Description
Ranch-seasoned pork chops mingle with crispy potatoes in a single skillet, creating a satisfying dinner that saves you cleanup time and delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Creamy sauce coats each bite, making this meal a weeknight winner that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 pound baby gold potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400°F, ensuring the rack is centered for even cooking.
- Pat 4 bone-in pork chops completely dry using clean paper towels. Generously season both sides with 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning, plus salt and black pepper.
- Grab a mixing bowl and toss 1 pound halved baby gold potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, salt, and pepper until potatoes are uniformly coated.
- Place a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a light drizzle of olive oil. When pan is hot, carefully add pork chops and sear for exactly 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Remove pork chops from skillet and set them on a clean plate temporarily. Keep the delicious browned bits in the pan.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream into the same skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine and create a smooth sauce.
- Gently return seared pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy potato mixture.
- Transfer entire skillet to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F and potatoes become fork-tender.
- Carefully remove skillet from oven. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley across the dish for a bright finish.
- Serve immediately while the creamy sauce and pork chops are piping hot.
Notes
- Choose thick, bone-in pork chops for maximum flavor and juiciness during cooking.
- Patting meat dry before seasoning helps create a perfect golden-brown sear and locks in moisture.
- Use fresh ranch seasoning for the most vibrant flavor, avoiding packets that have been sitting in the pantry for months.
- For a lower-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower florets or turnips, which roast beautifully in the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 494 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg