✨ Introduction
These tender pork chops 🥩 are slow-cooked in a savory broth, topped with melted cheese 🧀 and fresh herbs 🌿. A comforting, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for dinner nights. 😋
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥩 2 thick-cut pork chops
- 🧅 1 small onion, sliced
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🍗 1 cup chicken broth
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- 🧀 ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- 🌿 Fresh parsley for garnish
- 🛢️ 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- 🥘 In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear pork chops on both sides until golden brown.
- 🍲 Place sliced onions and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add seared pork chops on top.
- 🍗 Pour chicken broth over the chops. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or until tender.
- 🧀 In the last 15 minutes, sprinkle cheese over the pork chops and cover until melted.
- 🌿 Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
🔄 Methods
- Use beef or turkey chops for variation 🐄🦃.
- Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor 🍄🌶️.
- Swap cheddar for gouda or provolone 🧀.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies 🥔🍚🥦.
📚 History
Slow-cooked pork dishes are beloved in many cuisines 🇺🇸🇫🇷. This cheesy version adds a modern comfort twist to a classic preparation.
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 High protein from pork
- 🧅 Antioxidants from onions and garlic
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🍗 Hydration and flavor from broth
🎨 Formation
Serve directly from the slow cooker or plate individually. Garnish with herbs 🌿 and pair with warm sides for a complete meal 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Cheesy Slow Cooker Pork Chops are juicy, rich, and satisfying—a perfect dish for cozy nights or family gatherings. 🧀✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Comfort food fans
- 🥩 Meat lovers
- 🧀 Cheese enthusiasts
- 🍲 Slow cooker fans