Bacon Mushroom Pork Chops
Bacon Mushroom Pork Chops are a delightful main dish that combines savory, smoky bacon with tender pork chops and earthy mushrooms. This recipe features perfectly seared pork topped with a creamy mushroom sauce enriched by crispy bacon bits, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Ideal for special occasions or comforting weeknight dinners, this dish will impress your family and friends while filling your kitchen with delectable aromas. Get ready to indulge in a satisfying meal that brings warmth to your dining table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: chop bacon, slice onion, mince garlic, and clean mushrooms.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove bacon but retain drippings.
- Increase heat to medium-high; season pork chops with salt and pepper. Sear chops for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions for 3 minutes; add garlic and mushrooms until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping browned bits from the pan. Stir in thyme and cooked bacon; simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return pork chops to the skillet; coat in sauce and let simmer on low for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg