13 Baked Pork Chop Recipes That Make Dinner Easy

Everyone knows that pork chops are fantastic when seared in a pan or cooked over a hot grill, but those cooking methods tend to be extra messy. That’s why we love these recipes that create the same tender entree when cooked in the oven. Less oil, less dishes, less mess. Baking pork chops in the oven is much easier and can end up being a lot faster, especially if you cook them as the main component of a sheet pan meal. It's a versatile cooking method that, when done right, still yields the same tender meat with a crispy exterior.

The key to this tender, crunchy recipe is to carefully grind the almonds until they’re super fine so that they adhere to the meat. We like to bake the pork chops in a heavy-duty cast iron pan to make sure that each side gets crisped and golden brown. A bit of orange zest mixed with the almonds gives this recipe a bit of bright acidity.

Simple and streamlined, this easy pork chop recipe comes together in less than an hour. The seasoned breadcrumb mixture isn’t a big mess to prep, and it gives the meat a crunchy, crispy exterior. Though our version calls for Italian herb seasoning you can feel free to mix it up with whatever flavors you like best.

Apples and pork chops are a classic combination, and we love that this version gives them a little extra heat. Spices like dry mustard and cloves help infuse the dish with deep, complex flavor, while brown sugar and apple juice balances it all out with a bit of sweetness. Brining the meat ahead of time also helps give tender texture and deep flavor.

These pecan-crusted chops are perfect for fall. Crispy, crunchy and super filling, they go perfectly with the homemade whiskey cream sauce. Serve with roasted potatoes, green beans or a light side salad.

Thirty minutes is all you need to create this flavorful and hearty weeknight meal. First, the chickpeas get tossed in flavors like rosemary, lemon zest and garlic, then the whole pan gets roasted under the broiler. A bit of chicken stock in the bottom of the pan creates the necessary steam to help keep both the meat and the chickpeas perfectly moist.

These stuffed pork chops are perfect for a special-occasion meal. They’re easy to prepare and come together nicely in the oven making for minimal mess. Serve with roasted potatoes or a light and bright salad.

A stuffing of shallots, sage, pancetta and mushrooms gives these pork chops an earthy, savory flavor that you can taste in every bite. We start by brining the meat in a mixture of mustard, sage, garlic and water. Once they’re stuffed, the pork chops get breaded and baked until crispy and golden brown.

When it comes to weeknight meals, there’s nothing better than a sheet pan dinner. Making everything in one pan cuts down on dishes, while letting the flavors of the different meal components mingle together. This hearty dinner packs a punch of flavor thanks to store bought ranch dressing mix.

Though Vietnamese pork chops typically get grilled, this inspired version achieves similar results when baked in the broiler. The lemongrass marinade is uniquely aromatic, sweet, savory and totally complex. The fluffy jasmine rice gets infused with grated fresh ginger, cucumber and mint.

Pork chops are a hearty weeknight meal, and baking them in the oven means you don’t have to clean up the extra mess that comes with frying meat on the stovetop. This simple recipe is fast enough for a week night and impressive enough for a special-occasion dinner. Long grain rice makes a versatile base to soak up all the meaty juices.

Saltimbocco is a traditional Italian dish that typically involves veal cutlets that get wrapped with prosciutto and sage. We’ve swapped in pork chops in this recipe for a fun, affordable and approachable substitute. We start by searing everything in a pan to crisp up the prosciutto, then transfer everything to the oven to finish cooking.

Pork and apples are the perfect pair in this quick and easy sheet-pan meal. With little prep time and minimal clean up, this dinner will become a weeknight favorite. It’s easy to prep, easy to enjoy and even easier to clean up.