These easy baked pork chops with stuffing are ready for the oven in just 15 minutes! Fresh herbs, apples, onions, and Stove Top stuffing mix flavor the tender meat for a delicious dinner with minimal effort.
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If you’re looking for even more easy pork chop recipes, don’t miss this “no peek” pork chop and rice casserole, these 5-ingredient pan-fried pork chops, these crock pot smothered pork chops, and these grilled pork chops and pork chop seasoning, too!
Made this last night, it had some awesome flavors, definitely is on a regular rotation menu. Thanks!
– Pete
Baked pork chops pair so beautifully with fresh rosemary, apples, and onions. Finish them with Stovetop stuffing and it’s a dreamy one-dish meal that your family will devour. This is total comfort food!
A Few Tips Before You Get Started
- I prefer firm-flesh apples that don’t break down as easily during the cooking process, so Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Braeburn, or Fuji are all great options.
- Total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your pork chops. The type of baking dish that you use can also impact the cooking time (dark, nonstick metal pans or a cast iron pan will cook the meat faster than a ceramic or glass dish, for instance). As a result, a meat thermometer is the best way to know when your pork is done. The meat is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- You can serve the apples and onions on the side of your pork chops, or just leave them in the dish if your family doesn’t want to eat them. They serve as aromatics to flavor the pork, even if you don’t eat them.
- Prep ahead! Assemble the pork chop and stuffing bake in advance, then cover and refrigerate the dish until ready to bake. You could even freeze it before baking! Allow the dish to sit on the counter and come to room temperature before baking according to the recipe instructions.
How to Make Pork Chops with Stuffing
These baked boneless pork chops with stuffing crust only require a few minutes of actual hands-on time. You’ve got a pork chop casserole ready for the oven in about 15 minutes, making it a great weeknight meal!
- First, season the pork chops with the salt and herbs. Place them in a large dish.
- Next, prepare a box of stuffing mix according to package instructions.
- Spoon the stuffing on top of each pork chop. Cover the dish with foil. Tip: Spraying the foil with cooking spray before covering your dish helps to prevent the stuffing from sticking to the foil.
- Bake the pork chops, covered, in a 400 degree F oven for about 25 minutes. Then remove the cover and return to the oven to finish baking (about 5-10 more minutes).
What to Serve with Pork Chops and Stuffing
If you’d like to add some veggies to your meal, pair the baked pork chops and stuffing with Southern cornbread, Southern collard greens, easy broccoli casserole, oven roasted asparagus, brown sugar roasted acorn squash, spinach casserole, Arkansas green beans, okra and tomatoes, or a house salad with candied pecans.
Soooooo good! I’m definitely going to make this again! It’s so simple to prepare too. Thanks!!
– M. Sawyer
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Pork Chops with Stuffing
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 thick-cut boneless pork chops (about 2 lbs. total)
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (I use Lawry's)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 6 ounce box Stove Top stuffing mix, plus the water and butter called for on the package
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the apples and onions in the prepared dish. Season the pork chops on all sides with seasoned salt, rosemary, and thyme. Place the seasoned pork chops on top of the apples and onions.
- Prepare the stuffing according to the package directions.
- Spoon the stuffing on top of each pork chop.
- Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Place the sprayed-side down to cover the dish (this prevents the foil from sticking to the stuffing). Bake, covered, for 25 minutes. Remove the cover and return the dish to the oven for 5-10 more minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired, and serve!
Notes
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- Total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your pork chops. The type of baking dish that you use can also impact the cooking time (dark, nonstick metal pans or a cast iron pan will cook the meat faster than a ceramic or glass dish, for instance). As a result, a meat thermometer is the best way to know when your pork is done. The meat is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- How to Store: Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or you can freeze the pork chops and stuffing for 2-3 months.
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- How to Reheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the pork chops on a baking sheet or in a dish, cover with foil, and warm just until heated through. Be aware that reheating the cooked pork may dry out the meat, so they are best when served fresh. You can also reheat individual servings in the microwave.
Nutrition
Pork Chop and Stuffing Recipe Variations
- Instead of thick-cut boneless pork chops, try bone-in pork chops. If using the bone-in chops, you’ll need to extend the baking time before removing your foil cover. Use an instant-read thermometer to know when your pork reaches 145°F.
- We like Stove Top chicken stuffing mix, but you can substitute with any flavor that you prefer — cornbread stuffing or turkey stuffing would work equally well! Also, feel free to use a different brand of stuffing mix (such as Pepperidge Farm), or even use leftover homemade stuffing. You’ll need a total of about 3 cups of prepared stuffing for this recipe.
- For an extra-sweet treat, serve pork chops with stuffing and apple pie filling! To do so, simply use a can of prepared apple pie filling in the bottom of your casserole dish in lieu of the chopped fresh apple.
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This recipe was originally published in December, 2019. It was updated in December, 2024.
Hi Blair! I made this tonight with bone-in chops and it was delicious! I even threw in frozen brussel sprouts with the chopped onion and apple. Perfect on a chilly winter evening. Thanks for the recipe and Merry Christmas!
That’s awesome, Denise! Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note. I love the idea of adding the Brussels sprouts. They go so well with apples and pork chops, and it’s an easy way to get some veggies in the dish! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I saw a box of stovetop languishing in the pantry and remembered that my mom used to make stuffing topped pork chops when I was a kid. I couldn’t remember the cooking particulars so I turned to Google and your recipe. The pork chops came out perfectly. Just how I remembered them.
That’s awesome, Erica! I’m so glad that you enjoyed them and were able to recreate a childhood favorite. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note!
Midway through the recipe, I began to question what I was doing, but the dish turned out AMAZING! I never knew baked apples drenched with pork juice taste sooooooo good. Definitely would make it again!
Thank you! So glad that it was a hit!
Made this last night, it had some awesome flavors, definitely is on a regular rotation menu. Thanks
Thanks, Pete!
I would love to try this recipe, have you tried lightly browning or searing the chops before baking just for appearance?
Hi, Monica! Yes, you can absolutely brown the chops first before baking them. Just heat some oil in a big skillet over medium-high or high heat and brown on each side (usually just a few minutes per side). If you do that, you can decrease the baking time in the oven by a few minutes. Enjoy!
Thanks for your reply! I’m trying this tomorrow night. I’m new to your blog, last night I googled stuffed shells recipes & yours came up. I made it & oh my goodness! Simply delish, we loved them & look forward to the dish in the freezer for a meal next week! I have already picked out the next few recipes to try… so glad to find you! I feel like I make the same old thing every time I cook, now I am excited for new recipes to come. My family & I thank you in advance! 🙂
That’s amazing, Monica! I’m so glad that you found my site and it’s inspired some new dinners in your kitchen. Enjoy! 🙂
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Soooooo good! I’m definitely going to make this again! It’s so simple to prepare too. Thanks!!
Thank you, Mary! We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
We made stuffing from scratch, was better than expected would use a second apple next time, the pork was moist and juicy perfectly done, the stuffing was crisp and flavorful. Delicious.
So glad that you enjoyed the meal, Paul! Thank you!
This recipe is so easy and delicious. I only has thin cut chops, but they still turned out tender and delicious!
Thank you, Sue! We’re so glad it turned out well for you!
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Easy to prepare and so delicious!
Thank you, Karla!
I love this easy recipe. I only use the apples , onions and stuffing with thick loin chop with S & P , and a sprinke of garlic powder. It is my go to when I want something yummy on a cold night.
Awesome, thank you!!