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Easy Skillet Pork Chops with Gravy

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Mar 3, 2025 | Published: Jan 16, 2019
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Easy Skillet Pork Chops with Gravy are tender, creamy and seriously comforting! This easy one-pan recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and is ready in only 25 minutes!

A wooden spoon drizzling pan gravy over seared pork chops in a copper pan.


 

This post is sponsored by Farberware. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Happy hump day, friends!

It's been another slooooowwwww week here it seems. Maybe it's because the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over... or maybe it's because I'm doing dry January and time is standing still.

Whatever the reason, I'm going to move us right along today to the FOOD! Cause I've got a crazy good pork recipe to share with you today that I know you are going to love!

So, my spice-rubbed pork chops are a go-to in our house - so easy and such simple ingredients - and we all love my garlic butter pork chops with lemon too.

Today I’m excited to finally share with you my easy skillet pork chops with gravy.

It’s a one-pan recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes and has the most tender pork chops and the most incredible smooth, rich, creamy gravy to go on top.

Swoon!

Close up of seared pork chops with gravy in a copper pan.

Check out this Instant Pot pork tenderloin too; it's also got an easy gravy that's made right in the Instant Pot.

It’s perfect for a warm and comforting dinner that’ll have everyone at the table digging right in!

I’m also excited today to feature these copper Farberware Cook pans that I got last month.

I am LOVING these pans!

They are beautiful, for starters, but man, that nonstick surface is amazing!

I feel like the food is suspended in the pan almost, everything slides around so easily. (Just wait until you make some scrambled eggs in this. Life changing!)

Back to the recipe though…

These easy pork chops with gravy are comfort food to the max but still on the healthy side, so it’s totally do-able even if you’re trying to slim down this month.

The pork chops are seared in a skillet until golden brown and then set aside to rest for a minute while you put together the gravy.

Three seared and browned pork chops in a large copper skillet.
A large copper skillet with a pan gravy.

They they get nestled back in to finish cooking in the gravy, making this a really easy one-skillet dinner!

This is a really simple, basic gravy for pork chops but it’s so creamy and delicious! You’re going to want to eat it with a spoon.

Which you totally should.

But save enough to drench the pork chops. And maybe some extra to drizzle over everything else on your plate.

Or that’s what I do at least!

OK, let's get cooking.

Three seared pork chops with gravy in a large skillet with a blue striped towel to the side.

Now, I've got some notes, tips and substitutions coming up below on how to make pork chops with gravy. Just tryin’ to be helpful.

If you want to jump on down to the recipe, simply scroll through the rest of the text. The recipe card is near the bottom of the page, above the comments section.

Ingredient Notes:

  • Pork: The key to a yummy pork chop recipe is not overcooking the pork. I’ve included some tips below on how to get tender pork chops every time. Also, this recipe is written for 1-inch thick pork chops. If yours are super thick or really thin, the cook time will need to be adjusted.
  • Flour: I use white wheat flour, because that’s what we always have on hand, but you can use all-purpose or whole wheat flour here, whatever you've got.
  • Thyme: If you don’t have any fresh thyme, you could use dried thyme or substitute some Italian seasoning, basil or oregano.
  • Greek yogurt: I use plain Greek yogurt for the creamy element in this recipe, but sour cream works too. Non-fat is fine to use.
Three seared pork chops in a copper pan with gravy sprinkled with parsley.

Ready to complete the meal?

I love serving these with my easy microwave baked potatoes and a steamed veggie. (Broccoli, broccolini, green beans or asparagus would all work great. As would a green salad.)

All of those sides can cook at the same time as the pork, so everything’s ready and dinner is on the table in just 25 minutes.

These pork chops also go really well with mashed potatoes, so you can drizzle some extra gravy over everything. Nom, nom, nom!

Finally, let's talk about those tips on cooking pork.

A white dinner plate with a baked potato, broccolini, pork chop with gravy and a fork resting on the side, with a glass of red wine in the background.

Tips on how to cook tender pork chops:

  • How long your pork chops cook will depend on their thickness and your exact heat level.
  • I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check the temperature. I have a digital one that I love.
  • Remove the pork chops from the heat when they have reached an internal temp of 135-140. They’ll continue cooking off the heat and be cooked through without being overdone. (Note: It’s safe for pork chops to have a slightly light pink center.)
  • Let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes before you slice them, so that they retain all their juices and don’t dry out.

It’s really easy to overcook pork chops and then they just taste bland and tough. I really do use a thermometer whenever I make them to avoid this.

But also, having a yummy gravy like this to drench every bite can cover up any accidental overcooking. Gotta love a forgiving recipe!

I hope you give these easy pork chops with gravy a try soon.

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

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Easy Skillet Pork Chops with Gravy

Easy skillet pork chops with gravy are tender, creamy and seriously comforting! This one-pan recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and is ready in only 25 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the pork chops:

  • 4 (4 oz) boneless pork chops, about 1 to 1 ½ inches thick
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons fresh chopped thyme
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the gravy:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour, I use white whole wheat but any kind is fine
  • 1 ¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt, or sour cream

Instructions

  • Season pork chops on both sides with salt, pepper and thyme.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Add pork chops to the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until well browned. Remove the pork chops from the pan and cover to keep warm. (They will finish cooking later.)
  • Make the gravy. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the butter to the skillet.
  • Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook the flour mixture for 1 minute, whisking occasionally, to get the raw taste out.
  • Add chicken broth to the pan slowly and whisk continuously to combine until the mixture is smooth, without any lumps. Sprinkle in the thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Let the gravy cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Return the pork chops to the pan and turn to coat them in the gravy. Cover the pan with a lid (or aluminum foil) and cook for 8-10 minutes, until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 135-140.
  • Remove from heat. Add the Greek yogurt to the gravy and stir to combine.
  • Serve the pork chops with plenty of gravy over top.

Notes

Pork: The key to a yummy pork chop recipe is not overcooking the pork. It should reach an internal temp of 135-140 and be allowed to rest for a few minutes before you slice into it. (I recommend using a meat thermometer.)
Flour: I use white wheat flour, because that’s what we always have on hand, but you can use all-purpose flour here. It’s just the thickening agent for the gravy so it doesn’t matter too much which kind of flour you choose.
Thyme: If you don’t have any fresh thyme, you could use dried thyme or substitute some Italian seasoning, basil or oregano.
Greek yogurt: I use non-fat Greek yogurt for the creamy element in this recipe, but sour cream works too.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 522mg
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  1. Holly

    January 21, 2019 at 10:29 am

    These porks chops look really tender and delicious! And since I'm all about sauce that gravy takes it too a whole 'natha level!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      January 22, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      That gravy definitely takes it up a few notches! It's so creamy and yummy!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ Suburban Simplicity

    January 22, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    Love pork chops and gravy! Such a good comfort meal! Add some potatoes and it's perrrrfect!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      January 23, 2019 at 6:57 am

      Such a classic, comforting combo, right?!

      Reply
      • Amanda J Duncan

        March 19, 2024 at 7:56 pm

        This was so good! I dislike pork chops, so I was looking for a gravy recipe and this was amazing.

        Reply
        • Kathryn Doherty

          March 20, 2024 at 9:48 am

          Oh yay! I'm so glad you loved pork chops this way! 🙂

          Reply
  3. Brianna

    May 22, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    This looks so yummy! I don't have sour cream or Greek Yogurt. Do you think I could just use heavy whipping cream or even just throw in a little cornstarch to thicken up the gravy? I'd like to try this tomorrow, but I don't really want to go to the store for just one item. 😛

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 25, 2019 at 9:24 am

      Hi there! I've never tried this gravy without one of those, but I know you can always just use milk to make gravy. Use some flour to thicken it up like you mentioned and you're good to go! Hope that helps!

      Reply
  4. Laurie

    August 07, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    I made this tonight, and it was wonderful! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      August 09, 2019 at 7:03 am

      I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it Laurie! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  5. Shaye

    September 10, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Gonna try the gravy tonight but I have no sour cream or yogurt so I will try with light cream.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      September 11, 2019 at 7:09 am

      I haven't tried it with light cream, but I'd love to hear how it turned out Shaye!

      Reply
  6. Meagan Pitchford

    December 11, 2019 at 11:28 am

    This recipe looked easy and delicious. I sliced a pork tenderloin into chops, it made about 9, and since my entire household loves extra gravy on their cauliflower rice I tripled the gravy ingredients. It was such a hit with my entire crowd, picky 3 y/o included, I'm making it again tonight. This is my new favorite pork chop recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      December 13, 2019 at 7:39 am

      Yay, I'm so happy to hear you and your family loved this dish Meagan! (And yum for serving it with cauliflower rice!) Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

      Reply
    • Lawrence Gibbs

      October 09, 2023 at 6:28 pm

      This was a great idea for pork chops and gravy it was nice and tasty

      Reply
      • Kathryn Doherty

        October 10, 2023 at 11:23 am

        I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

        Reply
  7. Jamie

    March 18, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    Thank you for this recipe! I made it tonight and my husband, 5 year old, 4 year old and 2 year old devoured it. By far, the easiest and most delicious gravy recipe ever. I’ll keep the gravy steps in mind for Thanksgiving, etc. I needed to make it dairy free. So, I used lactose-free milk and lactose-free butter (margarine). I did add lots of dried spices. Also, I added dairy free sour cream. The sour cream I added before putting the pork chops back into the gravy.
    No matter how you make this, follow the basics. It’s AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      March 20, 2020 at 11:22 am

      I'm so, so happy to hear you all loved it Jamie! Thanks so much for sharing! And yes, this is my go-to gravy for ALL sorts of dishes; it's so easy to replicate and make substitutions once you've got it down. 😊

      Reply
  8. Amanda delles

    April 25, 2020 at 9:53 am

    Super yummy even my super picky 8 year old ate an entire pork chop and wanted more.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      April 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      I'm so happy to hear you all loved it Amanda! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

      Reply
  9. Linda

    November 08, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    Just made this with some rice for the delicious gravy and some green beans. This dish was so easy anyone could do it. We absolutely loved it. My husband would not have eaten it if he saw me put sour cream in but he didn't even know it was in there, so for picky eaters don't let them See it. They will love it!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      November 09, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      I'm so happy to hear it was a hit for your family!! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

      Reply
    • Kim

      February 02, 2021 at 11:30 am

      I’m glad you said that. My husband is the same way, he’s never touch it if he knew sour cream or yogurt was in it. I’ll make these tonight while he’s out shoveling the driveway after last nights snow storm 😉

      Reply
      • Kathryn Doherty

        February 03, 2021 at 1:15 pm

        Haha, so sneaky! I hope you all enjoyed it Kim! 😊

        Reply
  10. Becca

    January 11, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    Looking to try this recipe out today! I dont have chicken broth but I do have beef broth, you think it'd be okay to sub that in?

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      January 12, 2021 at 6:57 am

      Oh sure, I think that would be fine to swap in. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  11. Cat

    February 12, 2021 at 10:31 am

    I only have bone in pork chops - I presume that will work. Any idea how long should they be cooked for?

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      February 12, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      Hi Cat! Yes, that should be fine. Not knowing how big your pork chops are, I'd say try adding an extra minute or two per side while searing. And then definitely use a digital thermometer to check the temperature when they finish cooking in the gravy. It'll be fine if you need to continue cooking them in the gravy for a few additional minutes. Just keep the lid on so it stays nice and saucy and hot in the pan. Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer Henderson

    July 22, 2021 at 11:07 am

    This was amazing! I used Italian spices bc that’s all I had on hand. I even forgot to add the sour cream and it was still so tasty! Next time I won’t forget!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      July 23, 2021 at 7:17 am

      Yay, I'm so glad you loved it Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

      Reply
  13. Jenny

    August 03, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    Do you think this would be good over rice?

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      August 04, 2021 at 8:24 am

      Yes, I think it would be great with rice - it would go well with some of the extra gravy drizzled over it!

      Reply
      • Jenny

        August 04, 2021 at 8:55 am

        That’s exactly what we did, it was delicious!

        Reply
        • Kathryn Doherty

          August 05, 2021 at 1:12 pm

          Excellent, so happy to hear it! 😊

          Reply
  14. helan

    August 14, 2021 at 1:18 am

    Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      August 15, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing! 😊

      Reply
  15. Craig

    November 27, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    I c a n cook already but wanted to do something different for my wife tonight. I remember making a recipe like this when I was still in school. This recipe has the old one beat to shreds. I agree on the gravy...you could *sop* this up with a biscuit! Next time I make this it will be with pork cutlets over grits in the morning.
    Good recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      November 28, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      I'm so happy to hear you loved it Craig! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  16. Shelly

    October 07, 2022 at 9:04 pm

    This was delicious!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      October 08, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      Yay, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  17. Vicky

    October 25, 2023 at 10:28 pm

    made this tonight! Was great! used plain greek yogurt and dried thyme in the gravy, poured gravy over the left over mashed potatoes and peas and carrots. So good! Def will be making this again! Qyick and easy!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      November 01, 2023 at 8:15 am

      I'm so happy to hear you loved this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Terry

    November 01, 2023 at 8:42 am

    Is the 135 - 140 in F or C?

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      November 02, 2023 at 8:10 am

      It's Fahrenheit.

      Reply
    • Mary

      January 07, 2024 at 11:35 am

      Hi Kathryn! For whatever reason, over the years neither my hubby or I can stand thyme!! Any suggestions for a replacement?? Thanks! Mary

      Reply
      • Kathryn Doherty

        January 10, 2024 at 7:45 am

        You could try a different herb like oregano or rosemary or parsley for seasoning the pork chops and using in the gravy. Hope that helps!

        Reply
  19. Ethel E

    March 18, 2024 at 8:47 pm

    I found this recipe trying to find a different way to make my pork chops. I have to tell you... this is my new favorite meal. The gravy was fantastic! I'm very surprised it only had a 4.4 star rating. This is a solid 10. Everyone was licking their plates.Who knew, Thyme was so flavorful. Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      March 20, 2024 at 9:46 am

      Oh I'm so happy to hear you loved it! Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Linda

    August 05, 2024 at 10:51 pm

    Just popping in to say this was incredible. Pork loin chops are so easy to overcook and become dry and/or tough. This has been my Achilles heel until today! Perfect - juicy, tender, flavorful! Thank you for a great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      August 07, 2024 at 11:55 am

      Oh I'm so happy to hear you loved it Linda! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
  21. Janice Kern

    August 15, 2024 at 2:56 pm

    I don't like pork loin chops as they are always tough and dry. I'm sure I overcook them. My man loves pork and pork loin chops the best. So I'm going to make this today for dinner. The gravy looks delicious. Will double the gravy and use over rice and the chops. I will use a digital thermometer to be sure I don't overcook them.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      August 19, 2024 at 1:31 pm

      Yay, I hope you enjoy them! And I hear you... pork is really easy to overcook. Hope these tips and a thermometer help!

      Reply
  22. Naomi

    August 23, 2024 at 9:19 pm

    These were delicious! Pork chops are one of my husband's favorite meals, but I've been too afraid to make them. This recipe was simple to follow and super yummy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      August 26, 2024 at 11:36 am

      Oh yay, I'm so happy to hear these were a hit! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
  23. Kait

    February 03, 2025 at 7:31 pm

    I followed the recipe but my gravy turned really gooey .. I kept adding broth to thin it out but the goo just kept absorbing it.. any idea why??
    I used gluten free baking flour.. would that make a difference?
    I ended up tossing the gravy and improvising .. but I was really
    Looking forward too this meal and hoping to give it another go!

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      February 05, 2025 at 11:56 am

      Hmm, it definitely shouldn't be gooey. The gluten free baking flour may be the culprit here. It has a different chemical make up, so it could have thrown off your gravy. I have never tested this recipe with GF flour - only regular all purpose flour and white wheat flour and whole wheat flour. All of those work great, so I'd recommend using one of those. Also be sure to measure the flour evenly and carefully and make sure the heat is reduced to medium low. Too much flour or too high a heat could also affect the texture. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  24. Sandra Adkins

    April 01, 2025 at 3:01 pm

    We loved these pork chops. I served mine with mashed potatoes and biscuits. The gravy is delicious.

    Reply
    • Kathryn Doherty

      April 03, 2025 at 8:07 am

      Yay, I'm so happy to hear you loved this pork chop recipe! And YES to mashed potatoes and biscuits to go with it, yum!

      Reply
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