Description
Craving comfort food? Try this Pork Chop and Rice Casserole! Juicy pork chops, creamy sauce, and fluffy rice come together for a flavorful, easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 4–6 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
- Optional: chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pat the pork chops dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet you used to cook the pork chops, melt the remaining tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Sprinkle in the flour and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth and milk, stirring to combine. Stir in the paprika, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Assemble the casserole. Spread the uncooked rice evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the liquid mixture over the rice, stirring so the rice is evenly coated.
- Add the pork chops to the casserole dish, nestling them into the rice mixture.
- Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and finish baking for 10-15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the pork is cooked through.
- Let the dish rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Store any leftover pork chop and rice casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To reheat, place the desired amount in a microwave-safe dish and heat for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. You can also reheat larger amounts in the oven by placing it in a baking dish and covering it with foil. Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes or until hot.
- For best results, add a splash of milk or water before reheating to keep the casserole from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: American