Creamy Ranch Baked Pork Chops

Easy Southern Comfort Food Made Diabetic Friendly

There's nothing better than coming home after a long day and having dinner in the oven within minutes. These Creamy Ranch Baked Pork Chops are one of those recipes that feels like comfort food without spending an hour in the kitchen.

Everything goes into one baking dish, and while it bakes, the creamy ranch sauce turns ordinary pork chops into a tender, flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Front Porch Tip: Around here, we love recipes that don't require standing over the stove. If I can stir together a quick homemade sauce, pour it over dinner, and let the oven do the rest, that's a recipe worth keeping!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• One baking dish
• No browning required
• Ready with just a few minutes of prep
• Creamy homemade sauce
• Perfect for busy weeknights
• Family approved Southern comfort food

Ingredients

• 6 assorted pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
• ¾ cup ranch dressing
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, softened cream cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper until smooth.
5. Pour the sauce evenly over the pork chops.
6. Dot the top with the butter pieces.
7. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
8. Bake for 50 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
10. Allow the pork chops to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Spoon plenty of the creamy ranch sauce over each pork chop.

Serve It With

• Southern Green Beans with Bacon
• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Deviled Egg Salad
• Garlic Butter Broccoli
• Fresh Garden Salad

Michelle's Front Porch Thoughts

One thing you'll notice around Front Porch Diabetic is that I love recipes made with everyday ingredients. Instead of relying on canned cream soups, I prefer making a quick homemade sauce that's just as easy and tastes even better.

Good Southern cooking doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes the simplest recipes become the ones your family asks for again and again.

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: Approximately 440
• Protein: 36g
• Net Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fat: 30g

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