Pork Chops with Apples and Swiss
Indulge in the comforting harmony of sweet and savory with this Pork Chops with Apples and Swiss recipe—a dish that seamlessly marries tender, golden-seared pork chops with a luscious, creamy apple-onion sauce. Featuring the crisp vibrancy of Granny Smith apples, aromatic thyme, and rich Swiss cheese, this one-skillet meal delivers big fall flavors in just 45 minutes. Perfectly seasoned pork is elevated by a velvety sauce of chicken broth and cream, while the melted Swiss adds a touch of indulgence. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for guests, this recipe pairs wonderfully with garlic mashed potatoes or crusty bread to mop up every creamy bite. Your next favorite cozy dinner awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pieces Granny Smith apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the sliced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Stir in the sliced apples and thyme leaves, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the apples start to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow the liquid to reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and mix well. Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes until the pork chops are fully cooked and reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese over the pork chops and cover the skillet again for 2-3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.6 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 757 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 700 mg | 15% | |
*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.
