French Onion Pork Chops
This recipe for French Onion Pork Chops is a keeper! Served right from the skillet in under 30 minutes, it doesn't get any easier. The chops come out tender and juicy, smothered in onion gravy and cheesy goodness! And the clean-up is a breeze too!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (enough to coat the skillet)
- 4 - 6 pork chops
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 envelope onion soup mix (about 1 oz.)
- 1 14 oz. can chicken broth or beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 large onion (sliced and halved)
- 1 package sliced Muenster Cheese (Provolone, Gruyere or Swiss would work too)
- Fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder)
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp granulated garlic and 1/4 tsp thyme first.
- Mix the 1/4 cup flour, pepper and 1/4 tsp granulated garlic 1/4 tsp thyme in a shallow bowl or large plate.
- Dredge pork chops in seasoned flour mixture, shake off excess flour.
- Brown pork chops well on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side. (depending on how thick)
- Add sliced onions and turn pork chops to set on top of the onions. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer.
- In a bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, combine the soup mix, broth, and water. Pour over the chops. (Using half of a 2 oz. envelope)
- When internal temp is 165 or no pink juices, top with cheese and cover until just melted