How to Make Pork Chops with Garden Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a delicious, hearty meal that brings comfort and satisfaction with every bite. Pork chops are a classic protein choice that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the best ways to enjoy them is with a side of flavorful and filling garden rice. This recipe for Pork Chops with Garden Rice is a perfect combination of tender, juicy pork chops and a delicious medley of vegetables and herbs mixed with fluffy rice.

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Ingredients

  • 6 (1 inch thick) pork chops
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped orange bell pepper
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic about 1 minute, then brown pork chops about 2 minutes on each side.
  • In a pot, bring the vegetable broth and rice to a boil. Mix in the Italian-style diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, green onions, and mushrooms, and cook about 5 minutes, until heated through. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange the pork chops over the rice and vegetables.
  • Cover, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until rice and vegetables are tender and pork has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 496mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 538mg