20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Recipe
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20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Recipe is an economical and healthy meal; tasty pork chops and rice are bathed in a rich sauce your family will love.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, this 20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Recipe is perfect for you. It combines the savory flavors of pork chops with the rich taste of French onion soup and mushroom steak sauce. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that comes together in no time.
This dish is a comforting blend of tender pork chops and flavorful rice. The pork chops are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then seared to a golden brown. The French onion soup and mushroom steak sauce create a rich, savory base that infuses the rice with a deep, hearty flavor. Every bite is a delightful combination of juicy pork and savory rice.
20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Cooking Tips
- Season Generously: Make sure to season your pork chops well with salt and pepper. This helps to enhance their natural flavor.
- Sear for Flavor: Searing the pork chops in a bit of vegetable oil before adding the liquids helps to lock in their juices and adds a nice, caramelized crust.
- Use the Right Rice: Boil in the bag Minute rice is very convenient for this recipe. You can use either regular or whole grain depending on your preference.
- Adjust Liquids if Needed: If you find the rice is too dry, you can add a little more water or broth as needed.
- Let it Rest: After cooking, let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together nicely.
20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Recipe FAQ
Yes, you can use other cuts of pork, but thin-cut pork chops cook the fastest and work well for this quick recipe.
You can substitute it with extra French onion soup or canned au jus gravy.
Boil in the bag Minute rice is recommended for convenience, but you can use any quick-cooking rice. Adjust the cooking time and liquid as needed.
Check the labels on your French onion soup and mushroom steak sauce to ensure they are gluten-free.
Yes, you can add vegetables like peas, carrots, or green beans. Add them when you add the rice and liquids.
Ingredients
- Thin-cut pork chops, about 1 and 1/2 pounds total
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable oil
- French onion soup
- Mushroom steak sauce: I used this. Or, substitute if needed > French onion soup or canned au jus gravy
- Water
- Boil in the bag Minute rice, regular or whole grain, I used this
What’s the secret?
The secret to my 20-minute meal is I cook everything in one pot. Quick cooking and quick clean-up. I actually take the rice out of the bag, it’s all good, it’s still conveniently premeasured cutting down on prep time for me.
Did you know that when heating a pan, you first need to heat the pan without fat in it? The process is to heat the pan, then add the fat, in this case, oil, and allow the oil to heat and ripple before adding your protein. This reduces the chances of burning the oil.
If you have 20 minutes and pork chops in the fridge, you can have this dinner ready to serve your family.
What to serve with 20 Minute Pork Chop Rice
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Conclusion
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This 20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. It’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. The combination of tender pork chops and savory rice is sure to become a family favorite. Try it out and enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort and maximum taste!
20 Minute Pork Chop Rice One Pot Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 thin cut pork chops about 1 and 1/2 pounds total
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 10.5 -ounce french onion soup
- 6 -ounce mushroom steak sauce I used this. Or, substitute if needed > French onion soup or canned au jus gravy
- 1 and ½ cup water
- 1 pouch Boil in the bag Minute rice regular or whole grain, I used this
Instructions
- Heat pan to medium high
- Season both sides of pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- When pan is hot, add oil
- When oil is hot, add pork chops
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness, on each side.
- Remove pork chops from pan. (You will add them back in a few minutes.)
- Remove the uncooked rice from bag and toast in the pan in drippings for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add french onion soup, mushroom steak sauce and water to pan with rice.
- Stir and remove and rice that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Bring to a low boil.
- Cook uncovered 16 to 18 minutes or until rice is done.
- Add pork chops back into pan and heat through.
- Taste and add 1/4 teaspoon salt if necessary.
Notes
Nutrition
I grew up using Success Rice, but had no idea they were still around…silly me! 😉 I have got to check this meal out Paula, it looks delicious!!
Lisa, my parents were old school, we only had ‘real’ rice, I didn’t even know about Success rice until I was in college. My husband was right the opposite, he thought all rice cooks in 5 minutes 🙂
I love that you always have a glass of wine in your dinner photos. You’re a girl after my heart for sure! This looks delicious, Paula!
hahaha, I mean it goes with everything ‘cept maybe cereal 🙂
Not usually a pork chop fan but I think you won me over with this, Paula!
Thanks, Julie!
I can’t wait to try this, but what is mushroom steak sauce? What brand should I be looking for, and where in the grocery store will I find it?
Hi Teresa. I know, I actually meant to pick up mushrooms, but got the mushroom steak sauce instead and wanted to write the recipe exactly as I made it. I don’t remember the brand but it was right beside the mushrooms in a little 4 oz jar. I will look tomorrow when I go and get the name for you.
Teresa, I decided to look on Walmart’s website and I found exactly what I used. It’s 6 oz not 4 though. This link will take you to the product so you can see http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dawn-Fresh-By-Giorgio-Mushroom-Steak-Sauce-6-Oz/10308570
One pot and only 20 minutes? Sign me up, I could definitely use more quick and easy meals 🙂 Looks fabulous Paula!
Seriously, Kelly, me too!
I am loving this one, Paula! LOVE how easy it is to make and one pot? Yes, please! I am always for less clean-up. 😉 And I am loving these Success boil-in-bag rices! I can’t believe how crazy easy they are to make and it comes out perfectly cooked every time.
I’m so bad with rice too Carrie, love this Success Rice
Are there any leftovers? I’ll come eat them!
Girl yes, and I just put bread in the oven!
I loooove the Success Boil in a Bag Jasmine rice. I suck at cooking rice so it’s perfect for me! This looks delicious. My kids love simple chicken and rice dishes so I gotta try pork chops on them!
Girl, I can NEVER cook regular rice right. Mine should be used in sushi it’s so sticky!
Just found you recently, am saw you are a MS blogger. We are from Crystal Springs.
Always in need of a easy, quick and delicious meal cause we have 7 horses and umpteen other critters on our property of 27 1/2 acres. Always working, building and taking care of new and old projects and hair brain schemes.
Looks delicious.
Ramona from MS
I’m so glad you let me know you visited my site. Is Crystal Springs south of Jackson? Sounds like you have a cool farm! Girl, my kids are getting the best of me with all their activities! 🙂
I’ve recently discovered my LOVE of pork chops on the grill – definitely trying this when it gets too cold to grill. Looks amazing 🙂
Thank you Jordan!