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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!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
34
minutes
minutes
Total Time
44
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
482
kcal
Author
Kate @ I Heart Eating
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
butter
1
medium butternut squash
2
medium baking apples*
1-2
tablespoons
brown sugar
depending on desired sweetness
1/2
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
Pinch or two of salt
4
bone-in pork loin chops
1/2
teaspoon
dried rosemary
1/2
teaspoon
dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-low heat.
Meanwhile, peel butternut squash and apples. You can also leave the peel on the apples if you prefer.
Cut squash and apples into 1/2-inch cubes.
Place in pan, and stir to coat with butter.
Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Turn heat to medium.
Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
Cook for another 10 minutes or so, stirring regularly, until tender.
Remove to plate.
Add pork chops, and season with rosemary, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
Cook about 10 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer reads 145 F.
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
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
482
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
37
g
|
Protein:
51
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
6
g
|
Cholesterol:
171
mg
|
Sodium:
191
mg
|
Potassium:
1575
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
16
g
|
Vitamin A:
20160
IU
|
Vitamin C:
43.6
mg
|
Calcium:
139
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg