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It's Too Easy Pork Chops Rice Casserole Recipe

This incredibly easy pork chop and rice casserole is a family favorite, ready in under an hour! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe requires minimal prep time (only 10 minutes!) and delivers maximum flavor. Tender pork chops are combined with fluffy rice and creamy goodness for a comforting meal the whole family will love. Optional: Elevate the dish with fresh or canned sliced mushrooms for an extra layer of umami.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 631.2 kcal
Protein 91g
Rating 3.1 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for It's Too Easy Pork Chops Rice Casserole

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 0 cups water
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)

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How to Make It's Too Easy Pork Chops Rice Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, brown the pork chops over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove pork chops and set aside.
  3. Add the mushrooms (if using) to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the rice, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Return the pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the rice mixture.
  6. Bake, uncovered, for 45-55 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the pork chops are cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

27g

Carbs

20g

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