These Easy Baked Pork Chops only require a few spices to really make them stand out. They are juicy, tender, and full of flavor.
People absolutely rave about my recipe for the Perfect Thick Cut Pork Chop. It’s about time I share an Easy Baked Pork Chop Recipe for those of you who prefer the boneless variety. A good pork chop doesn’t require much in the way of seasoning so I’ve kept things super simple in this recipe. It doesn’t get much easier than this!
MY OTHER RECIPESBaked Pork Chops are incredible simple to make. You will have better results if you purchase pork chops that have been cut about 1-inch thick. This will help prevent your meat from drying out. There’s nothing worse than a dry pork chop! Any thinner than 1 inch and you will most likely end up with dry, flavorless meat.
How long to bake pork chops?
The length of time that you need to bake a pork chop depends on the thickness of your meat as well as whether or not is bone-in. Searing your meat before baking will also impact the cooking time. A good rule of thumb is 7 minutes of baking in a 400 degree oven per half inch of meat. If you sear your meat beforehand, reduce that amount of 2 minutes. If your pork chop has a large bone, you may need to add a few minutes to the cooking time. Pork needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Let your meat rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting into it.
This pork recipe can easily be added to in order to create a one pan dinner. Toss some green beans in some olive oil and salt and pepper and surround the pork on a baking sheet for some roasted green beans and pork. Broccoli would work well too.
For more great tips and ideas, watch the video below where I walk you through every step of this recipe in The Stay At Home Chef Cooking Show. Sometimes it helps to have a visual and we’ve always got you covered.
How to Make Baked Pork Chops
Easy Baked Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Rub each pork chop with olive oil.
- In a small bowl mix together salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Season all sides of the pork chop with this mix. Place seasoned pork chops onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (which will depend on how thick the pork chops are).Serve hot.
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Katy says
Is regular paprika ok to use instead of smoked paprika?
Rachel Farnsworth says
Yes, that will be fine.
Pat Shafer says
We have tried two of your easy recipes and loved them both. I’m not a great cook and neither is my husband. But, I do like tasty dishes that don’t require too much time or expertise. We’ve done the”Easy Baked Pork Chops” and the “Easy Lemon Baked Cod Fish”. Both were yummy. BRAVO! And thank you.
Crystal says
I’m not a great cooker of meat… I dry everything out. But I’ve made this recipe twice now, and they have turned out perfectly each time! I’m as proud as a peacock when I serve this recipe. Love it!
Tina says
If I sear before baking should I apply spices before searing or after?
Rachel Farnsworth says
Before
Sharon says
We loved these. Such simple ingredients pair well with a very easy process to prepare. Chops were moist and flavorful.
Janet S Clarke says
So Simple & Fabulous!!!
Stacey Lynne Yates says
I have never cooked pork without drying it out. I made this recipe tonight using 1 inch boneless chops and they were amazing!!! I followed the recipe down to the cooking time. I am no longer afraid of making pork chops. My family thoroughly enjoyed them! Thank you for the recipe!
Teri says
Thank you for this recipe. I needed a new way to make pork chops. I’ll have to get some with bones. I usually buy the boneless ones.
Shauna says
Thank you so much for this recipe! After all our 20+ years of marriage; I have never cooked pork. So when my husband brought home a thick cut, 3 inches, i didn’t know what to do with it or even how to cook the monster. Your recipe was wonderfully delicious! Cook time per the inches was perfection! Thank you 🙂
Sharon says
I needed one more fabulous pork chop recipe, and I found it!
Kim says
These chops were a HUGE hit with my family! I had forgotten the magic a little salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika could perform!
Christine says
Most Excellent! Very quick, easy and yummy!
Christina says
I made this tonight with boneless pork loins. It was a very easy and delicious recipe! I will definitely make this again.
Kimberly Whitehead says
Made the easy bake pork chops tonight; they were a huge hit!! We had invited my in-laws for dinner; my father-in-law said “these are the best pork chops I’ve had in quite a while!”
I made them with bone-in chops and the spices as directed; they were fork tender! Thank you for sharing this recipe!