This hearty pork chop and rice casserole is the perfect comfort food dinner that brings together juicy, oven-baked pork chops and fluffy, seasoned rice in one dish.
A no-peek recipe that makes dinnertime effortless, this dish is rich with savory flavors from cream of mushroom soup and classic seasonings.
Whether you’re looking for a smothered pork chop recipe, a simple pork chop rice bake, or an easy weeknight meal, this casserole is a go-to family favorite.
Baked Pork Chops and Rice
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sliced brown mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork chops with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear pork chops for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spread the uncooked rice evenly.
- In a bowl, mix chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and dried thyme.
- Pour the mixture over the rice and stir to combine.
- Place the seared pork chops on top of the rice.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you prefer pork chop casserole with potatoes, replace half the rice with thinly sliced potatoes.
Make it a smothered pork chop over rice dish by adding shredded cheese on top before baking uncovered.
For a crockpot version, layer everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
Bone-in pork chops work best, but boneless pork chops can be used—just reduce the bake time by 5-10 minutes.
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Sounds delicious! Where do the mushrooms go? With the soup and broth mixture?
Hi. I like to keep it simple. You can add the mushrooms in with the rice and cook them together. The other option is to saute the mushrooms separately and add them into the rice when the rice has completed cooking. Thanks for visiting!