Easy One Pan Pork Chops with Apples

Name: Easy One Pan Pork Chops with Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone in pork chops; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large apples, sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup chicken broth; Salt and black pepper to taste

This cozy fall meal brings together savory pork chops and tender apples for a perfect dinner.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 8, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

There is something so comforting about cooking with apples when the weather turns cool. While we often think of pies and cakes, apples are fantastic in savory dishes too. The sweetness of the fruit balances the saltiness of the pork beautifully.

This simple one pan meal is a favorite in my kitchen because it is fast and cleans up in a snap. It is a hearty dinner that feels special enough for company but is easy enough for a busy weeknight at home.

🧺 Ingredients

4 bone in pork chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large apples, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Season the pork chops generously on both sides with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3
Add the pork chops to the pan and sear them until they are golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
4
Remove the pork chops from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
5
Add the sliced apples and onions to the same pan and cook until they start to soften and brown, about 5 minutes.
6
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to get all those tasty bits.
7
Return the pork chops to the pan, nestling them into the apples and onions.
8
Cover and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the apples are tender.

💡 Tips

Serve these pork chops over creamy mashed potatoes or steamed green beans to soak up the pan sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days and reheat gently on the stove.

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