Variations & Tips
For extra flavor, you can season the pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder before layering them in the slow cooker—just keep in mind this will technically add more ingredients beyond the base five.
If you prefer a milder sauce, swap cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken, or use half colby and half mild cheddar.
Creamy pork pasta with green beans on the side
To stretch the meal, stir in a cup of frozen peas or mixed vegetables during the last 10–15 minutes on WARM so they heat through without getting mushy. For a bit of tang, you can add 2–3 tablespoons of sour cream at the very end when you stir in the pasta, which will make the sauce extra creamy.
Food safety tips: Always start with fully thawed pork chops, never frozen, so they reach a safe internal temperature evenly in the slow cooker. Pork should reach at least 145°F (63°C) with a 3-minute rest; in this recipe it will typically go higher and become very tender, which is fine. Keep the lid on the slow cooker as much as possible to maintain a safe cooking temperature, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow containers. Reheat leftovers until steaming hot before serving.
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