Description
This Instant Pot Mushroom Pork Chops recipe offers a flavorful and tender meal with juicy pork chops simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce. Featuring savory sautéed onions, garlic, and herbs, this dish combines the ease of pressure cooking with rich, comforting flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup cream cheese (or substitute with sour cream OR heavy cream)
Vegetables
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound brown button mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
Liquids and Sauces
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Spices and Herbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
Thickening Agent
- 2-3 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Brown onions and pork: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the butter. Cook the chopped onions until softened and translucent. Push the onions to one side and add the pork chops to the pan to brown on both sides. Season with salt and pepper while cooking.
- Add sauce components: Turn off the sauté function. Add chicken stock, soy sauce, prepared mustard, dried thyme, and dried parsley to the pot. Scrape the browned bits from the bottom to avoid burning and to add flavor. Stir in the mushrooms to combine everything evenly.
- Pressure cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the “pressure cook” or “manual” setting and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. After the timer goes off, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to remove any remaining pressure.
- Thicken the sauce: Remove the pork chops from the Instant Pot and cover to keep warm. Switch the pot back to sauté mode and simmer the sauce for a few minutes to reduce. For a thicker sauce, mix 2-3 teaspoons of cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry and stir it into the sauce until it thickens.
- Add creaminess and serve: Turn off the Instant Pot and allow it to cool slightly. Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, or heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Pour the sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with sour cream or heavy cream depending on preference.
- Ensure to scrape the bottom well to avoid the burn warning on the Instant Pot.
- For thicker chops, adjust the cooking time by an additional 2-3 minutes if needed.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
