Creamy Dijon Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these indulgent Creamy Dijon Pork Chops with Apples and Onions—a dish that combines tender, bone-in pork chops seared to golden perfection with a luscious, flavor-packed sauce. The sweet tang of caramelized apples, the savory depth of sautéed onions, and the creamy Dijon mustard sauce create a perfectly balanced medley of flavors. Fresh thyme ties it all together for a restaurant-quality meal that’s surprisingly easy to make in just 45 minutes. This comforting yet sophisticated recipe is ideal for fall evenings, but its timeless flavor will impress all year long. Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops (thick cut)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 large Yellow onion (sliced thinly)
• 2 medium Apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, cored and sliced)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves (optional, plus extra for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear them for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet and allow it to melt. Stir in the sliced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the apple slices to the skillet with the onions. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the apples start to soften and lightly caramelize.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme (if using) and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 6

Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate them into the sauce.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.

Step 8

Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce along with the apples and onions. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops to coat them.

Step 9

Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the pork chops are heated through and the flavors meld together.

Step 10

Garnish with extra fresh thyme if desired, and serve the pork chops immediately alongside the creamy apple and onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1060.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1235.8

Total Fat 99.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 182mg	0%
Sodium 3664.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 49.2g
Protein 7.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 111.5mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1007.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.1%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 25.5%