Easy Pork in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

If you grew up in a house where pork chops smothered in mushroom soup were a weekly staple, you know it's the ultimate comfort food. But let's be honest: that classic version can sometimes be a little boring. That's where this Pork in Creamy Mushroom Sauce comes in!

I've taken the traditional "dump and cook" method and added a twist: Jarred Salsa. The salsa acts as a "mushroom salsa" seasoning agent, providing the onions, peppers, and acidity that a plain cream sauce lacks. It's one of my favorite quick-to-cook canned pork solutions for families because it uses five simple staples you already have in your pantry. It's rich, savory, and secretly a Weight Watchers win that turns a basic pork chop into a scrumptious dinner in under 30 minutes!

🥘 Ingredient Notes

When I'm looking for an easy sauce for pork chops, it's usually last-minute, and I don't want to have to go out and buy ingredients. Condensed cream of mushroom soup is not only convenient, it's like the melted cheese of the canned world - it just makes everything better! And this Pork with Creamy Mushroom Sauce is no exception - it's made even better with canned cream of mushroom soup. 

For this pork chop mushroom soup recipe, you only need 5 ingredients:

• Boneless Pork (or Pork Chops): I recommend using boneless loin chops about ¾-inch thick for the fastest cook time.
• Cream of Mushroom Soup: This provides the velvety base. To keep the points low, use a 98% fat-free version.
• Jarred Salsa: This is the "secret ingredient." It provides a complex "mushroom salsa" flavor profile without you having to chop a single vegetable.
• Black Olives: These add a salty, Mediterranean "pop" that perfectly balances the creamy sauce. *I use canned black olives (pre-sliced)
• Dried Rosemary: Rosemary and pork are a classic pairing. The piney aroma of the rosemary cuts through the richness of the soup.

*Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities

📖 Variations & Substitutions

• Salsa - you can use any type of salsa or pico de gallo you like. If I have leftovers of my homemade Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe, I use that.
• Pork - you can use bone-in (pork chops or pork butt steak) or boneless pork loin or pork tenderloin
• Black Olives- you can use canned, sliced, or whole, or jarred Kalamata black olives
• Rosemary- use fresh or dried (double quantity if using fresh)

🥗 What to Serve with Pork in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

I usually serve this pork with cream of mushroom soup recipe over rice with veggies on the side. Or keep the points low and serve it over cauliflower rice. You can also serve it over mashed potatoes. Idahoan and Honest Earth instant mashed potatoes will save you time and actually taste delicious! And this Quick Cucumber Kimchi (shown) is a super quick and easy veggie to serve with this dish. Or try this pork with a Strawberry Spinach Salad with Honey Lime Cilantro Dressing.

👪 Serving Size

This smothered pork chops with mushroom sauce recipe serves 6. You can half, double, or even triple the recipe by clicking on the servings number in the recipe card. Then select the number of servings you would like, and the ingredient amounts will adjust accordingly.

🔢WW Points

This recipe is a spectacular way to enjoy a creamy dinner without the "point guilt." By using salsa and lean pork loin, it's only 1 ww point per serving. It's an incredible high-protein solution for a busy weeknight when you need to stay on track!

🌡️Storage

Store this recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This recipe also freezes well in an airtight container for up to 3 months. If you are making rice to accompany this dish, store the rice separately. However, if I'm freezing it, I mix the rice in with the meat and sauce, as it seems to freeze better.

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