Slow Cooker Swiss Mushroom Pork Chops Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

For a more intense mushroom flavor, you can sauté your sliced mushrooms in a little butter for five minutes before adding them to the slow cooker.

While this adds a step, it deepens the earthy notes of the dish significantly. If you prefer a lighter sauce, you can stir in a splash of dry white wine or chicken broth during the final hour of cooking.

If you find that your sauce is too thin after the cooking time is up, you can remove the pork chops and thicken the sauce by whisking in a small amount of cornstarch mixed with cold water. Allow the sauce to bubble on high for a few minutes until it reaches your desired consistency, then pour it back over the pork before serving.

Variations

• Herbed Mushroom Pork: Add one teaspoon of dried thyme and a half-teaspoon of dried rosemary to the mushroom layer before adding the soup. These herbs add a classic, aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy mushroom sauce and the mild Swiss cheese.
• Garlic Butter Pork Chops: Rub the raw pork chops with one tablespoon of minced garlic and a pinch of black pepper before placing them in the slow cooker. The garlic infuses the meat as it slow-cooks, adding a punch of flavor that cuts through the creaminess of the mushroom soup.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer

Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

Reheat

Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until heated through, adding a splash of water or milk to loosen the sauce.

If you have leftovers, allow them to cool to room temperature for no more than two hours before transferring them to an airtight container. Keep the pork chops and the sauce stored together to prevent the meat from drying out in the refrigerator. Properly stored, they will remain safe to eat for up to three days when kept at 40°F (4°C) or below.

This dish is perfect for making ahead because the flavors continue to develop as it sits. You can assemble the ingredients in the slow cooker insert, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours before turning it on.

If you do this, add about 30 minutes to the total cooking time to account for the cold temperature of the ingredients.

Serving ideas

Serve these pork chops hot directly from the slow cooker, ensuring each portion gets a generous helping of the creamy mushroom sauce.

The dish is best served alongside a starch that can absorb the extra gravy, such as creamy mashed potatoes, buttery egg noodles, or even a side of fluffy white rice. A simple green salad with a vinaigrette dressing provides a nice, crisp contrast to the richness of the pork.

For an elegant presentation, garnish the plates with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or chives to add a pop of color and freshness.

If you are serving this for a family dinner, place the slow cooker on a heat-safe trivet in the center of the table so guests can help themselves to extra sauce. The combination of the tender meat and the savory mushroom-Swiss topping makes it a crowd-pleasing favorite.

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Recipe card

Slow Cooker Swiss Mushroom Pork Chops

Prep 5 minCook 4 hRest 5 minTotal 4 h 10 minServes 5

Ingredients

• 5 boneless pork chops
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 5 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

1. Place the boneless pork chops into the bottom of the slow cooker, arranging them in a single, even layer to ensure they cook uniformly. If the chops are overlapping significantly, try to fan them out to allow maximum surface area contact with the heating element at the bottom of the vessel.
2. Evenly scatter the sliced mushrooms over the top of the pork chops. Following this, take the condensed cream of mushroom soup and spoon it directly over the mushrooms and meat. Use the back of a spoon to spread the soup slightly so that it covers the chops and mushrooms thoroughly, creating a thick, protective layer that will keep the meat moist during the cooking process.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. Once the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chop. Cover again for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted, then let the meat rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

Contains: gluten, milk

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

380

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

1 g

Sugar

3 g

Sodium

750 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.