Easy 5-Ingredient Baked Pork Chops
If you’re looking for an effortless dinner, these baked boneless pork chops are a great choice. Just place the pork chops in a casserole dish, add a few simple ingredients, and let the oven do the work. The result is tender, savory pork with a flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, about ¾–1 inch thick
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass casserole dish with cooking spray or a little butter.
2. Arrange the Pork Chops
Place the raw boneless pork chops in a single layer in the prepared casserole dish.
If the chops are very thick, try to choose pieces of similar thickness so they cook evenly.
3. Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and dry onion soup mix until smooth and well combined.
The soup creates a creamy sauce while the onion seasoning adds plenty of savory flavor.
4. Pour Over the Pork
Pour the mixture evenly over the pork chops, making sure the meat is well coated.
Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil.
5. Bake
Place the covered casserole in the oven and bake for approximately 30–40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for another 5–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Check for Doneness
The safest way to determine whether pork is done is with an instant-read thermometer. The thickest part of each pork chop should reach 145°F (63°C), followed by a 3-minute rest.
Cooking time can vary significantly depending on the thickness of the chops.
7. Rest and Serve
Allow the pork chops to rest for about 3–5 minutes before serving.
Spoon some of the creamy sauce from the casserole dish over each chop.
What to Serve With It
This creamy pork chop casserole goes especially well with:
- Mashed potatoes
- Steamed green beans
- Buttered rice
- Roasted broccoli
- Egg noodles
- Corn
- A simple garden salad
Helpful Tips
Don’t overbake the pork. Boneless pork chops are lean and can become dry if cooked well beyond their safe temperature.
Use evenly sized chops. Similar thickness helps everything finish cooking at approximately the same time.
For extra flavor: Add sliced mushrooms or a handful of thinly sliced onions to the casserole before baking.
For a crispier top: Leave the casserole uncovered for the final few minutes after adding the cheese.
This is an especially convenient dump-and-bake style dinner—minimal preparation, one casserole dish, and a creamy sauce that makes the pork incredibly flavorful.