Pork Chops Pacifica

Laura70's Note:

This is a very good pork chop and rice recipe considering its simple ingredients. It's from Better Homes and Gardens Best-Loved Community Recipes. You are supposed to use bone-in chops, but I use boneless ones.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 pork chops, 1 inch thick
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 14 1/2 ounces canned Italian tomatoes, cut up
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup green onion, sliced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Trim any visible fat from the chops.
3. Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper.
4. In a large skillet, heat the oil.
5. Brown the pork chops, 3 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
6. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the broth and rice to a boil.
7. Stir in the tomatoes, green peppers, and green onions.
8. Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
9. Arrange the chops on top of the rice mixture so the chops are not touching.
10. Bake, covered, for 1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes, until the chops are cooked and the rice is tender.