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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

Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Servings 2

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.

January 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.