloin and chops should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F no matter your cooking technique. They’re safe to eat with a blush of pink. Ground pork should be cooked to 160°F.
  • For extra flavor, add some chicken broth to the skillet after sautéing the pork chops and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Variations/Additions:
    • mushrooms
    • bay leaves
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Cajun Seasoning made with paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme: https://www.plainchicken.com/creolecajun-seasoning-secret-recipe/
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
smothered pork chops on a plate with green beans

What to Serve with Crock Pot Pork Chops

When it comes to serving up a plate of these pork chops, the possibilities are endless. Our favorite way to serve the pork over a generous spoonful of fluffy white rice, letting it soak up all the rich and flavorful gumbo sauce. On the side, a classic helping of buttery cornbread or a mound of creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles will bring comfort and balance to your plate. For a healthy twist, opt for Creole green beans or roasted vegetables. No matter what you choose, these sides will create a meal the whole family will enjoy!

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Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

Yield: 4 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Slow Cooker Gumbo Smothered Pork Chops Recipe – Tender, juicy chops seasoned with zesty Cajun spices and slow-cooked to perfection in rich Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. This easy, one-pot wonder is a flavorful, no-fuss way to enjoy classic comfort food. Serve it over fluffy rice, and your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  • In a shallow dish mix together flour and cajun seasoning. Dredge pork chops in flour mixture. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops in skillet and brown on each side (1-2 minutes per side)
  • Place browned pork chops into slow cooker. Pour the Progresso™ Chicken & Sausage Gumbo over them. Cook on low 6 hours. Serve over cooked rice.

Notes:

  • You can use this recipe with boneless pork chops or bone-in pork chops.
    • Cook times will vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops. 
    • Thick-cut pork chops will take longer to cook than thin pork chops.
  • Can Pork be pink? Yes! Do NOT overcook your pork chops. Most people tend to overcook pork chops and dry them out.
    • Make sure to have a meat thermometer handy. Pork cuts like tenderloin and chops should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F no matter your cooking technique. They’re safe to eat with a blush of pink. Ground pork should be cooked to 160°F.
  • For extra flavor, add some chicken broth to the skillet after sautéing the pork chops and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Variations/Additions:
    • mushrooms
    • bay leaves
  • Here is our recipe for Homemade Cajun Seasoning made with paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme: https://www.plainchicken.com/creolecajun-seasoning-secret-recipe/
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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