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Instant Pot® Smothered Pork Chops

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 13, 2019
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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!

Instant Pot® Smothered Pork Chops

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    3
    Remove pork chops, and place on plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Step 
    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.

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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