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Baked Pork Chops

Juicy and tender baked pork chops, seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 bone-in pork chops 1.5 inches thick (about 8 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish or rimmed sheet pan
  • Meat thermometer (optional but recommended)
  • Paper towels
  • Small bowl for mixing seasoning
  • Tongs or spatula for flipping
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and place a 9x13-inch baking dish or rimmed sheet pan inside.
  2. Remove the pork chops from packaging and pat them completely dry with paper towels on both sides.
  3. In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried thyme, and paprika.
  4. Coat both sides of each pork chop generously with the seasoning blend, pressing gently so it adheres.
  5. Carefully remove the hot baking dish from the oven and add olive oil, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
  6. Quickly arrange the pork chops in a single layer in the hot pan, leaving space between each one.
  7. Pour chicken broth around (not over) the pork chops, then return the baking dish to the oven immediately.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Remove the pork chops from the oven and let them rest in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes.

Notes

These pork chops can be served alongside creamed spinach, roasted root vegetables, or a crisp green salad.