Easy Baked Pork Chops with Stuffing

Transform dinner into a hearty, comforting meal with this recipe for Easy Baked Pork Chops with Stuffing. Juicy, bone-in pork chops are perfectly seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme, then baked atop a bed of homemade stuffing made from aromatic sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, all enriched with chicken broth and tossed with dried bread cubes. This one-dish dinner comes together in just an hour, making it a flavorful weeknight hero or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for family gatherings. Serve these golden, tender pork chops alongside the savory stuffing for a warm, satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is to devour. Perfect for anyone searching for baked pork chop recipes or an effortless comfort food classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery stalk, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups dried bread cubes (for stuffing)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing pan)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and celery, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the dried bread cubes until evenly moistened.

Step 6

Stir in the chopped parsley to the stuffing mixture.

Step 7

Spread the stuffing evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 8

Place the seasoned pork chops on top of the stuffing in a single layer.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve the baked pork chops with the stuffing on the side and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1896.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4026.6

Total Fat 164.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 606mg	0%
Sodium 6943.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 371.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 248.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 546.7mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 4018.7mg	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: 37.4%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 37.5%