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Three juicy, seared bone-in pork chops baked with sliced potatoes and onions in a savory sauce.

25 Genius Pork Chops Recipes Ideas for Busy Weeknights

This recipe provides a simple, hearty baked pork chop and potato dish perfect for busy weeknights. You can create a comforting meal with minimal active time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 574
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 14.5 ounces chicken broth canned
For the Chops and Potatoes
  • 6 pork rib or loin chops 3/4 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Additional salt and pepper optional
  • 6 cups potatoes thinly sliced and peeled
  • 1 onion medium, sliced
  • Paprika and minced fresh parsley optional, for topping

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • 13x9-in. baking dish

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Add the chicken broth to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens. Remove the sauce from the heat and set it aside.
  3. Brown the pork chops on both sides in canola oil in a large skillet. Sprinkle the chops with additional salt and pepper if you wish.
  4. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer the sliced potatoes and onion in the dish. Pour the broth mixture evenly over the layers.
  5. Place the browned pork chops on top of the potato and onion layers.
  6. Cover the dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover the dish and bake for 30 minutes more, or until the meat and potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 40gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 1015mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe was developed from a simple dish made on a busy evening. It shows that you can create a satisfying meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

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