34 Pork Chop Dinner Recipes to Try Tonight

There’s nothing like home-cooked pork chops. This collection of 34 pork chop dinner recipes offers fresh inspiration for preparing pork chops in a variety of styles.

The recipes below use many types of pork chops—bone-in, boneless, thin-cut, thick-cut, and cutlets—so whatever you have on hand, you’ll find great ideas here.

Slow cooker recipes

crock pot pork chops in sauce on a white oval platter.

Crockpot Pork Chops with Mushroom Soup

Let the crockpot do the work. These tender pork chops use five simple ingredients, including cream of mushroom soup, to create a savory sauce that’s perfect over rice, noodles, or potatoes.

pork chops with sauce over mashed potatoes.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

These fall-off-the-bone pork chops finish in au jus gravy. Start them in the morning and serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice to soak up the delicious juices.

2 BBQ pork chops on a black plate next to a pile of mashed potatoes.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pork Chops

These chops get a flavorful dry rub and your favorite BBQ sauce, then slow cook until moist and perfectly seasoned.

2 pork chops in sauce over rice and green beans.

3-Ingredient Crockpot Pork Chops

Dinner is easier with these chops made using cream of mushroom soup and a packet of ranch dressing to create a creamy sauce—delicious over rice and vegetables.

pork chops with apples on a plate next to a scoop of mashed potatoes.

Easy Crockpot Pork Chops and Apples

Granny Smith apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar combine with pork chops in the slow cooker for a sweet-tart sauce that families love.

Grilled Pork Chop Recipes

Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Peach Salsa

Skip the oven and grill these chops, topped with a bright, summery peach salsa for fresh flavor and color.

honey soy pork chops on a white platter

Honey Soy Pork Chops

Grilled to perfection and finished with a savory honey-soy glaze, these chops are weeknight-friendly and elegant enough to serve to guests.

a pork chop on a white plate next to a knife and salad.

Pork Chops with the Best Marinade

Marinate pork chops overnight in a tangy Dijon-and-white-wine mixture that tenderizes and amplifies flavor.

a grilled pork chop on a white plate next to grilled corn and silverware.

Dry-Rubbed Brown Sugar Pork Chops

A brown sugar dry rub creates a sweet-savory crust on grilled chops—simple to prepare and great with classic grilled sides.

Oven Baked Dishes and Casseroles

pork chop topped with stuffing and a creamy mushroom sauce on a white plate.

Pork Chops and Stuffing

A comforting, easy dinner—no need to wait for the holidays to enjoy stuffing topped on savory pork chops.

pork chop covered in red sweet and sour sauce with rice and broccoli.

Pork Chops Supreme

Tender chops glazed in a sticky-sweet sauce make this a quick, crowd-pleasing weeknight winner.

shake and bake pork chop on a plate with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Shake and Bake Pork Chops (3 Ways)

This homemade shake-and-bake approach replicates the boxed mix and works for thin, regular, or thick-cut pork chops.

three pork chops on top of sliced potatoes and onions in a casserole dish.

Pork Chop Casserole

A hearty meat-and-potatoes casserole made with onion soup mix and tender pork chops—comfort food that’s ready in about an hour.

seared pork chops and rice in a white casserole dish.

Pork Chops and Rice

Pork chops nestled into onion-baked rice make a satisfying one-dish meal—serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

a serving of pork chop casserole with tomato gravy on a white plate next to green beans.

Pork Chop Casserole with Tomato Gravy

Rice and stewed tomatoes combine for a flavorful, naturally gluten-free casserole that makes a hearty weeknight dinner.

a seasoned pork chops on a plate with steamed veggies.

Baked Pepper Sage Pork Chops

A quick oven-baked recipe that relies on pantry staples for big, comforting flavor—ideal when time is short.

a baked bon-in pork chop on a plate next to roasted potatoes.

Baked Bone-In Pork Chops

Perfectly seasoned bone-in chops that pair well with a range of sides and can be prepared several ways for convenience.

honey glazed pork chops in a skillet.

Honey Glazed Pork Chops

A salty-sweet honey glaze elevates these pork chops, which can be baked, pan-seared, or grilled.

2 pork chops on a cutting board with slices removed and rosemary on top.

Baked Pork Chops with Rosemary and Garlic Butter

Thick bone-in chops bake in a garlic-butter sauce and finish with fresh rosemary for rich, juicy results.

a stuffed pork chop on a bed of mashed potatoes on a white plate.

Baked Stuffed Pork Chops with Stovetop Stuffing

Stuffed chops seasoned with powdered ranch and baked with moist stuffing make for a flavorful, hearty entrée.

two pork chops in a skillet with rosemary, apples and bacon.

Roasted Pork Chops with Apples

Apples, bacon, garlic, and rosemary build layers of flavor and create an irresistible aroma—great for entertaining.

Stovetop Recipes

pork chops and apples in a skillet.

Pork Chops and Apples

A 20-minute skillet dinner that’s full of fall flavors and ready when you are.

four smothered pork chops in a baking dish with a spoon inserted into the sauce.

Smothered Pork Chops

Thick-cut chops in a homemade mushroom-and-onion gravy—total comfort food that’s excellent with noodles, rice, or potatoes.

several pork chops in a pan simmering in sweet BBQ sauce.

Sweet BBQ Skillet Pork Chops

An easy one-pan meal: sear chops, then simmer in a sweet-and-tangy BBQ sauce until tender.

two pan-seared pork chops on a black plate.

Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Minimal seasoning and a hot skillet highlight the natural pork flavor—perfect with butter, salt, and pepper for an extra-tender result.

several honey garlic pork chops on a plate next to parsley and lemons.

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Pan-fried chops finished under the broiler to get charred edges, then glazed with a honey-garlic sauce for sweet-savory balance.

3 pork chops covered with dijonnaise sauce on a white platter.

Pork Chops Dijonnaise

Bone-in chops pan-cooked until juicy, then served with a rich, creamy mustard sauce—ideal for weeknights or company.

pork chops in a skillet in fennel dijon sauce.

One Pan Fennel Dijon Pork Chops

Cooked low and slow in a single pan until tender, these chops in fennel-Dijon sauce are great over rice or potatoes.

a pork schniztel cutlet on a plate with lemon, salad, and fries.

Pork Schnitzel

Thin pounded chops are breaded and fried until crisp—serve with fresh lemon and fries for a crowd-pleasing meal.

pork chops with applies in a frying pan.

Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples

The sweet-and-savory pairing of apples and pork chops elevates a simple pan-fried dinner into an elegant option for family meals or intimate gatherings.

several fried pork chops sprinkled with parsley on white serving platter.

Perfectly Seasoned Fried Pork Chops

Southern-style fried chops coated lightly in breadcrumbs and fried to golden crisp—comfort food with classic flavors.

a piece of pork milanese on a white plate next to a green salad.

Crispy Pork Milanese

Thin-cut chops breaded with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, fried until crisp—ready in about 30 minutes and lovely with lemon and salad.

four bone-in pork chops in a skillet with rosemary sprigs.

Cast Iron Rosemary Pork Chops

A restaurant-worthy chop seasoned with rosemary and seared in cast iron—ready in about 20 minutes for weeknights or date nights.

sliced pork chops on a blue plate next to a bowl of applesauce.

Spicy Applesauce Pork Chops

Dijon-seasoned chops pair with a spiced applesauce for a modern twist on a classic combination.

two bone-in pork chops in a frying pan with garlic butter.

15 Minute Garlic Butter Pork Chops

Super juicy chops with golden seared edges, finished in garlic butter for a quick main dish that pairs with many sides.

a seared pork chop with au jus sauce and a salad.

Pan Seared Pork Chops with Dijon Au Jus

Lightly caramelized chops served with a velvety Dijon reduction—simple to make and full of flavor.

Side dishes for Pork chops

Here are some ideas to serve with these pork chop recipes:

  • Mashed potatoes (extra cheesy mashed potatoes are a great choice)
  • Brown or white rice
  • Egg noodles
  • Leafy green salad
  • Broccoli casserole
  • Roasted vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or zucchini
  • Flaky biscuits
  • Cheddar biscuits