Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans: A Fast, Flavorful One-Pot Dinner for Busy Nights

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If you’re craving a hearty, protein-rich dinner that comes together in minutes — without sacrificing flavor — then Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans is about to become your new weeknight hero. This recipe is tender, buttery, garlicky, savory, and beautifully balanced with crisp-tender green beans. Even better, it cooks entirely in your Instant Pot, making cleanup effortless.

In today’s busy world, the Instant Pot has become a staple because it turns classic slow-cooked dishes into quick masterpieces. Pork chops, which can easily dry out with traditional cooking methods, become juicy and fork-tender under pressure. Add green beans and a flavorful garlic butter sauce, and you’ve got the ultimate weeknight dinner — comforting, wholesome, and ready faster than takeout.

Whether you’re cooking for family, meal prepping, or simply want a no-fuss recipe that delivers every time, this dish truly checks every box. Let’s explore why this recipe works so well, followed by the full instructions, ingredient list, expert tips, variations, and serving ideas.

Why Instant Pot Pork Chops Work So Perfectly

1. Pork chops cook FAST in the Instant Pot

Pressure cooking locks in moisture, preventing chops from turning dry or tough — a common issue with stovetop cooking.

2. Everything cooks in ONE pot

You sauté, pressure cook, and even reduce your sauce all in the same machine.

3. Green beans steam beautifully

They cook perfectly without turning mushy, staying bright and crisp-tender.

4. The garlic butter sauce is insanely flavorful

A mix of broth, lemon, garlic, butter, and seasoning creates a restaurant-worthy finish.

5. Works with any pork chop

Bone-in or boneless — the method works with both.

Ingredients

  • 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon slices (optional)

Instructions

1. Season the pork chops.

Pat dry and sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

2. Sauté in the Instant Pot.

Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil. Sear pork chops 2–3 minutes per side to lock in flavor. Remove and set aside.

3. Add garlic and broth.

Add butter to the pot. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits for flavor.

4. Return pork chops.

Place pork chops back into the Instant Pot.

5. Add green beans.

Scatter green beans on top of the pork chops.

6. Pressure cook.

  • High pressure: 8 minutes
  • Natural release: 5 minutes
  • Then quick release remaining pressure.

7. Add lemon and finish sauce.

Stir in lemon juice and remaining butter if you want a richer sauce.

8. Plate and serve.

Serve pork chops with green beans and spoon garlic butter broth over the top. Garnish with parsley.

Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans

Tender, juicy pork chops cooked in the Instant Pot with crisp green beans and a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops & Vegetables
  • 4 pork chops bone-in or boneless
  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
Seasoning & Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • lemon slices optional

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and sear pork chops for 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Add butter and garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom to remove browned bits.
  5. Return pork chops to the pot and place green beans on top.
  6. Pressure cook on High for 8 minutes, then natural release for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Notes

Thicken sauce with cornstarch if desired.

Expert Tips

1. For extra tenderness

Let pork chops naturally release pressure for at least 5 minutes.

2. Use thick-cut chops for juiciness

Thin chops cook quickly and may turn dry — reduce cook time by 1–2 minutes if using thin cuts.

3. Want thicker sauce?

Stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water) and simmer on Sauté for 1–2 minutes.

4. Add potatoes

Place halved baby potatoes on the bottom under the chops.

5. Make it creamy

Add ¼ cup heavy cream after pressure cooking.

Serving Suggestions

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Garlic rice
  • Roasted sweet potatoes
  • Cauliflower mash
  • Egg noodles
  • Fresh salad
  • Crusty bread to soak up the sauce

Recipe Variations

Honey Garlic Version

Add 1 tablespoon honey.

Cajun Pork Chops

Use Cajun seasoning instead of Italian.

Butter Herb Version

Add thyme, rosemary, or sage.

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate:

3–4 days in airtight container.

Freeze:

Up to 2 months.

Reheat:

Microwave or warm on stove with added broth.

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