Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes in Gravy

Ingredients:

• 6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, diced (optional, for added flavor)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (for garnish)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup
• 2 tablespoons flour (optional, for thickening)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)

Directions:

1. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
4. Stir in the flour (if using) and cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste. Then add the cream of mushroom (or chicken) soup, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to create a smooth gravy.
5. Add the potato chunks to the skillet and stir to coat them in the gravy.
6. Nestle the pork chops back into the skillet, spooning some gravy over them. Cover the pan with a lid.
7. Reduce the heat to low and let everything simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the pork chops are fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with dried parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Calories per serving: Approx. 450 | Servings: 6