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Your entire meal made in your slow cooker and covered in a creamy ranch sauce. This easy Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes was a family favorite. Pork chops, green beans, and potatoes slow cooked to perfection.
When you need an easy dinner that cooks all in one pot, this Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes is the perfect recipe. Tender pork chops and hearty potatoes cook together in a rich, creamy ranch sauce for a comforting meal with very little prep work.
If you are looking for an easy slow cooker pork chop recipe that feels like a complete homemade dinner, this creamy ranch version is one your family will want on repeat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
A Complete Slow Cooker Dinner
My recipe for Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops have been a favorite with my readers and I knew this one would be loved just as much. The pork chops and potatoes cook together in the same slow cooker, giving you a hearty main dish and side without dirtying several pans. Add a simple vegetable, and dinner is ready.
Perfect for Busy Weeknights
This recipe only takes a few minutes to prepare before the slow cooker does the rest of the work. It is a great option for days when you know the evening will be busy.
Ingredient Notes:
- Boneless Pork Chops – Boneless pork chops work well because they are easy to serve and cook evenly. Choose chops that are similar in thickness so they finish cooking at the same time.
- Potatoes – Cut larger potatoes in half or into smaller pieces so they become tender before the pork is overcooked.
- Fresh Green Beans – I love using fresh green beans, but frozen will work as well.
- Cream of chicken soup – The condensed soup creates the base of the creamy sauce and helps keep the pork chops moist while they cook.
- Milk
- Seasoning – I used garlic powder, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Directions:
Step One – Add your thinly sliced potatoes, pork chops, and then green beans to the slow cooker.
Step Two – In a mixing bowl whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
Pour these over ingredients in your slow cooker.
Step Three – Cook on low for 5-6 hours. When pork is cooked through and potatoes are tender serve and enjoy.
Tips for Best Results
- Cut potatoes into small, even pieces. This helps them cook at the same rate as the pork, so nothing ends up underdone.
- Skip the thin-cut pork chops. Thinner chops dry out over a long cook time, so stick with thicker ones for the juiciest results.
- Check the pork chops early if cooking on High. Every slow cooker runs a little differently, so start checking a bit before the recipe time to avoid overcooking.
FAQs
Can I use thinly sliced potatoes?
Yes. Thinly sliced potatoes cook faster and are a good option when cooking the pork chops on High. Arrange them in an even layer so they cook consistently.
Can I cook these pork chops on High?
Yes. Cook them on High for approximately 2½–3½ hours, checking early to avoid overcooking. The exact time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops and how hot your slow cooker runs. I prefer to cook them on low since cooking them on high I found lead them to being dry.
How do I keep pork chops from drying out in the slow cooker?
Use thicker pork chops, avoid cooking them longer than necessary, and check their internal temperature early. Boneless chops can dry out quickly once they are overcooked.
Can I use frozen pork chops?
It is best to thaw the pork chops before placing them in the slow cooker so they cook evenly and reach a safe temperature within the proper amount of time.
How do I know when the pork chops are done?
Pork is safely cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F followed by a short rest. Use a meat thermometer to prevent the pork from overcooking.
Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?
Yes. You can mix the sauce and prepare the potatoes ahead of time. Store everything separately in the refrigerator, then assemble it in the slow cooker when you are ready to cook.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Boneless Pork Chops, (about 4-5 chops )
- 3 medium Potatoes, (thinly sliced)
- 4 cups Fresh Green beans
- 21 oz Cream of chicken soup, (2 cans of 10.5 oz)
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 oz Ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add your thinly sliced potatoes, pork chops, and then green beans to the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Pour this over ingredients in your slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours. When pork is cooked through and potatoes are tender serve and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Can you use bone in pork chops?
Yes you can! They might take a little longer to cook with the bone in.
I’m assuming you use condensed soup. Is that right?
Yes that is right!
Could you cook this in the oven?
Hi Morgan, I have yet to try this in the oven but I am sure it could be done. I would toss it all in a casserole dish and cook until the pork is done and potatoes are tender.
Have you tried this with chicken?
Yes! I have made it with chicken and usually do carrots with instead of green beans.
Hi Jennie
I have everything on hand except the cream if mushroom is there a substitute or will it come out good with out since there is milk n ranch seasonings
Hi Lucy, I have yet to try this recipe without the cream of chicken soup. It would cook without it but you wouldn’t get that creamy sauce so I don’t think it would turn out right without it. You can try a homemade version of cream of soup. There are a lot online and they are usually just milk, flour, broth, with salt and pepper. I don’t have a recipe for one but if you google a cream of chicken substitute there are a lot fo recipes and it seems pretty simple to make.
Hope that helps!
Hi Jennie! I’m putting this together today for dinner, but was wondering about the potatoes… You indicated that they need to be “sliced”. Although, I’m not sure if by sliced you mean scalloped potatoe(thin&round) OR cut up any which way your heart desires…. I’m worried about the potatoes not being fully cooked when everything else is ready. It’s something that’s happened in the past, so for the most part, I try to steer clear of cooking potatoes in the crock pot. SMH. 😊😊
Hi Trisha. I sliced them like scalloped potatoes (maybe a tad bit thicker) then cut that slice into 4s. I think that any way your hearts desires works as long as they as not left to big they should cook and be tender. I hope you enjoy the recipe!
What are the best kind of potatoes to use?
For this recipe I used a russet potato but any potato you prefer will work. I hope you enjoy it!!
My crock pot is high 4/6 or low 8/10
What setting would I use??
I think either setting should work but you would want to check on it sooner. If you will be away from your slow cooker then try the low setting. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Should I use fresh green.beans. Or canned green beans or frozen green beans? Thanks
Hi Jane Ann, for this recipe I used can green beans that are drained and fresh when making this recipe and both work great. You could also do frozen but I would allow them to thaw a little so you do not have extra water in the slow cooker.
Is the Ranch Seasoning, dry Hidden Valley Ranch Salad dressing?
Yes that is what I used! Any brand dry ranch seasoning will work. Hope you enjoy the recipe Inez!