Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans – A Quick, Cozy, One-Pot Dinner Ready in Minutes
When you need a fast, satisfying, protein-rich dinner that tastes like you cooked all day, this Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans recipe delivers every single time. Pork chops often get a bad reputation for turning out dry or tough — but not here. Thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot, the chops come out unbelievably juicy and tender, while the green beans remain vibrant, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.
This recipe is built around everyday ingredients: simple seasonings, fresh green beans, garlic, butter, and broth. The Instant Pot allows everything to cook together in a fraction of the time, making it ideal for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or last-minute dinners when you want something hearty and homemade with minimal effort.
Below, you’ll find everything you need for perfect results — ingredients, step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, variations, serving suggestions, storage info, and more. By the time you finish reading, you’ll know exactly why this recipe deserves a spot in your weekly dinner rotation.
Why This Instant Pot Pork Chop Recipe Works So Well
1. Pork Chops Cook Perfectly Under Pressure
The Instant Pot provides the moist, steamy environment pork chops need to stay tender. No dryness. No guesswork.
2. Green Beans Steam in the Same Pot
They cook at the very end using residual heat, which keeps them crisp-tender and vibrant instead of mushy.
3. Garlic Butter Sauce Brings Everything Together
Garlic + butter + broth + pork drippings = a savory, silky sauce ideal for spooning over both the chops and veggies.
4. One Pot Means Minimal Cleanup
Busy cooks, parents, and students love how easy this recipe is.
5. Versatile & Budget-Friendly
Bone-in or boneless chops work. Fresh or frozen green beans work. You can add potatoes, mushrooms, or onions with zero difficulty.
Ingredients for Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans
Pork Chop Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh lemon wedge (optional)
Green Beans
- 12 oz fresh green beans
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Pork Chops:
Pat chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. - Sauté in Instant Pot:
Turn Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and brown chops on each side 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside. - Sauté Garlic:
Add butter and garlic to the pot. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. - Deglaze:
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits to prevent burn warnings. - Pressure Cook:
Return pork chops to the pot. Add Italian seasoning.
Close lid and cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes. - Quick Release:
Carefully quick-release steam. Remove pork chops and rest them on a plate. - Add Green Beans:
Add green beans directly into the hot sauce. Close lid (no need to pressure cook).
Let them steam 5–7 minutes on Keep Warm until crisp-tender. - Serve:
Plate pork chops with green beans. Spoon garlic butter sauce over top. Add lemon and parsley.
Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté and brown pork chops in olive oil. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter and garlic to the pot, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pot.
- Return pork chops to the pot, add Italian seasoning, and pressure cook on High for 8 minutes.
- Quick release pressure, remove pork chops, and add green beans to the pot to steam 5–7 minutes.
- Serve pork chops with green beans, spooning garlic butter sauce over top.
Notes
Tips for Perfect Instant Pot Pork Chops
Choose Thicker Cuts
Thin chops can overcook quickly. Aim for at least 1-inch thickness.
Always Deglaze
Browned bits add flavor but must be scraped up before pressure cooking.
Rest the Meat
5 minutes of resting keeps juices in the meat instead of the plate.
Don’t Overcook Green Beans
Let them steam — don’t pressure cook them — to keep color and texture.
Variations
Creamy Pork Chops
Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream after pressure cooking.
Mushroom Pork Chops
Add sliced mushrooms during sautéing.
Lemon Herb Version
Add extra lemon juice and fresh thyme at the end.
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Stir in ¼ cup shredded Parmesan before serving.
Low-Sodium Version
Use unsalted broth and reduce added salt.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash
- Pair with buttery rice, orzo, or noodles
- Add a side salad for a lighter meal
- Serve with roasted potatoes or crusty bread
- Make it keto by pairing with sautéed greens
Storage + Reheating
- Refrigerator: 3–4 days
- Freezer: Up to 2 months
- Reheat: In skillet with broth or in the microwave covered to keep moisture
Why You’ll Make This Recipe Again & Again
This Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans dish is built around balance:
✔️ juicy protein
✔️ fresh vegetables
✔️ rich garlic butter sauce
✔️ fast cooking time
✔️ ONE pot
With minimal ingredients and huge flavor, it’s a dependable, delicious dinner you’ll turn to often. Even picky eaters love it, and the simple ingredients make it ideal for weekly meal prep.
