Creamy Smothered Ranch Pork Chops for Two

Name: Creamy Smothered Ranch Pork Chops for Two
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup); 2 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 lb/500 g), trimmed of fat; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup chive & onion cream cheese spread (from 227 g container); 2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix (from 28 g package); 2 cups cooked egg noodles; Chopped fresh chives, if desired

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 2

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This quick and complete dinner for two is done in just 30 minutes—really! Bone-in pork chops get smothered in a creamy ranch skillet sauce and come served with cooked egg noodles.

Jan 22, 2018

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
2 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 lb/500 g), trimmed of fat
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup chive & onion cream cheese spread (from 227 g container)
2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix (from 28 g package)
2 cups cooked egg noodles
Chopped fresh chives, if desired

Steps

1

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and tender. Transfer mixture to plate.
2

Season pork chops with pepper. Add to same skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until browned (145°F). Remove from skillet to plate; cover and keep warm.
3

Add chicken broth, cream cheese spread, ranch seasoning and cooked onions to skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until bubbly and slightly thickened. Add pork chops back to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
4

Cool 5 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken. Serve with egg noodles. Garnish with chopped chives.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Chive & onion cream cheese spread is found in the refrigerated aisle near the regular cream cheese.

Nutrition Information

680 Calories, 32g Total Fat, 47g Protein, 50g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings

Calories: 680

Total Fat: 32g

Saturated Fat: 15g

Trans Fat: 0.5g

Cholesterol: 205mg

Sodium: 1390mg

Total Carbs: 50g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Protein: 47g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.