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Stuffed Pork Chops

These baked stuffed pork chops are easy comfort food that tastes like a restaurant-quality meal!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword baked stuffed pork chops, boneless pork chops recipe, stuffed pork chops, stuffed pork chops in oven
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 364kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ of a small apple, peel on and finely diced
  • ½ of a small sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) package Stove Top stuffing mix, plus the additional ingredients called for on the package (butter and water)
  • 4 thick boneless pork chops (about 6-8 ounces each and 1 inch thick)
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
  • Optional garnish: fresh parsley or sage

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large oven-proof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apple, onion, and celery; sauté just until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing according to the package instructions. Use a fork to gently combine the prepared stuffing with the sauteed apple, onion, and celery mixture. Set aside.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket in each pork chop. Be careful not to slice all of the way through. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each pork chop with about ¼ cup stuffing (or as much stuffing as you can fit inside). Secure with toothpicks.
  • Wipe out the skillet that you used to sauté the apples and vegetables. Add the oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the pork chops to the pan and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches, if necessary, so that you don't overcrowd the pan.
  • Arrange all of the browned pork chops in the oven-safe skillet. If you don't have a big enough skillet to hold all of the chops, or if you don't have an oven-safe skillet, place the browned pork chops on a greased or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
  • Transfer the skillet (or baking sheet) to the oven. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer registers 145°F. Remove toothpicks before serving, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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Notes

  • If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, or if your skillet isn't large enough to accommodate all of the pork chops, that's fine. Just arrange the browned chops on a rimmed baking sheet that's lined with parchment paper or sprayed with nonstick cooking spray before transferring them to the oven.
  • If you don't have time to brown the chops in a skillet before baking, no problem! Just place the stuffed pork chops on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in the 350°F oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145°F.
  • I used boneless pork chops here, but you can substitute with thick bone-in pork chops instead. If using bone-in pork chops, you will likely need to increase the baking time slightly.
  • Stuffing Variations: feel free to add different ingredients to your stuffing mixture! You can make Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops by mixing in a handful of grated cheese; you can make Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops by wilting baby spinach leaves in your skillet when your vegetables are just about done cooking; and you can make Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops by cooking diced bacon in the skillet with the vegetables and adding that to the stuffing mix.
  • I've shown you how to make stuffed pork chops in the oven, but you can also prepare these stuffed pork chops on the grill! To grill stuffed pork chops: assemble the pork chops as instructed, securing with toothpicks. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side (or until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 145°F).
  • Be sure to finely dice the apple, onion, and celery. You don't want big chunks, which will be harder to stuff in the pork chops.
  • This recipe yields enough stuffing for about 8 pork chops. If you're only preparing 4 pork chops, you can serve any extra stuffing as a side dish with your baked pork chops. Just warm it in the microwave right before serving, if necessary. Alternatively, you can prepare extra pork chops and freeze them (before browning) to enjoy for a later meal.
  • Cooking for a smaller family? Prepare just 2-3 stuffed pork chops, and serve the extra stuffing as a side dish.
  • The total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your pork chops. Use a meat thermometer to know exactly when your pork chops are perfectly cooked. You're looking for an internal temperature of about 145°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed pork chop | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.5mg