Tender, juicy, and bathed in a creamy ranch sauce, these Instant Pot pork chops are a favorite weeknight meal. Each chop is seared to a golden brown, stays moist inside, and is packed with aromatic garlic and herbs.
This is one of those recipes you’ll return to again and again. These seared ranch pork chops finish in about 30 minutes and deliver comforting flavor with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love This Pork Chops Recipe
- Hearty. Savory pork, a rich creamy sauce, and plenty of garlic and herbs make this a satisfying dish.
- Kid-friendly. Boneless chops and a tangy ranch cream sauce tend to please both kids and adults.
- Quick and easy. You can have this one-pot meal ready in about 30 minutes with little hands-on time.
Ingredients For Instant Pot Pork Chops
- Ranch seasoning mix: garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried chives, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pork chops: olive oil, unsalted butter, boneless pork chops, garlic, and chicken broth.
- Sauce: heavy cream.
How to Make Instant Pot Pork Chops
These pork chops are easy and fast to prepare—sear, pressure cook, and finish with a creamy ranch sauce.
- Make the ranch seasoning. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried chives, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat the pork chops with cooking spray and season with the mix.
- Sear the chops. Use the sauté setting on the Instant Pot with olive oil and butter. Sear the pork chops about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic. Cook minced garlic for 15 seconds, add ¼ cup of chicken broth and scrape the bottom to deglaze. Stir in the remaining broth and return the chops to the pot.
- Cook. Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural release, then quick release any remaining pressure. Check the internal temperature; it should read at least 145°F.
- Finish the sauce. Set the pot to sauté, bring the liquid to a simmer, then whisk in the heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of the ranch seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Return the pork chops to the sauce and heat through for 1 minute.
Recipe Tips And Variations
- Get a good sear. Browning the chops adds flavor and helps seal in juices.
- Adjust cooking time. This recipe uses 1-inch-thick chops; change the pressure time for thinner or thicker cuts.
- Deglaze thoroughly. Scrape up browned bits when you add the broth to capture maximum flavor.
- Use store-bought seasoning. A packaged ranch mix works if you prefer convenience.
- Customize the seasoning. Increase or decrease the ranch mix to suit your taste.
- Sauce swaps. Heavy cream can be replaced with half-and-half or evaporated milk for a lighter option.
- Don’t overcrowd. Sear only as many chops as fit without touching so they brown rather than steam.
Serving Suggestions
This rich, meaty main pairs well with lighter vegetable sides. Roasted green beans with squash and tomatoes, a fresh Green Goddess or heirloom tomato salad, or roasted carrots are all excellent choices.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerate or freeze. Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight before reheating.
- Reheat. Warm covered in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes or use the microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
More Pork Chop Recipes
If you enjoy pork chops, try other easy and delicious preparations like skillet pork chops, breaded baked pork chops, oven-baked bone-in chops, jerk or honey-soy grilled chops, or stuffed pork chops.
4.48 from 23 votes
Instant Pot Pork Chops
by Katerina Petrovska
Instant Pot pork chops are tender and juicy with a golden brown sear, smothered in a rich and tangy ranch cream sauce. They’re easy, hearty, and perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 30
Servings: 4 serves
Ingredients
For the Ranch Seasoning Mix:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill
- ¾ teaspoon dried chives
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
For the Pork Chops:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 (1-inch thick) boneless pork chops
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- dried dill and/or dried chives, for garnish
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Combine garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and dried chives in a bowl; season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
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Lightly grease the pork chops and season them with about 1 teaspoon of the ranch mix, or to taste.
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Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add olive oil and butter.
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When the butter melts, sear the chops 2 minutes per side until golden. Do this in batches if needed. Remove and keep warm.
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Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 15 seconds.
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Pour in ¼ cup of chicken broth and scrape the bottom to remove browned bits.
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Stir in the remaining broth, then return the pork chops to the Instant Pot.
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Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
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Allow a 10-minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure. Verify chops reach 145°F; if not, let them rest covered for 1–2 minutes.
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Remove chops to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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Set the pot to sauté and bring the liquid to a simmer.
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Whisk in the heavy cream and 2 teaspoons of the ranch seasoning, adjusting to taste.
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Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3–4 minutes.
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Return the pork chops and any collected juices to the pot.
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Simmer for 1 minute until heated through, then serve garnished with dried dill or chives.
Equipment
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Instant Pot
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Whisk
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Wooden spoon
Notes
- Brown the pork chops to enhance flavor and retain moisture.
- Adjust pressure time for chops thicker or thinner than 1 inch.
- Deglaze the pot with chicken broth and scrape up browned bits for best flavor.
- Store-bought ranch seasoning can be used instead of the homemade mix.
- Heavy cream may be swapped for half-and-half or evaporated milk.
- Sear chops in batches to avoid steaming instead of browning.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months; reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Values may vary based on ingredients and tools used.
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