Imagine coming home to a kitchen filled with the irresistible aroma of tender, fall-apart pork chops smothered in a zesty Mexican-inspired sauce that'll have your family racing to the dinner table. This effortless slow cooker recipe transforms ordinary pork chops into a mouthwatering feast that combines creamy, spicy, and cheesy flavors in one incredible dish. Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by patting the pork chops dry with paper towels and generously season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Lightly spray the interior of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the seasoned pork chops in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and entire packet of taco seasoning until well combined.
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pork chops, making sure each chop is thoroughly covered with the sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on LOW heat for 4 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and easily pull apart with a fork.
- During the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the pork chops and allow it to melt.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the pork chops and place on a serving platter.
- Spoon the remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the pork chops before serving.
- Garnish with optional fresh chopped cilantro or green onions and serve hot with rice or warm tortillas.
Tips
- Choose the Right Cut: Opt for bone-in pork chops that are about 1-inch thick for the most tender and flavorful results.
- Pat Dry for Better Seasoning: Always pat your pork chops dry before seasoning to help the salt and pepper adhere better and create a more flavorful crust.
- Don't Overcrowd: Ensure pork chops are in a single layer without overlapping to promote even cooking and better sauce distribution.
- Cheese Melting Hack: For extra cheesy goodness, open the lid during the last 15 minutes and sprinkle cheese directly on top of the pork chops.
- Sauce Consistency: If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with the sauce before pouring over the pork chops.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: You can prepare the ingredients the night before and store them in the slow cooker insert in the refrigerator, then simply place in the cooker and start cooking in the morning.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 365kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 47g
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 90mg
