Can I use Minute Rice?

Yes, but you’ll want to reduce the amount of liquid since Minute Rice cooks faster and doesn’t need as much moisture.

What if my rice is still hard?

That usually means it didn’t have enough liquid or wasn’t covered tightly. Add a little more broth, cover, and bake longer.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can assemble everything ahead of time and refrigerate. When baking, you may need to add extra time since it’s starting cold.

How do I know the pork chops are done?

Use a meat thermometer and cook until they reach 145°F for perfectly tender pork.

Monica's Baked Pork Chops & Rice

Simple Baked Pork Chops & Rice

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Recipe by Rose

Prep Time10
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Yield6 1x

Description

This Simple Baked Pork Chops and Rice recipe is pure comfort food. Also, it’s easy with no out-of-the-ordinary ingredients or instructions… you put it all in a dish, cover with foil and throw it in the oven. Done. I love those kind of recipes!!

Ingredients

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2 cups of rice
4 cups of water
4 Tbsp. of butter
2 pounds of pork chops
1 packet of onion soup mix
1 can of cream of mushroom soup

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F so it’s ready when you finish assembling the dish.
Pour the uncooked rice into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish and spread it out evenly. Then pour the water over the rice.
Cut the butter into small pieces and scatter them over the rice.
Place the pork chops on top of the rice, spacing them out as evenly as possible.
Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the pork chops.
Spoon the cream of mushroom soup over the pork chops and gently spread it to cover the tops.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil (watch for hot steam), then return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. You can also place in the oven under broil for 2-3 minutes if you want a really crusty brown top. Tip: If your pork chops are thick, they may need a little more time. If the rice looks dry, add a small splash of water or broth before covering and continuing to bake.
Use a meat thermometer to check that the pork chops have reached an internal temperature of 145°F.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the rice can finish absorbing any extra liquid.

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Notes

Use long grain rice – it holds up better and gives the best texture.
Watch the liquid – if your rice seems dry, you may need a little more chicken broth next time. If there’s too much liquid, bake uncovered for a few minutes at the end.
Cover tightly – this keeps the steam in so the rice cooks evenly.
If your pork chops are thick, they may need a little more time. If the rice looks dry, add a small splash of water or broth before covering and continuing to bake.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chop + rice
Calories: 548
Sugar: 0.6 g
Sodium: 927.4 mg
Fat: 16.6 g
Carbohydrates: 56.4 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 39.5 g
Cholesterol: 115.6 mg

Find it online: https://rosebakes.com/monicas-baked-pork-chops-rice-recipe/