These one-skillet French Onion Pork Chops are incredibly easy to make with only a handful of simple ingredients! This dish is both comforting and elegant, making it perfect for a family dinner or to impress your guests for a special occasion.
This recipe takes the flavors of beloved French onion soup and transforms it into a delicious protein-rich main course. Tender pork chops are seared to perfection and then smothered in a rich and savory onion gravy. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a skillet to create a restaurant-quality meal.
This recipe has a similar flavor to pork chops with French onion soup mix, but better because it is homemade! First, the onions are caramelized in the skillet then beef broth and red wine are added to deglaze the pan, making these pork chops in french onion gravy insanely flavorful.
If you’re looking for more pork main dish recipes, try my Instant Pot pork chops, sausage broccoli cheddar foil packs, or this slow cooker ginger pork tenderloin.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make. Despite its gourmet appearance, this recipe for French onion pork chops is surprisingly easy to prepare in under 40 minutes. I take you step by step through the process!
- Versatile. These pork chops with onions can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
- Impressive Presentation. The golden-brown crust of the Gruyere cheese on top of French onion-smothered pork chops makes this dish elegant enough for a formal get-together while still being easy enough to make any weeknight.
Ingredients
Below are the ingredients you will need to make this French onion pork chop recipe. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient.
- Pork Chops: Use boneless pork chops, as they cook more evenly and are easier to eat than bone-in.
- Butter: Adds a delicious rich flavor to the pork chops and onions and is key to carmelizing the onion.
- Onion: Thinly sliced white onion is one of the star ingredients in this dish! They provide a sweet and savory flavor to the tasty onion gravy.
- Seasonings: A combination of Italian seasoning mix, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Beef Broth: Creates a rich onion gravy for the pork chops. Use a low-sodium broth if you want to better control the seasoning of the dish.
- Red Wine: Use a dry red wine like cabernet sauvignon, merlot, or pinot noir to deglaze the pan and add complexity to the sauce.
- Gruyere Cheese: This Swish cheese has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor and adds a creamy finish.
How to Make French Onion Pork Chops
Below are photos and recipe steps so you can easily make this recipe at home. You will also need a large skillet, a stovetop burner, a sharp knife, a cutting board, and a wooden spatula.
Caramelize the onions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter and add the thinly sliced onions; reduce the heat to low. Add a pinch of salt to the onions and stir occasionally until the onions are caramelized, for at least 15 minutes.
Sear the pork chops
While the onions are caramelizing, season the pork chops with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. When the onions have softened and are golden in color, remove them from the pan. Increase the heat to medium, add the pork chops (add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet if needed), and cook the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Make the sauce
Add the cooked onions to the skillet alongside the pork chops. Pour in the beef broth and red wine. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half and thickened.
Add the cheese
Add the shredded gruyere to the pork chops. Reduce the heat to low and allow the dish to cook for 4-5 more minutes covered with a lid until the cheese has completely melted.
Serve
Enjoy this juicy pork chop recipe on its own or as a main dish with accompanying sides. Below are some of our favorite dishes to pair with these French onion soup pork chops.
- Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
- Broccoli Salad with Bacon
- Garlic Butter Mushrooms
- Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole
Tips and Tricks
- Caramelize the onions over low heat. Caramelized onions do take some time so allow at least 15 minutes for this step. As the onions cook, their moisture will evaporate from the pan and the onions will begin to reduce and turn golden brown. If at any point the onions start to turn crispy or are otherwise cooking too quickly, reduce the heat.
- Cover the skillet with a lid after you top the onion pork chops with shredded gruyere to help the cheese melt and the meat to finish cooking.
- Brown the cheese at the end of the recipe to add a crispy finish. Top the chops with shredded cheese then pop the skillet in the oven on broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with a fresh herb like parsley, fresh thyme sprigs, or chives for a pop of color and flavor before serving.
French Onion Pork Chops FAQ
Allow onion soup pork chops to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
Yes, you can use a different type of cheese instead of Gruyere. Swiss cheese or provolone cheese would also work well in this French pork chop recipe.
Yes, this recipe is gluten free when prepared as described.
If you prefer not to eat pork or don’t have access to pork chops, you can use boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs instead.
More One Pan Recipes
French Onion Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups thinly sliced white onion
- 4 boneless pork chops about 1 ½ inch thick
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Melt the butter and add the thinly sliced onions; reduce the heat to low.
- Add a pinch of salt to the onions and stir occasionally. Caramelizing onions does take some time. Allow at least 15 minutes for this step. As the onions cook, moisture will evaporate from the pan, and the onions will begin to reduce and turn golden brown. If your onions are turning crispy, or cooking too quickly, reduce the heat.
- While the onions are caramelizing, season the pork chops with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- When the onions have softened and are golden in color, remove them from the pan.
- Increase the heat to medium, add the pork chops (add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet if needed), and cook the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat until the pork chops are golden brown.
- Add the cooked onions to the skillet alongside the pork chops. Pour in the beef broth and red wine. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes or until the sauce has reduced by half and thickened.
- Add the shredded gruyere to the pork chops and reduce the heat to low and allow the dish to cook for 4-5 more minutes covered, until the cheese has melted completely. If you would like, you can pop the dish under the broiler to brown the cheese.
