Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Apples

Name: Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick); 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 yellow onion (medium, sliced); 1 apple (large, cored and sliced); 0.25 cup chicken broth; 2 cup mashed potatoes (prepared); 1 cup green beans (frozen)

Tender pan-seared pork chops complemented by sweet and savory sautéed apples and onions, served with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.42/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion (medium, sliced)
1 apple (large, cored and sliced)
0.25 cup chicken broth
2 cup mashed potatoes (prepared)
1 cup green beans (frozen)

Instructions

Season boneless pork chops evenly with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove chops from skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Add sliced yellow onion and sliced apple. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples and onions are tender and lightly caramelized.
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon the apple-onion mixture over them.
While the pork is cooking, prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions or reheat store-bought mashed potatoes. Steam frozen green beans according to package instructions.
Serve the pork chops with the apple-onion topping, alongside mashed potatoes and green beans.

Notes

Ensure pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F for safe consumption. Allowing them to rest after cooking helps keep them juicy.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 620
Protein: 58 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Sugar: 12 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg