Creamy Parmesan Garlic Pork Chops

Name: Creamy Parmesan Garlic Pork Chops (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 thick-cut pork chops; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 bottle (12 oz) parmesan garlic sauce; 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese

Creamy Parmesan Garlic Pork Chops are thick-cut chops braised low and slow in a rich sauce made from parmesan garlic sauce, cream cheese, and chicken broth. The result is incredibly tender, juicy meat with a restaurant-quality creamy sauce that requires minimal prep.

🌍American 🏷️Pork chops 🏷️Creamy pork chops 🏷️Parmesan garlic 🏷️Pork Cream cheese

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🏷️Comfort food

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Total

3h 35m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$11–$18

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

8 thick-cut pork chops
1 cup chicken broth
1 bottle (12 oz) parmesan garlic sauce
1 block (8 oz) cream cheese

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Instructions

1
Place the thick-cut pork chops into the bottom of a slow cooker.
2
Pour the chicken broth over the pork chops.
3
Add the entire bottle of parmesan garlic sauce.
4
Place the block of cream cheese on top of the sauce and pork chops.
5
Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the pork chops are cooked through and tender.
6
Halfway through the cooking time, open the lid and stir everything together to incorporate the melted cream cheese into the sauce.
7
Once cooked, serve the pork chops with the creamy sauce and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat pork chops dry before placing in the slow cooker to prevent excess moisture and help them brown lightly on the edges.
Stir the cream cheese into the hot broth mixture off-heat first to avoid lumps, then return to the slow cooker with pork chops.
Check internal temperature at 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low — pork is done at 145°F; overcooking past this point dries them out.
Reserve ¼ cup of sauce before serving and stir in a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water if you prefer a thicker sauce.

Substitutions

Parmesan garlic sauce → equal amount of marinara mixed with ½ cup grated Parmesan and 2 minced garlic cloves (changes profile to Italian)
Cream cheese → equal amount of sour cream or Greek yogurt (lighter, tangier sauce; add at the end to avoid curdling)
Chicken broth → beef broth (deeper, richer flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat with a splash of broth, stirring occasionally to prevent sauce separation.

Equipment

slow cooker

Common Questions

How long do pork chops take to cook in the slow cooker?

Thick-cut pork chops typically cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until tender and cooked through (internal temp 145°F).

Can I use thin pork chops instead of thick-cut?

Thin pork chops will overcook and dry out. Stick with 1-inch thick chops or thicker for this recipe to maintain juiciness.

What can I serve with creamy parmesan garlic pork chops?

Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare and refrigerate in the slow cooker insert overnight, then cook on low the next day. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to avoid breaking the sauce.