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Delicious pork chop and rice casserole baked to perfection with savory flavors.

How to Make Pork Chop and Rice Casserole in 5 Easy Steps

A hearty one-dish meal combining tender pork chops with creamy, flavorful rice. This comfort food classic features seasoned pork chops layered over rice in a rich cream sauce, all baked together to perfection in a single casserole dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus 10 minutes resting)
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pork Chops

  • 4 thick-cut pork chops (about 1 pound each)
  • Black pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Dried thyme

For the Rice Base

  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 5 cups liquid total:
    • 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
    • Beef broth
    • Sour cream

Seasonings

 

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chives
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 (1-ounce) packet Lipton Onion Soup & Dip Mix (optional)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and position rack in the middle.
  2. Rinse rice thoroughly until water runs clear.
  3. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
  4. Mix all seasonings for pork chops.
  5. Season pork chops generously on both sides with the spice mixture.

Creating the Base

  1. In a 9×13-inch baking dish, combine:
    • Condensed cream of mushroom soup
    • Beef broth
    • Sour cream
    • Seasonings (garlic powder, dried chives, onion powder)
  2. Mix until smooth, adding ½ cup stock and a splash of vinegar for richness.

Assembly

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread prepared rice evenly across the bottom.
  3. Pour half of the cream soup mixture over the rice.
  4. Place seasoned pork chops in a single layer on top.
  5. Pour remaining soup mixture over the pork chops.
  6. Cover tightly with foil.

Baking

 

  1. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes.
  2. Check internal temperature of pork chops (should reach 145°F).
  3. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Temperature Guide

  • Medium-rare: 145-150°F
  • Medium: 150-155°F
  • Medium-well: 155-160°F
  • Well-done: 160°F

Pro Tips

  1. Use thick-cut pork chops for best results.
  2. Hot liquid ingredients help cook rice evenly.
  3. Don’t use quick-cooking rice as it becomes gummy.
  4. Press ingredients down into liquid before baking.
  5. For juicier pork chops, consider brining for 30 minutes to 4 hours before cooking.

Variations

  • Substitute cream of chicken or cream of celery soup
  • Add vegetables between rice and pork chop layers:
    • Bell peppers
    • Carrots
    • Broccoli florets
    • Mushrooms
    • Green chilies

Storage

  • Leftovers keep 3-4 days in refrigerator
  • Store any crispy toppings separately

Troubleshooting

If rice is undercooked:

  • Add ¼ cup boiling water, cover, and cook 5 more minutes
  • Or microwave in a separate dish for 2 minutes

If pork chops are done before rice:

 

  • Remove pork chops
  • Tent with foil
  • Continue cooking rice until tender
  • Author: Eva Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.savorydelightrecipes.com/pork-chop-and-rice-casserole/