Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    34 mins

  • Total Time

    44 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    482 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash

Pork Chops with Cinnamon Apples and Butternut Squash is an easy, healthy, one skillet dinner that is full of fall flavors!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 butternut squash medium
  • 2 apple medium baking
  • 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar depending on desired sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt pinch or two
  • 4 pork loin chops bone-in
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat.
  2. Meanwhile, peel butternut squash and apples. You can also leave the peel on the apples if you prefer. 
  3. Cut squash and apples into 1/2-inch cubes.
  4. Place in pan, and stir to coat with butter.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Turn heat to medium.
  7. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
  8. Cook for another 10 minutes or so, stirring regularly, until tender.
  9. Remove to plate.
  10. Add pork chops, and season with rosemary, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Cook about 10 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 145 F.
  12. Return apples and squash to pan and toss to warm.

Notes

  • *Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Braeburn, and Gala are all good choices.
  • **Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 171mg (57%) Sodium 191mg (8%) Potassium 1575mg (34%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 20160IU (403%) Vitamin C 43.6mg (48%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Potassium 1575mg 34%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 20160IU 403%
Vitamin C 43.6mg 48%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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