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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Easy Skillet Pork Chops with Gravy
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.
Holly
These porks chops look really tender and delicious! And since I'm all about sauce that gravy takes it too a whole 'natha level!
Kathryn
That gravy definitely takes it up a few notches! It's so creamy and yummy!
Erin @ Suburban Simplicity
Love pork chops and gravy! Such a good comfort meal! Add some potatoes and it's perrrrfect!
Kathryn
Such a classic, comforting combo, right?!
Amanda J Duncan
This was so good! I dislike pork chops, so I was looking for a gravy recipe and this was amazing.
Kathryn Doherty
Oh yay! I'm so glad you loved pork chops this way! 🙂
Brianna
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. 😛
Kathryn
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!
Laurie
I made this tonight, and it was wonderful! Thank you!
Kathryn Doherty
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it Laurie! Thanks so much for sharing!
Shaye
Gonna try the gravy tonight but I have no sour cream or yogurt so I will try with light cream.
Kathryn Doherty
I haven't tried it with light cream, but I'd love to hear how it turned out Shaye!
Meagan Pitchford
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!!!
Kathryn Doherty
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! 😊
Lawrence Gibbs
This was a great idea for pork chops and gravy it was nice and tasty
Kathryn Doherty
I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Jamie
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!
Kathryn Doherty
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. 😊
Amanda delles
Super yummy even my super picky 8 year old ate an entire pork chop and wanted more.
Kathryn Doherty
I'm so happy to hear you all loved it Amanda! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
Jane
I am trying to make a few dinners to put up for a friend of mine. Who’s having a baby. Could I make this dish and freeze it for her? Thank you, Jane.
Kathryn Doherty
Oh that's so thoughtful of you, what a good friend! I know she'll really appreciate it. However, I'm not sure this recipe is the best candidate. The pork chops might dry out a bit and the gravy likely won't hold up super well to freezing and thawing and reheating. I actually have a post with some ideas and recipes for taking to a new mom that might have some better options to consider making: https://www.familyfoodonthetable.com/best-recipes-new-mom/ I hope that helps!
Linda
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!
Kathryn Doherty
I'm so happy to hear it was a hit for your family!! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
Kim
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 😉
Kathryn Doherty
Haha, so sneaky! I hope you all enjoyed it Kim! 😊
Becca
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?
Kathryn Doherty
Oh sure, I think that would be fine to swap in. Hope you enjoy it!
Cat
I only have bone in pork chops - I presume that will work. Any idea how long should they be cooked for?
Kathryn Doherty
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!
Jennifer Henderson
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!
Kathryn Doherty
Yay, I'm so glad you loved it Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊
Jenny
Do you think this would be good over rice?
Kathryn Doherty
Yes, I think it would be great with rice - it would go well with some of the extra gravy drizzled over it!
Jenny
That’s exactly what we did, it was delicious!
Kathryn Doherty
Excellent, so happy to hear it! 😊
helan
Thanks For Sharing this Amazing Recipe. My Family Loved It. I will be sharing this Recipe with my Friends. Hope They will like it.
Kathryn Doherty
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Craig
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!
Kathryn Doherty
I'm so happy to hear you loved it Craig! Thanks for sharing!
Shelly
This was delicious!
Kathryn Doherty
Yay, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing!
Vicky
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!
Kathryn Doherty
I'm so happy to hear you loved this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙂
Terry
Is the 135 - 140 in F or C?
Kathryn Doherty
It's Fahrenheit.
Mary
Hi Kathryn! For whatever reason, over the years neither my hubby or I can stand thyme!! Any suggestions for a replacement?? Thanks! Mary
Kathryn Doherty
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!
Ethel E
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
Kathryn Doherty
Oh I'm so happy to hear you loved it! Thank you for sharing!! 🙂
Linda
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!!
Kathryn Doherty
Oh I'm so happy to hear you loved it Linda! Thank you so much for sharing!
Janice Kern
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.
Kathryn Doherty
Yay, I hope you enjoy them! And I hear you... pork is really easy to overcook. Hope these tips and a thermometer help!
Naomi
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!
Kathryn Doherty
Oh yay, I'm so happy to hear these were a hit! Thanks so much for sharing!
Kait
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!
Kathryn Doherty
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!
Sandra Adkins
We loved these pork chops. I served mine with mashed potatoes and biscuits. The gravy is delicious.
Kathryn Doherty
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!