Instant Pot Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Instant Pot Pork Chops in Creamy Mushroom Sauce – The perfect meal for busy weeknights. These Instant Pot pork chops are an easy and delicious dinner recipe your whole family will love. Seasoned pork chops are seared directly in the Instant Pot with olive oil and butter then smothered with a creamy mushroom sauce. The pork chops come out perfectly juicy and have such great flavor. It’s so easy, you’ll be adding this Instant Pot pork chops recipe to your weeknight dinner rotation soon enough. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pork chops, bone-in (at least 3/4-inch thick – ours make 1-inch )
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 8 oz fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup parmesan, grated, optional
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions:

1. To make the Instant Pot pork chops in creamy mushroom sauce: Season pork chops with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Cayenne. Turn on your Instant Pot and select the “Saute” mode. Add olive oil and butter to the insert. Once butter is melted, brown each pork chop 2-3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops to a plate while browning onions and mushrooms.

2. Still using the “Saute” function, cook the onion for about 1 minute, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the insert. Add mushrooms and cook about 3 minutes until tender. Add in chicken broth. Add pork chops to Instant Pot and secure the lid in place.

3. Select “Pressure Cook” on a high level for 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of pork chops (if very thick, you might need to cook for 12 – 15 minutes). When the cooking time ends, release pressure and do a quick release. Transfer pork chops to a serving dish.

4. Prepare the creamy mushroom sauce by turning the instant pot back on the “Saute” mode.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with about 1/4 cup of the hot broth from the instant pot. Pour the whisked mixture into the instant pot and continue whisking until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste. Return the pork chops into the Instant pot to reheat quickly. Serve the Instant Pot pork chops in creamy mushroom sauce immediately, over cauliflower rice (rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for non-keto) and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!

For maximum flavor, we suggest you cooking pork chops with the bone is. You can also make Instant Pot boneless pork chops using this same method.