Creamy Mushroom Pork

⏱ Prep: 10 minutes
⏱ Cook: 25–30 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pork

• 1 lb (450 g) pork tenderloin or pork chops, cut into 1-inch medallions

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tsp paprika

• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Mushroom Cream Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or baby bella)

• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

• ½ cup chicken broth or stock

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley or thyme leaves

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Pork

1. Season pork medallions with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear pork 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Mushroom Sauce

1. In the same skillet, add butter.

2. Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent.

3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add mushrooms and thyme; cook 5–7 minutes until mushrooms are tender and slightly browned.

3️⃣ Make It Creamy

1. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

2. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard if using.

3. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4️⃣ Combine Pork and Sauce

1. Return pork medallions to the skillet.

2. Simmer 3–5 minutes on low heat until pork is cooked through (internal temp 145°F / 63°C) and coated in creamy mushroom sauce.

5️⃣ Serve

• Serve hot over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

• Spoon extra sauce on top and garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

🔥 Tips for Best Results

• Don’t overcook pork — it cooks quickly and stays tender in the creamy sauce.

• Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor.

• For a lighter version, substitute half of the cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half.

• Add a splash of white wine before the broth for extra depth.

🥗 Optional Add-Ins

• Spinach or kale stirred in at the end

• Sautéed bell peppers

• Sun-dried tomatoes for tangy richness