Bacon and Onion Smothered Pork Chops
These Smothered Pork Chops are the ultimate comfort food! Juicy pork chops are smothered in crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a creamy homemade gravy, all cooked in one pan for an easy family dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless thick pork chops
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 medium onions, sliced thinly into rings
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the sliced onions to the bacon grease, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft, golden, and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer the onions to a bowl.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Place the pork chops in the same skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Continue cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 145℉.
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the chicken broth, heavy cream, and cornstarch into the skillet and whisk together.
- Stir continuously, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the bacon and caramelized onions into the sauce and stir.
- Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
