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Pork Chop and Rice Casserole Recipe

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This Pork Chop and Rice Casserole Recipe is the perfect hearty meal! Every bite is loaded with rice, pork, and flavor. When it comes to comfort food, what more could you want?

This is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and a great meal to have as leftovers. All you need is a side of veggies to round out the meal.

We eat quite a bit of pork in our house because it’s versatile and pairs with so many different ingredients.

I also love that the store runs good specials on pork meat, making this meal affordably delicious! This is the perfect easy casserole recipe!

Pork Chop and Rice Casserole Recipe

The fun part about making a casserole recipe is that it’s fairly simple. Once you gather the ingredients listed on the recipe card, all that’s left is to add, cook, and then eat.

I’ve been making this casserole for years, and it’s a big hit in our house. The boys love that it’s hearty and fills their bellies, and I love that it’s fast and easy.

This is a great weeknight dinner recipe for everyone this time of year. We’re all running in a million different directions, and I love that this dish is hot, ready, and waiting.

Are casseroles simple to make?

Casseroles are a popular dish that is often associated with simplicity. However, the ease of preparation largely depends on the type of casserole being made.

Some casseroles can be prepared with little fuss and require minimal ingredients, making them an ideal option for busy weeknights.

Alternatively, more elaborate casseroles may require several steps and a longer cooking time, adding complexity to the preparation process.

Despite this, casseroles remain a beloved comfort dish for many, and the versatility of ingredients allows for endless possibilities for creating a tasty and satisfying meal.

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Make it a Meal:

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Vegetable Side: Simple Carrot Salad

Starch Side: Parmesan Steak Fries with Ranch

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Don’t forget Dessert: Spiced Pecans Recipe

Best Casserole Recipes:

Once you make this Rice and Pork Casserole Recipe, make more casseroles! Casseroles are perfect for sharing, taking to potlucks, and having to eat during the week.

Here are some of my favorite casserole recipes!

The flavor of this Mediterranean Turkey Casserole Recipe proves that you can use leftovers and make a dish new and delicious.

Use this Grinch Breakfast Casserole Recipe as the perfect holiday morning treat.

Pizza Casserole is a great dish that can easily feed a crowd.

I’m a big fan of making this Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe for the morning.

Corn Casserole is the perfect side dish for the holiday table!

Make this Italian Pasta Casserole for a hearty meal!

Check out the simple ingredients to make this Crockpot Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe!

How do I store leftover casserole?

To ensure that leftover casserole remains edible for as long as possible, it is important first to allow it to cool at room temperature. (not for too long, just enough to cool down)

Once it has cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge.

For those looking to store it for longer than a few days, freezing the casserole is the way to go. Transfer the casserole to a freezer-safe container or freezer bag, ensuring that all the air is removed to prevent freezer burn.

To reheat, defrost in the microwave or overnight in the fridge before warming it up in the oven.

What other side dishes can I serve with these tender pork chops? 

I’m all about juicy pork chops and side dishes. I love white rice or brown rice with this easy recipe, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t add other options. Picky eaters will love having options to pair with this dish, so why not make a nice broccoli salad to pair with this delicious dinner? 

The fun thing about making simple side dishes is that they take minimal effort and not that much hard work. In fact, simple sides are some of my favorite things to make! 

Is this casserole a complete meal? 

I think that it is! You have delicious pork chops and rice, making the cooking process easy to do. If you don’t want to add anything else to this easy pork chop casserole, you don’t have to. 

The best way to serve this flavorful casserole is to let this one-pan dish speak for itself! The whole family will appreciate the creamy rice and the easy baked pork chops – all in one dish. 

It’s an easy dinner recipe to whip up, no matter if you use thin pork chops or thicker cut pork chops. Even though it’s a basic recipe in terms fo steps, there’s nothing basic about the fork tender pork and flavor! Follow the steps, add to a baking dish, create the simple rice recipe – and enjoy these boneless pork chops! 

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Pork Chop and Rice Casserole Recipe

Pork Chop and Rice Casserole Recipe

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes

Tender pork chops over savory rice! Hearty comfort food!

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup uncooked white rice
  • 3 Pork Chops I used boneless and cut them in half
  • 1 - 14 oz. can Beef Broth
  • 1 - 15 oz. can Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 can of water I simply fill the Cream of Mushroom can up to measure

Instructions

  1. Spray or butter the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  2. Sear/brown Pork chops on all sides.
  3. Pour rice into the casserole dish.
  4. Top with seasonings: onion powder, salt, pepper, minced garlic.
  5. Place Chops on top of rice.
  6. Mix Beef broth, cream of mushroom, and water until smooth.
  7. Then, pour into the dish.
  8. Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 407Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 947mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 27g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 12/16/2023

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8 Comments

    1. OMG! Yes, that is funny! I have never seen a 1.5 oz can either 😉 It should be a 15 ounce. Thanks for catching that, off to fix the post now. 🙂

      1. Thank you so much! I got all the fixins ready for tonight. My wife and two kids are gunna love this! like you, I am expected to have supper on the table every night.
        I went with your recipe because it was posted Feb 10, my birthday. I took it as a sign from God.
        Thanks again, Bryan.

  1. Looks awesome! One question though, when you say one can of beef broth, how many ounces does that equate to? Thank you.

    1. Hi Brian, I have updated the recipe to include this information. 🙂 Thanks so much for asking!

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