French Onion Pork Chops

Satisfy your cravings for something savory with this delicious French Onion Pork Chops recipe. Juicy pork chops are smothered in a rich and flavorful French onion sauce, making for a comforting and easy-to-make meal. Serve these Smothered Pork Chops with my Mississippi Mud Potatoes or Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potatoes and you have a meal the entire family will enjoy!

French Onion Pork Chops

I don’t know about you, but my meal plan often consists of chicken dinners with the occasional ground beef meal thrown in. To change things up, I have recently tried to incorporate more pork into our diet and these pork French Onion Smothered Pork Chops may just go down as our new family favorite! Easy to make using only 4 simple ingredients, these are oven ready in only 5 minutes making them perfect for a busy weeknight! If you’re a big chicken fan, you can also make a similar version of this pork chop recipe using chicken! Love French Onion? Also try my French Onion Soup Rice!

Ingredients Needed

Below is a brief overview of what is needed for these French Onion Dip Pork Chops. To see printable recipe card with exact amounts, scroll to the bottom of this post or hit the “jump to recipe” button at the top.

• Pork Chops– for this recipe, you’ll need 8 boneless pork chops, boneless pork rib-eye chops are a tasty option, but any cut works great!
• French Onion Dip– any brand works, however, my family loves Lipton French Onion Dip and finds it has the creamiest, tastiest flavor.
• Cheese– shredded Cheddar cheese is my go-to, however, you can also use Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Monterrey, Swiss cheese, etc.
• French Fried Onions– crispy fried onions are the best part as they bring the crunchy topping and really enhance the texture. Any brand works, we use French’s.

Substitutions and Variations

• Sour Cream or plain Greek Yogurt can be used in place of the French Onion Dip if preferred. If going this route, I recommend seasoning the pork chops with salt, pepper, and additional seasonings of your choice since using the dip adds lots of flavor.
• In place of the Cheddar Cheese, feel free to use Monterrey Jack, Colby Jack, Mozzarella, or Pepper Jack Cheese. Any shredded cheese will work great.
• For additional onion flavor, slice up white or yellow onions and add the sliced onions on top prior to placing the baking pan in the oven. You can even saute them beforehand for added caramelized onions into the meal.

Storing Leftovers

Once fully cooled, you can place leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze the pork chops in a freezer safe container up to 3 months, however, just know that once thawed, the onion texture will be a bit soggy and not as flavorful. To reheat, place in microwave and heat in 30 second increments until heated through. You can also place in the air fryer at 380 degrees for about 5-10 minutes, cover with aluminum foil if the top starts getting too golden brown.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when this onion pork chop recipe is cooked through?

For well done pork chops, you will want the internal temperature to reach 160 degrees. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. If you don’t want your pork chops well done, the internal temperature needs to reach at least 145 degrees.

What goes with French Onion Pork Chops?

My family pairs this with Loaded Mashed Potatoes or my Crispy Parmesan Potatoes! We add in some type of vegetable such as Crispy Brussel Sprouts or my Cheesy Zucchini Casserole. Since my husband loves a bread item at dinner, we can’t forget to add a Buttery Dinner Roll (just like Texas Roadhouse) or piece of homemade Black Angus Cheesy Garlic Bread to the plate!

Can I make a similar version of these French Pork Chops using my slow cooker?

Absolutely! My grandma’s original recipe called for using 1 can French Onion Soup (Campbell’s) with ½ cup water and 4 pork chops. Place your pork chops on the bottom of your crock pot and in a small bowl, combine the water and soup. Pour mixture over pork cops and cover slow cooker with lid. Cook on low for about 8 hours, or 4 hours on high. Once chops are tender, remove and scoop some of the French Onion Gravy on top just before serving. PRO TIP: for additional flavor, add in ½ pack of French Onion Soup mix.

More Pork Chop Recipes to try

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Pork Chops with Stuffing– a family favorite oven ready in only 10 minutes!

Ranch Coated Pork Chops– packed with flavor and only require a few simple ingredients! Ready for the oven in less than 10 minutes, dinner is served in no time!

Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops– tender pork chops combined with bacon, onions, and garlic smothered in a mouthwatering gravy. Perfect for any night of the week!

Honey Garlic Glazed Pork Chops– easy to prepare and packed with flavor! Using only 4 ingredients, you'll love the simplicity! Grilled or cooked in a skillet!

Italian Breaded Pork Chops– golden brown and crispy on the outside, but moist and packed full of flavor on the inside, these Italian Breaded Pork Chops make a great meal option!