Savory Mushroom Pork Chops with Rice

Overview

Enjoy a comforting and hearty meal with this Baked Pork Chops and Rice recipe from Love with Recipes. This dish combines tender pork chops with flavorful long-grain rice, mushrooms, and a medley of vegetables, baked to perfection in the oven. It’s an ideal choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner that’s sure to please the whole family.

• Cook Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
• Keywords: Long Grain Rice, Pork, Rice, Vegetable, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 514.3
• Total Fat: 21.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 6.5g
• Cholesterol: 137.3mg
• Sodium: 368.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 31.1g
  • Fiber: 1.3g
  • Sugars: 1.7g
• Protein: 45.5g

Ingredients

• 8 pork chops
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 1 can mushroom consomme (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tomato, sliced

Instructions

1. Preparation:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Season the pork chops with your preferred spices. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides until well-browned. Set aside.

2. Assembly:

   • In a lightly greased casserole dish, combine the long-grain rice, mushrooms, mushroom consomme, and water. Mix well and spread evenly in the dish.

3. Layering:

   • Arrange the browned pork chops on top of the rice mixture in the casserole dish.

4. Vegetable Topping:

   • Place a slice of green pepper, onion, and tomato on each pork chop.

5. Baking:

   • Cover the casserole dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil to seal in moisture.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the pork chops are tender and the rice is cooked through.

6. Serving:

   • Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving hot.

Tips for Success

• Choosing Pork Chops: Opt for pork chops that are about 1-inch thick for best results, ensuring they cook evenly without drying out.
• Vegetable Variations: Feel free to customize the vegetable topping with your favorites, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or even thinly sliced carrots.
• Ensuring Even Cooking: Ensure the casserole dish is tightly covered during baking to prevent the rice from drying out and to keep the pork chops moist and flavorful.

Review

This recipe has an aggregated rating of 5 stars from 5 reviews, indicating it’s a well-loved dish among those who’ve tried it. Its combination of tender pork chops, savory rice, and flavorful vegetables makes it a standout choice for a convenient yet delicious dinner option.

Enjoy the flavorsome blend of ingredients in this Baked Pork Chops and Rice dish, perfect for bringing warmth and satisfaction to your dining table.