Samantha Nicole Pork chops are a perpetual crowd pleaser (even when that crowd is one), but can we find a way to make them even more mouth-watering? Ole Pork Chops takes inspiration from Southwest flavors, so juicy golden brown pork chops rest atop a fluffy, cheesy bed of rice infused with Tex-Mex seasonings. These Ole Pork Chops are crispy, tender, and sparkling with borderland flavors. So yes, we can make pork chops better!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 6 (1/2 inch thick) pork loin chops
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- seasoned salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- fresh cilantro, minced, optional
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a greased 13×9 inch baking dish, combine the water, tomato sauce, green pepper, rice, and taco seasoning.
Step 3 –Cover the dish and bake until the rice is tender, about 1 hour.
Step 4 –While the rice cooks, in a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat on the stove-top.
Step 5 –Add in the pork chops and cook until the juices run clear, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
Step 6 –Sprinkle the pork with seasoned salt and pepper, then set them aside and keep them warm.
Step 7 –Remove the cooked rice from the oven and sprinkle it with the cheese.
Step 8 –Arrange the chops on top of the cheese.
Step 9 –Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve hot, sprinkling with cilantro.
