Mushroom Soup Baked Pork Chops and Rice
Ingredients
- 3thick cut pork chops
- ¼ cbutter
- 1 tspgranulated garlic
- 1 tspseasoning salt
- 8 ozwhite button mushrooms
- ½ cdiced white onions
- 1 clong-grain white rice
uncooked
- 10.5 ozcondensed mushroom soup
one can
- 1 ½ cchicken broth
- 1 tbspdry onion soup mix
- 10saltine crackers
crushed
- 1 cshredded cheddar cheese
- fresh parsley
to garnish
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Season the pork chops with the garlic and seasoning salt. Melt the butter in a 3-4 quart oven-safe lidded skillet or braiser over medium heat. Sauté the pork chops in the butter on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned on both sides. Remove to a clean plate.
- 2
Add the onions and sauté until soft, about five minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to sauté until the onions are tender and the mushrooms are cooked. Turn the heat off.
- 3
Whisk together the rice, mushroom soup, chicken broth, and onion soup mix. Pour into the skillet and combine with the mushrooms and onions.
- 4
Place your pork chops on top of the rice mixture.
- 5
Cover with foil or a lid and cook for 1 hour, OR until the rice is tender and the pork reaches 145°F.
- 6
Remove the lid and sprinkle the crushed saltine crackers on top. Then sprinkle the cheese over the crackers. Return to the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes until the crackers are browned and the cheese has melted.
- 7
Remove and serve.
Mushroom Soup Baked Pork Chops and Rice
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About this Recipe
Looking for a comforting, family-pleasing dinner that delivers big flavor without a stack of dirty dishes? These Mushroom Soup Baked Pork Chops and Rice are the ultimate one-pot solution for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
What makes this dish a true weeknight hero is how the thick-cut pork chops bake right alongside the long-grain white rice, all simmering together in a savory, creamy mushroom sauce. This ingenious method ensures every bite is infused with flavor, creating a tender pork chop and a perfectly cooked rice casserole simultaneously.
You'll discover wonderfully tender pork chops nestled in a rich, creamy bed of rice, deeply flavored with condensed mushroom soup, aromatic onions, and garlic. The topping of crunchy crushed saltine crackers and melted shredded cheddar cheese adds a delightful textural contrast and golden finish. This hearty main course provides a substantial 702 calories per serving, making it a satisfying meal that's sure to become a family favorite.
Feel free to experiment with this versatile casserole. While white button mushrooms are called for, cremini mushrooms would also lend a deeper earthiness. You could also try swapping cheddar for a different melty cheese like Monterey Jack, or even adding a touch of smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor to the seasoning. For a slightly different topping, crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs could stand in for the saltine crackers.
Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed gathering with friends, this baked pork chops and rice dish truly shines as a standalone meal. Serve it alongside a simple green salad or some steamed green beans to complete your comforting spread.