Valentine’s Dinner: Just 4 ingredients. I make this when I want a restaurant-quality meal without the price tag or the cleanup

This slow cooker creamy garlic pork chops and potatoes recipe is my go-to when I want a Valentine’s-worthy dinner with almost no effort and only four ingredients. Thick-cut boneless pork chops slowly braise with potatoes in a rich, garlicky cream sauce until everything is tender, succulent, and spoon-soft. It’s a very American, homey take on classic cream-and-garlic pan sauces you’d find in a bistro, but streamlined for a weeknight: no browning, no flour, and almost no cleanup. You layer, pour, cover, and let the slow cooker do the work while your kitchen fills with the scent of garlic and cream.
Serve these creamy garlic pork chops and potatoes straight from the slow cooker into shallow warm bowls so the sauce can pool around the meat and vegetables. A sharply dressed green salad—think arugula or mixed lettuces with a lemony vinaigrette—cuts through the richness nicely. If you want to stretch the sauce, add a side of crusty bread or a small bowl of buttered green beans or steamed broccoli to catch every bit of the garlicky cream. A crisp white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc or a dry rosé pairs well with the savory richness, while sparkling water with a squeeze of citrus keeps the meal feeling light but still special.
Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Pork Chops and Potatoes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 pounds thick-cut boneless pork chops (about 4 large chops, 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
2 pounds baby potatoes, halved (or small Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into large chunks)
2 cups heavy cream
8 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
1 teaspoon kosher salt (optional, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional, to taste)