Baked Pork Chops with Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs fresh boneless pork chops, thin-sliced
• 1 butternut or spaghetti squash, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Peel and cube the butternut squash. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes.
3. Season pork chops on both sides with sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops for 2 minutes per side until golden.
5. Push roasted squash to the side of the sheet pan and add seared pork chops. Return to oven for 10 minutes until pork reaches 145°F internal temperature.
6. Serve pork chops with roasted squash on the side.