Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops
These crockpot garlic parmesan pork chops and potatoes are the ultimate easy, cheesy comfort food! Juicy pork chops are seared to lock in flavor, then slow-cooked with tender baby potatoes in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce. It’s a true one pot meal that’s always reliable and perfect for a family dinner.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- You don’t need to think about side dishes. The potatoes cook right in the slow cooker.
- That garlic Parmesan sauce gets soaked up by the potatoes, which might just be the best part.
- Uses a shortcut ingredient that delivers big flavor with almost no effort – my favorite kind of meal!
What You’ll Need & Process Overview
Pork chops and baby potatoes slow cook together in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, for a complete meal with very little hands-on effort. You’ll need pork chops, baby potatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Parmesan garlic wing sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a little butter for browning the pork chops.
The pork chops are quickly seared before heading into the slow cooker, which helps build extra flavor and gives them a beautiful golden color.
The potatoes form the base of the dish, soaking up all that creamy garlic Parmesan goodness as they cook. A simple mixture of wing sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese creates the sauce, which slowly works its magic over several hours until the pork chops are tender and the potatoes are perfectly cooked.
Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and dinner is ready!
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Don’t skip the sear: Browning the pork chops before adding them to the slow cooker adds extra flavor and helps keep them juicy during the long cooking time.
- Put the potatoes on the bottom: The potatoes need the most direct heat, so layering them underneath the pork chops helps them cook evenly and become perfectly tender.
- Check for doneness: Pork chops are fully cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. A meat thermometer takes out all the guesswork.
- Give the sauce a stir before serving: The cream sauce can separate slightly during cooking. A quick stir brings everything back together.
- Choose similar-sized potatoes: Cutting larger potatoes in half helps everything cook at the same rate.
- Use thick-cut pork chops if possible: They tend to stay juicier in the slow cooker than very thin pork chops.
- Make the most of the sauce: This creamy garlic Parmesan sauce is too good to waste. Spoon plenty over the pork chops and potatoes when serving!
- Adjust the seasoning at the end: Different brands of garlic Parmesan wing sauce vary in saltiness, so taste before adding any extra salt.
Substitutions
- Pork chops: Boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs work well if you’d prefer a different protein.
- Potatoes: Baby potatoes are convenient, but Yukon Gold potatoes, russet potatoes cut into chunks, or even sweet potatoes can be used instead.
- Garlic Parmesan wing sauce: Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a popular choice, but you can substitute Alfredo sauce and add extra garlic and Parmesan cheese to create a similar flavor profile.
- Heavy cream: Half-and-half or evaporated milk can be used for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Parmesan cheese: Romano or Asiago cheese are great alternatives.
- Fresh parsley: Chopped chives or green onions make a nice garnish if you don’t have parsley.
Variations & Extras
- Extra Cheesy: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese over the pork chops during the last few minutes of cooking for an extra cheesy finish.
- Veggie Boost: Add spinach, broccoli florets, or sliced mushrooms during the last hour of cooking to make the meal even heartier.
- Spicy Version: Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or use a spicy garlic Parmesan wing sauce for a little extra heat.
- Bacon Lovers: Top with crumbled bacon just before serving for a smoky, savory twist.
- Creamy Ranch Twist: Mix a packet of ranch seasoning into the sauce before pouring it over the pork chops and potatoes.
- Garlic Lovers: Add a few cloves of minced garlic to the sauce mixture for even more garlic flavor.
- Loaded Potato Style: Finish with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon, and sliced green onions for a loaded baked potato-inspired dinner.
Serving Ideas
This is a true one pot dinner, so you really don’t need to add any sides. If you like, just add some crusty bread for scooping up the sauce, or your favorite green veggie or side salad.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 6 pork chops
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound baby potatoes halved
- 12 ounces parmesan garlic wing sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork chops on both sides with the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, just until lightly browned. They don't need to be cooked through at this stage.
- Add the halved baby potatoes to the bottom of your slow cooker and spread them out into an even layer.
- Arrange the browned pork chops on top of the potatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic Parmesan wing sauce, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the pork chops and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Give the sauce a quick stir, then sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Spoon plenty of the sauce over the pork chops and potatoes and serve warm.
Have you tried this? I’d love to hear your thoughts below!