19 Pork Chop Recipes for Easy Dinners

We all know chicken is the most popular choice when it comes to weeknight proteins, for many great reasons. Chicken will please pretty much everyone at the table, it serves as a blank canvas for so many preparations and flavors, and it comes in a variety of cuts to suit time constraints and preferences. But did you know that pork chops can do the exact same things? It’s true! Pork chops are an underrated choice for your weeknight dinner, but thanks to these recipes, you can give them some time to shine.

Whether you choose thicker bone-in pork chops, boneless center-cut ones, or thin cutlets, you have so many options, from pan-seared to baked and grilled, and breaded to sauced and brined. Don’t forget to save your favorites!