One-Pot Sausage Pumpkin Gnocchi

Name: Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 310 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pork chops; 1 tbsp ranch seasoning; 1 cup mushrooms; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 4 oz cream cheese; 1 tsp garlic; 0.25 tsp black pepper

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Method

1
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and the center reaches 160°F (71°C), about 7 to 9 minutes.
9 minMedium-high heat
2
Add the garlic and sage, then cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
1 minMedium heat
3
Stir in the pumpkin puree, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
2 minMedium heat
4
Add the gnocchi and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce lightly thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
7 minGentle simmer
5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream. Cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes; do not boil.
2 minLow heat
6
Remove from the heat and serve with Parmesan cheese.

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4 servingsAmerican

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Pork Chops

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Chef

Method

1
Place the pork chops in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and black pepper, then add the mushrooms, broth, and garlic around the chops.
5 min
2
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, until the thickest pork chop reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.
5hLOW
3
Transfer the pork chops to a plate and stir the cream cheese into the hot cooking liquid until the sauce is smooth.
3 min
4
Return the pork chops to the sauce, cover, and rest for 3 minutes before serving.
3 min