Instant Pot Pork Chops
Tender, juicy sautéed pork chops cooked in a rich and creamy mushroom gravy! These Instant Pot Pork Chops will make a quick, but wonderfully delicious meal.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large bone-in pork chops, about one-inch thick, or you can also use 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup heavy cream, optional
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season pork chops with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, basil, and rosemary.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and press the “Saute” button.
- Add olive oil and butter to the instant pot.
- When oil is hot and butter is melted, add the pork chops and brown on each side; about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Remove pork chops and transfer to a plate; set aside.
- To the insert of the instant pot add the onions and cook for 1 minute. Add more oil, if needed.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth.
- Return pork chops to the instant pot.
- Secure the lid in place. Select “Pressure Cook” and set on HIGH for 10 minutes.
- When the cooking time ends, release pressure and then do a quick release.
- Carefully remove the lid and transfer pork chops to a serving dish.
- Select the "Saute" mode on the Instant pot.
- In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water until combined; add it to the sauce in the instant pot. Stir constantly until gravy has thickened.
- Optionally, stir in some heavy cream for a creamier gravy sauce and continue to cook for 1 minute, or until heated through.
- Taste for salt and pepper; adjust to taste.
- Serve the pork chops with the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 853kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1770mg | Potassium: 1218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1561IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
