Creamy Dijon Mushroom Pork Chops
Tender pork chops cooked in a creamy Dijon mushroom sauce that tastes like comfort in a skillet. This easy one-pan dinner is rich, flavorful, and ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy nights when you still want something that feels special.
Servings: 4
Calories: 387kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops ¾ to 1 inch thick
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chicken broth low sodium
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried
- parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and sauté until browned and softened, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in Dijon, chicken broth, and thyme. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
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Notes
- Pork: I like using boneless chops that are about an inch thick. They cook quickly and stay juicy. If you only have bone in, just cook them a little longer until done.
- Mushrooms: Cremini are my favorite here because they have great flavor and soak up the sauce. White mushrooms work too. Slice them thick so they do not vanish while cooking.
- Sauce: Dijon mustard is what makes this so good. It adds that nice tangy flavor and a bit of depth. If you want it stronger, just stir in another small spoonful at the end.
- Cream: Heavy cream makes the sauce silky and rich. Half and half works if you need to, but milk will be too thin.
- Storage: Leftovers keep well for about three days in the fridge. Warm them up gently on low heat and add a splash of broth or cream if the sauce has thickened too much.
- Serving Tip: This sauce was made for mashed potatoes, noodles, or a big slice of crusty bread. It is impossible to go wrong.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 823mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
