Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Creamy Apricot Pork Chops
Creamy Apricot Pork Chops is made with thin cut pork chops, apricot halves in heavy syrup, and cream of chicken soup.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken · Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the return step in order
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
thin cut pork chops (about 6 pork chops)
In the method: Sear the pork chops in the melted butter, cooking about 2 minutes per side until nicely browned.
cream of chicken soup
In the method: Reduce the heat to medium, then stir the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, reserved apricot syrup, and green onions together in the pan.
sour cream
In the method: Reduce the heat to medium, then stir the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, reserved apricot syrup, and green onions together in the pan.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 pounds thin cut pork chops (about 6 pork chops)Ingredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 1 can cream of chicken soupIngredient note
Source: 1/3 cup sour creamIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)Ingredient note
Source: 30 ounces apricot halves in heavy syrupIngredient note
Source: 6 cups dried wide egg noodles (cooked according to package directions)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve the pork chops over cooked egg noodles with the apricots and sauce spooned over the top.
A little more help as you go
Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Return for the stirring
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Drain both cans of apricots, reserving 1/2 cup of the syrup for the sauce.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Reduce heat to medium-low and cover, stirring occasionally and simmering just until the pork chops are tender, about 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork chops.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: houseofnasheats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
