When it comes to easy and delicious weeknight dinners, these baked pork chops are a game changer. With just a handful of simple spices, you can transform boneless pork chops into a juicy, tender, and flavorful meal. The best part? This recipe is incredibly easy to follow for perfect results every time.
Why Our Recipe
- Simple seasoning with a few pantry staples.
- Juicy and tender pork chops every time.
- Easy, no-fuss preparation and cooking.
Pork chops are one of those underrated dishes that can truly shine when cooked correctly. By using pork chops that are about 1 inch thick, you ensure they stay moist and flavorful throughout the baking process. No more dry, tough pork chops! Plus, with the option to add vegetables to the baking sheet, you can create a complete one-pan dinner with minimal cleanup. It’s a versatile recipe that’s perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknights to casual family gatherings.
Ingredient Notes
- Boneless Pork Chops: Look for pork chops that are 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Thicker chops stay juicier and more tender during baking.
- Olive Oil: Helps the seasoning stick to the pork chops. You can use any other cooking oil you have on hand.
- Salt: Essential for bringing out the natural flavors of the pork. Pork needs salt!
- Black Pepper: Adds a mild heat and enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Smoked Paprika: Provides a smoky flavor, but you can use regular paprika if you don’t have the smoked kind on hand.
- Onion Powder: Adds a little more variety to the flavor.
Choosing the Right Chop
When choosing boneless pork chops at the store, aim for ones that are 3/4 to 1 inch thick to ensure they stay juicy and tender during baking. Look for pork chops with a pinkish-red color and some marbling, as these will have the best flavor and texture. A bit of fat around the edges is beneficial for keeping the meat moist, so don’t trim it all off before cooking. Last, be sure that all four pork chops are similar in size and thickness to ensure they all cook at the same rate and are done at the same time.
Adding Veggies
Green beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and baby carrots are perfect for adding to the sheet pan with your pork chops!
Toss veggies in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add garlic powder, thyme, or rosemary for extra flavor, if you want.
Spread veggies around the pork chops in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake everything in the preheated oven. The pork juices will also flavor the veggies.
Add a Carb
Bread: You can easily make it a meal by picking up a loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store or try our easy 45-minute beer bread or Irish Soda Bread, both of which take very minimal effort. They don’t even require a stand mixer.
Pasta: Everyone always loves our olive oil pasta and brown butter garlic angel hair pasta. If you want to introduce one of the easiest carb sides ever to your life, use our couscous recipes!
Rice: Plain steamed rice will always work, or you can switch things up with our family’s favorite cheesy rice pilaf or go with a totally different vibe with our easy coconut rice.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating in the oven is the preferred method for leftover chops as the chops will retain more moisture. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a 350-degree oven until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Begin checking the temperature after 15 minutes as reheating times may vary.
Avoid microwaving as it can make them dry out.
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Do you keep the seasonings the same for bone in pork chops?
Yes, you can.
This was a quick cook for my family; they loved it!! Thank you!!
Great recipe –easy to make for an inexperienced cook–and my husband loves it! Thanks so much!
Rachel,
I am 77 and have been fortunate to have my wife cook for me. Lately she has had problems and I am doing more in the kitchen. This was my first time baking pork and it was a great success. I am subscribing and look forward to more recipes.
Tom
Awww Tom! My heart, this makes me so happy to hear!
I baked the chops on a bed of pico de gallo. Perfect.
Easy, quick and delicious!! This will be my go to recipe from now on.
This is a great recipe….can do many variations with seasoning…
Thank you!
L.d. Mueller
I covered the pork chops in barbecue sauce since I did not have olive oil and it came out delicious! The pork chops were so moist and tender! Best yet ever!
I used soy sauce and lemon juice (I know it’s an odd combo, but I’m new to cooking anything) because I didn’t have any olive oil, and surprisingly it still turned out amazing. I’ve done it multiple times now, so My girlfriend and I decided pork chops like this are going to be a regular in our meal plans. Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve made this recipe maybe a half dozen times this year? So I thought I’d leave a comment. These are really good pork chops! I definitely reduce the salt but otherwise the spice blend is really really good. I like spice and my mom can’t handle it but this is a really good in between for us. I’ll put the oil on the pork and then leave the spice for the last minute before putting them in the oven bc otherwise it seems to melt and slip around? Just my preference. Great recipe. Thank you!