This oven baked 3-ingredient pork chops recipe is the kind of old-school comfort food that stretches a few pantry basics into a dinner that feels deeply satisfying. Using canned cream of tomato soup gives the sauce a cozy, tangy richness as it bakes around the pork chops, and the whole dish comes together with almost no prep. It is easy to see why a budget-friendly casserole-style supper like this became a family favorite in so many homes, especially when time, money, and energy were all in short supply.
Serve these pork chops over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or steamed white rice so none of the tomato cream sauce goes to waste. For vegetables, simple green beans, peas, corn, or a crisp side salad all work well and keep the meal feeling balanced. If you want to lean into the vintage Sunday supper feel, add warm dinner rolls and a spoonful of applesauce on the side.
Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Pork Chops with Cream of Tomato Soup
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of tomato soup
1/2 cup water
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a medium baking dish or casserole dish.
2. Place the pork chops in a single layer in the prepared dish.
3. In a small bowl, stir together the condensed cream of tomato soup and water until smooth.
4. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pork chops, making sure the tops are well coated.
5. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pork chops are tender and cooked through and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
7. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving, then spoon the sauce over the top.
Variations & Tips
Add a little seasoning: Even though this is a true 3-ingredient recipe, a sprinkle of black pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder can give the sauce a little extra depth without changing the spirit of the dish.
Use the right pork chops: Chops that are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick bake more evenly and stay more tender. Very thin chops can dry out before the sauce has time to thicken.
Make it creamier: If you like a softer, milder tomato flavor, stir a few tablespoons of milk or a spoonful of sour cream into the soup mixture before pouring it over the pork chops.
Prep ahead: You can assemble the dish a few hours ahead, cover it, and refrigerate until dinnertime. If baking straight from the refrigerator, add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Stretch the sauce: If you are serving this over rice or noodles, add an extra splash of water to the soup before baking so there is more sauce to spoon over everything.