These easy baked ranch pork chops are a 2 ingredient dinner you can have on the table in under 30 minutes. This family friendly main features tangy ranch seasoning everyone will go crazy for.

cutting juicy Baked Ranch Pork Chops


 

These delicious ranch pork chops are tender, juicy baked pork chops covered in a flavorful ranch seasoning mix. If you and your family love ranch dressing like we do then you’ve got to give these a try.

We love a good pork chop recipe, air fryer pork chops, spicy sheet pan BBQ pork chops, and Instant pork chops mushroom gravy are always in our dinner rotation.

We make these ranch pork chops in the oven for a super easy weeknight dinner. Serve with a variety of sides like roasted ranch potatoes , air fryer sweet potato fries, or mashed potatoes.

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Baked Ranch Pork Chops on a white plate with potatoes and green beans

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need for this easy recipe:

  • Pork Chops – We used 1 inch thick pork chops. If yours are thicker you’ll need to add a little more baking time. 
  • Homemade Ranch Seasoning – We have a great recipe that you can check out here, or you can use two pre-made dry ranch seasoning packets that you should be able to find at your local grocery store. To make the ranch seasoning at home, you’ll need Dry Buttermilk Powder, which you should be able to find in the baking aisle near the evaporated milk.

Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Season the pork chops. To do this, pour the ranch seasoning onto a large plate. Next, dip each pork chop in the seasoning, turning it over until it is fully coated. Shake off any excess before placing each chop on a baking sheet.

Step 3 – Bake the chops. Place the prepared pork chops in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Pork chops need to reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. We highly recommend getting this Meat Thermometer. We can’t live without it at this point since it takes the guesswork out of cooking just about any meat to perfection.

When done, remove them from the oven and then let them rest for 5 minutes before serving

a cut piece of Baked Ranch Pork Chops on a fork

How Long to Bake Pork Chops

Cooking times for baked pork chops varies based on their thickness.

We use thinner 1-inch pork chops for this recipe and find that around 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees F is the perfect amount of time. 

If you’re cooking thicker pork chops you will want to bake 20 to 25 minutes at 400 degrees F. Again, always check the internal temperature to ensure they are cooked through before serving. 

Of course, you should always check their internal temperature with a thermometer to make sure they are ready. Pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

Is It Better to Fry or Bake Pork Chops?

We prefer baked pork chops because they don’t require the excess oil that frying does. That means the pork chops are healthier and the clean-up after baking is so much easier! 

A healthier alternative to frying your chops would be cooking them in the air fryer

Want to Try it in the Air Fryer?  

We have a great basic recipe for air fryer pork chops here. You can just substitute out the seasoning in our recipe for ranch seasoning. Here’s how to make ranch pork chops in the air fryer:

  • Before seasoning the chops, rub about a teaspoon of olive oil over each chop so they get a coating but are not dripping with olive oil.
  • Next, season them as described, dipping the chops in the dry ranch seasoning.
  • Work in batches and place your pork chops in the air fryer basket. Make sure you do not stack the pork chops! Place them side-by-side with a little room between each.
  • Set the temperature to 375 degrees F and the timer to 9 minutes and then start cooking the chops.
  • Halfway through, stop the timer and remove the basket and then carefully flip the pork chops over. Replace the basket and continue cooking.
  • When done, make sure to check the internal temperature to ensure that they have reached 145 degrees F and then remove the pork chops from the air fryer.
  • Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

How to Make it Ahead of Time 

Pork chops taste best right out of the oven because reheating can dry them out. If you want to make them ahead of time, store them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. 

To reheat, we recommend cutting them into slices and microwaving for 1 to 2 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, you could heat them in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. 

Baked Ranch Pork Chops on a plate with veggies

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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ranch Baked Pork Chops

These easy Ranch Baked Pork Chops are tender, juicy pork chops that are sprinkled with a homemade ranch seasoning that is packed full of flavor. It’s a simple baked pork chop recipe that is ready in 30 minutes!
low carb Ranch Baked Pork Chops
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour the ranch seasoning onto a plate.
  • Dip each pork chop in the ranch seasoning turning it over until it is fully coated. Shake off excess before placing on a baking sheet.
  • Place pork chops in the oven and bake for 15 – 20 minutes. The pork chop is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
  • Let pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pork chop, Calories: 252kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 687mg, Potassium: 698mg, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 940IU, Vitamin C: 5.4mg, Calcium: 111mg, Iron: 1.2mg
Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.
Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked pork chop, baked ranch pork chops, juicy baked pork chops, ranch pork chops, ranch pork chops in the oven
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