Imagine a dinner that's so incredibly delicious and easy to prepare, it'll make your weeknight cooking feel like a gourmet experience! These Instant Pot Ranch Pork Chops and Mashed Potatoes are about to revolutionize your meal routine, delivering mouth-watering flavor in just 35 minutes. With tender, ranch-seasoned pork chops and creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, this recipe is your ticket to a restaurant-quality meal without the hassle of complicated cooking techniques.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with half of the ranch dressing mix packet. Peel and cube potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
- Prepare Instant Pot: Add chicken broth to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place a trivet or steamer basket inside the pot.
- Cook pork chops: Arrange seasoned pork chops on the trivet. Close the lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 8-10 minutes depending on thickness.
- Prepare potatoes: While pork chops are cooking, place cubed potatoes in a separate heat-safe dish that fits inside the Instant Pot.
- Quick release pressure after cooking pork chops. Remove chops and set aside, covering with foil to keep warm.
- Cook potatoes: Place potato dish on the trivet, add remaining ranch mix. Cook on high pressure for 6-8 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Make mashed potatoes: Drain potatoes, add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Plate and serve: Place ranch-seasoned pork chops alongside creamy mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- Meat Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach 145°F for perfect doneness.
- Ranch Mix Hack: Save half the ranch packet for seasoning both meat and potatoes for consistent flavor.
- Potato Texture: For ultra-creamy mashed potatoes, use starchy potatoes like Russet and warm your milk before mixing.
- Quick Release Matters: Do a quick pressure release to prevent overcooking the pork chops.
- Resting Time: Let pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to retain juiciness.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle chopped chives or parsley for a fresh, vibrant touch.
- Make Ahead: This recipe can be prepped in advance and stored in the refrigerator for easy weeknight cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 95mg
