🍲 Crock-Pot Smothered Pork Chops 🥩

Savor the Comfort: Slow-cooked to perfection, these pork chops are a hug in a dish!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Generously season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic until they are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until everything is well combined and heated through.
5. Pour the flavorful sauce mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker.
6. Cover and set the slow cooker to low heat. Let the pork chops cook for 4-6 hours until they are wonderfully tender.
7. Serve the pork chops hot, garnished with fresh parsley if using.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 330
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an added touch of gourmet, throw in some sliced mushrooms to the skillet when you sauté the onions and garlic.
- These smothered pork chops pair beautifully with sides like mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or steamed green vegetables for a complete, hearty meal.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 4-6 hours | Serving: 4