Creamy One-Pan Pork Chops with Garlic Herb Sauce

One Pan Pork Chops with Cream Sauce is an easy, low-carb dinner that’s a family favorite. This comforting, flavorful dish clocks in at about 4 net carbs per serving.

This creamy pork chop recipe looks elegant but is simple to prepare. The chops are seasoned and seared, then finished in a rich mushroom and white wine cream sauce. Because there’s no flour or roux, the dish is naturally gluten-free and keto friendly while still feeling special enough for guests.

Searing locks in juices and gives a golden crust, while the sauce—made with mushrooms, shallot, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream—adds depth and comfort. Use bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick for best results; boneless chops will cook faster, so adjust the simmer time or use a thermometer to ensure proper doneness.

Ingredients for Keto Pork Chops

• Bone-in Pork Chops – Recipe timing is based on 1-inch thick bone-in chops. If using boneless, reduce final simmer time and check with a meat thermometer.
• Spices: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for a kid-friendly, balanced flavor.
• Olive Oil and Butter – Olive oil for a good sear; butter for flavor in the sauce and vegetables.
• Minced garlic, minced shallot, and sliced mushrooms – Mild aromatics and mushrooms add savory richness. Substitute onion for shallot if needed, keeping in mind a stronger flavor.
• Chicken Broth, White Wine, and Heavy Cream – Together they create a rich, silky sauce. Replace wine with extra broth if you prefer no alcohol; heavy cream gives the best texture versus half-and-half.

How do you make Pork Chops with Pan Sauce?

This dish is straightforward: season and sear the chops, sauté the aromatics and mushrooms, reduce with broth and wine, add cream, then finish the pork in the sauce. Follow the steps below for juicy pork and a luscious sauce.

Season & Sear Pork Chops

Season both sides of the pork chops with the spice blend. Heat a skillet over medium with 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, sear the chops 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. They do not need to be fully cooked at this point; they will finish in the sauce. Remove and set aside.

Make the sauce

Add 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and sauté the garlic, minced shallot, and sliced mushrooms 2–3 minutes. They don’t need to be fully cooked here; they’ll finish while the sauce reduces. Pour in chicken broth and white wine, bring to a simmer, and reduce until the liquid has halved in volume.

Add cream & finish

When the wine and broth have reduced by half, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Return the pork chops to the skillet, cover, and simmer about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove the lid and simmer briefly if you want a slightly thicker sauce.

Serve

Plate the pork chops with a generous spoonful of the creamy mushroom sauce. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped herbs if desired. For a non-keto option, mashed potatoes or egg noodles are excellent with the sauce. To keep it low-carb, serve with cauliflower casserole, roasted green beans, or steamed asparagus.

How to Store Pork Chops with Pan Sauce

Store cooked pork chops and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Cool the dish, then refrigerate within a couple of hours to maintain freshness.

You can freeze the pork chops and sauce, but thaw overnight in the refrigerator to avoid the cream separating. If the sauce separates when reheating, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons warm heavy cream to bring it back together.

How to reheat Pork Chops without drying out?

Reheat gently on the stove over low heat so the meat stays moist—warm the chops in the sauce until heated through. In the microwave, reheat at 50% power in 1-minute intervals, covered, stirring the sauce between intervals. Always check the internal temperature and avoid reheating more than once.

Other One Pan Pork Recipes

• One Pan Pork Chops and Rice
• Foil Pack Pork Tenderloin
• Asian Pork Chops with Sesame Broccoli
• Sesame Pork and Green Beans
• Creamy Garlic Herb Pork and White Beans