Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

5 from 7 votes

Juicy, flavor-packed pork chops stuffed with mozzarella and pesto. A simple, weeknight-friendly dinner that tastes gourmet!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked stuffed pork chops, Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe, pork chops recipe, stuffed pork chops

Servings:

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
⅓ cup pesto sauce
⅔ cup Italian Bread Crumbs
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325° Fahrenheit.
Prepare the 4 boneless pork chops by patting them dry with a paper towel. Slice a 3-inch pocket into each pork chop. Don't cut them all the way through.
In a medium bowl, combine the ⅓ cup pesto sauce, ⅔ cup Italian Bread Crumbs, and ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir until well mixed.
Stuff the pork chops by spooning about ¼-⅓ cup of the stuffing mixture into the pocket of each pork chop.
Season both sides of the pork chops with 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, place the stuffed pork chops in the skillet, and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until it temps out to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes, The final temperature should read 145 degrees Fahrenheit before serving.
*Taking the pork chops out of the oven a little before they temp out and letting them rest will ensure the pork chops don't get over-cooked.

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Updated April 22, 2025

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