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Pork Chops and Potatoes Easy One Pan Dinner

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This hearty, family-friendly one pan dinner features juicy pork chops and crispy potatoes roasted together in a flavorful pan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s customizable, comforting, and requires minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 thick-cut pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick)
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 large yellow or sweet onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
  2. Cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Slice onion and mince garlic.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub half the spice mix onto both sides of the pork chops. Set aside.
  5. Toss potatoes and onions with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the remaining spice mix in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  7. Add potatoes and onions to the same skillet. Stir to coat in browned bits. Pour in chicken broth and scatter minced garlic over the top.
  8. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  9. Place seared pork chops on top of the potatoes. Dot with butter, if using.
  10. Roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until pork reaches 145°F and potatoes are fork-tender. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for more browning, if desired.
  11. Remove pan from oven and let pork chops rest 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve.

Notes

For extra crispiness, use baby potatoes halved and leave the skins on. Add other vegetables like green beans or carrots for variety. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking pork. Let pork rest before serving for juicier results. For dairy-free, skip the butter. If sauce is too thin, simmer on stovetop to thicken; if too thick, add a splash of broth.

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Keywords: pork chops, potatoes, one pan dinner, easy dinner, family meal, skillet dinner, gluten-free, weeknight meal, comfort food

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