These slow cooker ranch pork chops are the kind of comforting supper that makes a busy day feel manageable. With just four ingredients and a jar of creamy ranch dressing doing most of the flavor work, this recipe turns simple pork chops into a tender, savory meal with almost no prep. It is a wonderful choice for weeknights, and it has that familiar, homestyle flavor that fits right in on a Midwestern family table.
Serve these pork chops with mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or steamed white rice to catch all that creamy ranch sauce. A simple green bean side, sweet corn, or a crisp salad rounds things out nicely, and warm dinner rolls are always welcome if you want to make the meal feel a little extra cozy.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Ranch Pork Chops
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1 (16-ounce) jar creamy ranch dressing
1 packet ranch seasoning mix, about 1 ounce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker insert with nonstick spray if desired for easier cleanup. Arrange the pork chops in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the jarred ranch dressing, ranch seasoning mix, and chicken broth until smooth and well combined.
3. Pour the ranch mixture over the pork chops, making sure they are evenly coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
5. Spoon some of the sauce over the pork chops before serving, and plate with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles if you like.
Variations & Tips
For extra flavor: If you have a few extra minutes, brown the pork chops in a skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side before adding them to the slow cooker. This adds a little color and deeper savory flavor, though the recipe is still very good if you skip that step.
For a thicker sauce: If you want the sauce to be more like gravy, remove the cooked pork chops and whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir that into the hot sauce in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for about 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
For picky eaters: Use a mild ranch dressing and serve the sauce on the side for anyone who prefers just a little. This is a nice way to keep dinner flexible without making a separate meal.
For a complete one-pot meal: Add baby carrots or small red potatoes around the pork chops during the last half of cooking. They soak up the ranch flavor nicely and make supper even easier.