This recipe delivers a flavorful and easy one-pan meal with tender pork chops and perfectly roasted potatoes. Minimal cleanup is a bonus!
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ยฝ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Equipment:
- Large baking sheet
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup, if desired.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the potato pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Arrange the pork chops: In the same bowl (no need to wash it), drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the pork chops. Season generously with salt and pepper. Arrange the pork chops among the potatoes on the baking sheet, ensuring there’s some space between them for even cooking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 145ยฐF (63ยฐC) and the potatoes are tender and golden brown. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your pork chops and the size of your potato pieces.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the pork chops rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Tips & Variations:
- Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the sheet pan, such as broccoli florets, bell pepper strips, or sliced onions. Toss them with olive oil and seasonings along with the potatoes, keeping in mind that some vegetables may cook faster than others.
- Flavor Boost: Add a clove or two of minced garlic to the oil when tossing the potatoes and pork chops for extra flavor. You can also experiment with other herbs and spices like rosemary, thyme, or onion powder.
- Marinade: For more flavorful pork chops, you can marinate them for at least 30 minutes (or up to a few hours) in a simple marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and your favorite herbs and spices before baking.
- Crispier Potatoes: For extra crispy potatoes, you can parboil them for 5-7 minutes before tossing them with the oil and seasonings and adding them to the baking sheet.
- Doneness: Always use a meat thermometer to ensure your pork chops are cooked to a safe internal temperature of 145ยฐF (63ยฐC).
Enjoy your simple and delicious sheet pan pork chop and potato bake!
