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Instant Pot® Smothered Pork Chops

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4
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Best. Instant Pot®. Recipe. Ever. This delicious pork chop dinner recipe puts all of the magical appliance’s skills to good use, from sautéing, to pressure cooking, to making a sauce. Prepare yourself—you’re about to become an Instant Pot® master chef!
Updated Sep 13, 2019
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (3 cups)
  • 1 cup sliced yellow onions
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 (3/4-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops (1 3/4 lb)
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes, prepared as directed on pouch
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  • 1
    On 6-quart Instant Pot®, select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Melt butter in insert. Add mushrooms, onions, thyme, pepper and salt; cook 11 to 13 minutes or until mushrooms are lightly browned and onions soften. Select CANCEL. Stir in broth and soy sauce; continue to stir 30 to 60 seconds to remove browned bits from bottom of insert.
  • 2
    Add pork chops to mixture in insert. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 2 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure. Internal temperature of pork should be at least 145°F using instant-read thermometer. If pork is not done, select MANUAL and cook on high pressure 1 to 2 minutes longer. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
  • 3
    Remove pork chops, and place on plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
  • 4
    In small bowl, beat whipping cream and cornstarch with whisk. Select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat liquid to simmering. Beat in cornstarch mixture with whisk; cook 30 to 60 seconds, beating frequently, until thickened. Select CANCEL. Serve over pork chops with potatoes. Top with parsley.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Be sure to purchase thin bone-in pork chops. Thicker cut chops won’t get done in this short cook time.
  • tip 2
    For an easy shortcut, purchase presliced mushrooms.

Nutrition

580 Calories, 31g Total Fat, 38g Protein, 37g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
580
Calories from Fat
280
Total Fat
31g
48%
Saturated Fat
16g
82%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
145mg
49%
Sodium
1390mg
58%
Potassium
1140mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
11%
Sugars
5g
Protein
38g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 4 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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