Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans – A Fast, Flavor-Packed One-Pot Dinner

When you need a dinner that tastes home-cooked but requires barely any effort, Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans delivers every single time. With tender pork chops, buttery green beans, garlic, broth, and simple seasonings, this recipe transforms basic ingredients into a comforting, hearty, and satisfying meal in just minutes.

One of the greatest strengths of the Instant Pot is its ability to create deep, slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time. Pork chops, especially, benefit from pressure cooking because it prevents them from drying out—a common problem when using stovetops or ovens. Paired with vibrant, perfectly cooked green beans, this meal becomes a balanced, protein-rich dish that fits weekday dinners, meal prep, or quick family meals.

This article brings you the complete breakdown of why this recipe works, how to customize it, and how to make it come out perfect every single time.

Why This Instant Pot Recipe Works

1. Pork chops stay tender and juicy

The pressure locks in moisture, making the meat soft instead of tough.

2. Green beans cook perfectly without turning mushy

With a smart layering technique, the beans stay tender but not overcooked.

3. It’s a complete meal in ONE pot

Protein + veggies = done. No multiple pans. No mess.

4. Simple ingredients pack big flavor

Garlic, butter, broth, and seasoning create a simple but delicious sauce that coats everything.

5. Fast, reliable, weeknight-friendly

Whether you’re low on ingredients or low on time, this recipe is a lifesaver.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans

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

Instructions

1. Season pork chops.
   Sprinkle both sides with paprika, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
2. Sauté (optional but recommended).
   Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Add olive oil and sear pork chops 1–2 minutes per side for color.
3. Add garlic and deglaze.
   Add minced garlic and stir 20–30 seconds. Pour in broth, scraping brown bits off the bottom.
4. Add pork chops back in.
   Nestle pork chops into the broth mixture.
5. Add green beans.
   Place trimmed green beans on top of the pork chops—don’t submerge. This prevents overcooking.
6. Add butter.
   Scatter butter cubes across the top of the beans.
7. Pressure cook.
   Seal the lid. Cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes, then quick release.
8. Finish.
   Remove pork chops and beans. Stir lemon juice into the remaining sauce if desired.
9. Serve.
   Spoon savory garlic-butter broth over pork chops and green beans. Garnish with parsley.

Instant Pot Pork Chops with Green Beans

Tender pork chops and fresh green beans cooked together in a savory garlic butter broth using the Instant Pot.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner, Main

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main

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

Equipment

• Instant Pot
• Tongs
• Knife
• Cutting board

Method

 

1. Season pork chops with paprika, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
2. Set Instant Pot to Sauté, heat oil, and sear pork chops on both sides.
3. Add garlic and cook briefly, then pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits.
4. Return pork chops to the pot, placing them into the broth.
5. Add green beans on top of the pork chops without submerging them.
6. Place butter on top of the green beans.
7. Seal the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes, then quick release.
8. Remove pork chops and beans, stir in lemon juice if desired.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For creamier sauce, add heavy cream after pressure cooking and simmer briefly.

Tips for the Best Instant Pot Pork Chops

Choose the right chop

Bone-in chops stay extra juicy, but boneless work fine too.

Don’t skip the sauté step

It adds deeper flavor and better color.

Follow the layering order carefully

Meat under → vegetables above = perfect results.

Use fresh, not frozen, beans

Frozen beans become too soft in the Instant Pot.

Add lemon for brightness

Optional but excellent for balancing richness.

Variations

Creamy Version

Add ½ cup heavy cream after pressure cooking and simmer briefly on Sauté.

Spicy Version

Add red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne before cooking.

Garlic Parmesan Version

After cooking, stir in ¼ cup grated parmesan to the sauce.

Herb Lover’s Version

Add rosemary, thyme, or sage.

Low-Carb Meal Prep

Divide into 4 containers with cauliflower rice.

What to Serve With Instant Pot Pork Chops

Although this meal is complete on its own, you can add:

• Mashed potatoes
• Rice or quinoa
• Roasted carrots
• Baked potatoes
• Cauliflower mash
• Dinner rolls
• Garlic noodles

The sauce is so flavorful that anything that absorbs liquid works beautifully.

Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Up to 4 days
• Freezer: Pork chops freeze well; green beans become softer but still edible
• Reheat: Microwave or stovetop with a splash of broth

Why This Recipe Will Be a Weekly Staple

• Ready in under 30 minutes
• Uses simple ingredients
• Perfectly juicy pork
• Bright, tender, flavorful green beans
• One pot, minimal cleanup
• Family-friendly and meal-prep friendly

This is exactly the kind of no-fuss Instant Pot dinner that makes weeknights easier.