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Pork Chops Casserole

Pork chops casserole with pork chops baked right over rice in a creamy mushroom broth. The rice soaks up the pork drippings while the cheddar melts into a golden top.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork chops and seasoning
  • 6 bone-in pork chops
  • Salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil
Rice and mushroom broth
  • 1.5 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
  • 2.5 cup chicken broth
Cheese topping
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and preheat
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
Sear the pork chops
  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the pork chops 2–3 minutes per side, then set aside.
Assemble the casserole
  1. Spread the uncooked long-grain white rice in the baking dish.
  2. Whisk the cream of mushroom soup with the onion soup mix and chicken broth until smooth, then pour over the rice.
  3. Nestle the seared pork chops on top of the rice mixture.
  4. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes at 350°F.
Finish with cheese and garnish
  1. Uncover and top with shredded cheddar cheese, then bake 10 more minutes at 350°F until the rice is cooked and the cheese is golden.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use uncooked long-grain white rice and keep the foil sealed for the first 40 minutes so the rice steams evenly in the broth. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or microwave until hot. Freezing is not recommended because the rice can soften further after thawing. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup and part-skim cheddar.