Delight your taste buds with this comforting recipe for Pork Chops with Apple and Stuffing—a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors that captures the essence of a cozy, home-cooked meal. Juicy, pan-seared bone-in pork chops rest atop a bed of golden-baked stuffing made with tender Granny Smith apples, caramelized onions, and aromatic sage and thyme. A hint of Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness to this classic dish, while the fluffy stuffing is moistened with chicken broth for the perfect texture. With only 15 minutes of prep and simple ingredients, this oven-baked dish is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner. Serve it straight from the oven for an autumn-inspired meal that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear the pork chops for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chops and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the sliced apples to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the bread cubes, sage, thyme, and Parmesan cheese until fully combined and bread cubes are slightly moistened.
Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly. Place the seared pork chops on top of the stuffing.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the pork chops alongside the apple stuffing for a hearty meal.
Calories |
4580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 195.1 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.4 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 632 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 7303 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 424.1 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.8 g | ||
| Protein | 278.0 g | 556% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 870 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 4019 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.