Pork & Seafood · Easy
Smothered Pork Chops with Onion Gravy
These smothered pork chops are seared until golden and simmered in a savory onion gravy, ready in about 35 minutes for a comforting dinner.
10Prep min
25Cook min
35Total min
What you'll need
- 4bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 1/3 cupflour, divided
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1yellow onion, sliced
- 1.5 cupschicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
- to taste salt and black pepper
Let's cook
- 1Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then dredge lightly in 3 tablespoons of the flour.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
- 3Add the onion to the same skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and browned.
- 4Sprinkle the remaining flour over the onions and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- 5Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the chops are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
- 6Serve the chops smothered in the onion gravy.
Make it yours
- Add sliced mushrooms to the gravy.
- Use cream of mushroom soup for a shortcut gravy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes to soak up the gravy.
Good with
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed green beans
- Buttered biscuits
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I use bone-in chops?
Yes, just add a couple extra minutes of simmering time to ensure they cook through.
How do I thicken the gravy if it's too thin?
Simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes, or whisk in a small cornstarch slurry.



