Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

After a long day at work, I'm always looking for a quick and easy, but satisfying dinner.  This one is perfect.  It's comfort food in a short amount of time and limited clean up time. 

4 boneless pork chops (about 1" thick)

1 Tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 (6 oz) box of Stove Top stuffing mix (pork or                  savory herb flavors work well)

1 1/4 cups hot water

1 Tbsp butter

2 medium apples (peeled, cored and thinly sliced)

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 cup chicken broth or apple juice

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix, hot water, and 1 Tbsp butter.  Stir, cover and let sit 5 minutes.

Season both sides of the chops with salt and pepper.  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Brown chops for about 2 minutes per side.  They do not need to cook through.  

Lightly grease a 9 x 13" baking dish.

Spread the apple and   onion slices evenly on the bottom.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Arrange browned pork chops over the apples/onions.

Spoon prepared stuffing evenly over the top.

Pour the chicken broth or apple juice around the edges -- not directly on topo of the stuffing.

Bake uncovered for 25 - 30 minutes, until the pork chops are cooked through and stuffing is golden brown.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.  

Serve with your favorite vegetable.  Enjoy!