How Long Should You Cook Stuffed Pork Chops

Long collage of baked boneless stuffed pork chops

Comfort food in just minutes! These baked boneless Stuffed Pork Chops with apples and Stove Top Stuffing are a cozy and easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love!

Easy baked boneless stuffed pork chops on a plate with broccoli and mashed cauliflower

If you're tired of your regular ole' pork chop recipe, then you've come to the right place. These apple stuffed pork chops are full of flavor and they look impressive -- but they only require about 15 minutes of prep!

Served with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower and a green veggie, the baked stuffed pork chops are a wholesome and satisfying meal to warm you from the inside!

Overhead shot of baked stuffed pork chops on a plate surrounded by fresh parsley

How to Cook Stuffed Pork Chops:

These stuffed pork chops with Stove Top stuffing only require a few minutes of prep before they go in the oven!

Let's start with the stuffing. You'll need finely diced apple, onion, and celery.

Apple onion and celery for stuffed pork chops

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet and saute the apple, onion and celery until tender (about 5-7 minutes).

Apple onion and celery in a large cast iron skillet with wooden spoon

While the veggies cook in the skillet, prepare the Stove Top stuffing according to the package instructions. I use the microwave method, which only takes about 5 minutes!

Combine the cooked vegetables from the skillet with the prepared stuffing, and then set it aside to cool for a few minutes while you prepare the pork chops.

You'll need to cut a pocket in each pork chop so that you can stuff it with the filling. Use a sharp knife and cut almost to the far edge, making the pocket as large as possible. Thick pork chops are the way to go!

Cutting pocket in pork chop for stuffed pork chop recipe

Then simply stuff each pork chop, secure with toothpicks, and place the pork chops on a baking sheet.

Stuffed pork chops on a baking sheet before the oven

How long do you cook a Stuffed Pork Chop?

These stuffed pork chops bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145 degrees F.

Baked stuffed pork chops on a baking sheet with spatula

What goes with Stuffed Pork Chops?

I've shown these pork chops with a side of mashed cauliflower (just the frozen, microwaveable version is great!) and some steamed broccoli, but you can serve the pork chops with just about any side dishes that you enjoy.

Other great options to serve with the stuffed pork chops include:

Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes
A simple green salad with Italian Balsamic Vinaigrette
Easy Broccoli Casserole or Garlic Oven Roasted Broccoli
5-Ingredient Easy Cranberry Salad
Aunt Bee's 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits
Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash
Fried Cabbage with Apples and Onions

Can Stuffed Pork Chops be frozen?

Sure! If you prepare a large batch, you can wrap the leftover baked stuffed pork chops tightly with plastic wrap or foil and keep them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat, allow the pork chop to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Warm in a 350 degree F oven, just until heated through.

Boneless stuffed pork chops on a plate with apples and onions in the background

COOK'S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:

I used boneless pork chops here, but you can substitute with thick bone-in pork chops instead. If using bone-in pork chops, you will need to increase the baking time to 45 - 55 minutes.
Be sure to finely dice the apple, onion, and celery. You don't want big chunks, which will be harder to stuff in your pork chop.
This recipe yields enough stuffing for about 8 pork chops. If you're only preparing 4 pork chops, you can serve any extra stuffing as a side dish with your baked pork chops. Just warm it in the microwave right before serving, if necessary.
These stuffed pork chops are made with Stove Top Stuffing. I chose the "Savory Herbs" flavor, but you can substitute with any stuffing flavor that you prefer.
I've shown you how to make stuffed pork chops in the oven, but you can also prepare these stuffed pork chops on the grill! How to grill stuffed pork chops: assemble the pork chops as instructed, securing with toothpicks. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side (or until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 145 degrees F).
Stuffing Variations: feel free to add different ingredients to your stuffing mixture! You can make Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops by mixing in a handful of grated cheese; you can make Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops by wilting baby spinach leaves in your skillet when your vegetables are just about done cooking; and you can make Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops by cooking diced bacon in the skillet with the vegetables and adding that to the stuffing mix.

Other easy pork chop recipes that you might enjoy:

Dump-and-Go 4-Ingredient Baked Pork Chops
5-Ingredient Pan Fried Pork Chops
Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Vegetables and Gravy
Dump-and-Bake Boneless Pork Chops

Stuffed Pork Chops

Comfort food in just minutes! These baked boneless Stuffed Pork Chops with apples and Stove Top Stuffing are a cozy and easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword baked stuffed pork chops, boneless pork chops recipe, stuffed pork chops

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Resting Time 3 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 364 kcal

1 (6 ounce) package Stove Top stuffing mix, plus the additional ingredients called for on the package (butter and water)
1 tablespoon butter
1 small apple peel on and finely diced
1 small sweet onion finely diced
1 stalk celery finely diced
4 thick boneless pork chops (about 6-8 ounces each and 1 inch thick)
Optional garnish: fresh parsley or sage

In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add apple, onion and celery; sauté just until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
Meanwhile, prepare stuffing according to package instructions. Use a fork to gently combine stuffing with apple, onion and celery mixture. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket in each pork chop.
Fill each pork chop with about ¼ cup stuffing (or as much stuffing as you can fit inside). Secure with toothpicks. Season with salt and pepper.
Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Allow to rest for 3 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.

I used boneless pork chops here, but you can substitute with thick bone-in pork chops instead. If using bone-in pork chops, you will need to increase the baking time to 45 - 55 minutes.
Be sure to finely dice the apple, onion, and celery. You don't want big chunks, which will be harder to stuff in your pork chop.
This recipe yields enough stuffing for about 8 pork chops. If you're only preparing 4 pork chops, you can serve any extra stuffing as a side dish with your baked pork chops. Just warm it in the microwave right before serving, if necessary.
These stuffed pork chops are made with Stove Top Stuffing. I chose the "Savory Herbs" flavor, but you can substitute with any stuffing flavor that you prefer.
I've shown you how to make stuffed pork chops in the oven, but you can also prepare these stuffed pork chops on the grill! How to grill stuffed pork chops: assemble the pork chops as instructed, securing with toothpicks. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side (or until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 145 degrees F).
Stuffing Variations: feel free to add different ingredients to your stuffing mixture! You can make Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops by mixing in a handful of grated cheese; you can make Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops by wilting baby spinach leaves in your skillet when your vegetables are just about done cooking; and you can make Bacon Stuffed Pork Chops by cooking diced bacon in the skillet with the vegetables and adding that to the stuffing mix.

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