Southern Baked Pork Chops and Rice

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pat the chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and thyme.
2. 2Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chops 2–3 minutes per side until browned, then set aside.
3. 3Reduce heat to medium. Cook onion in the drippings 4 minutes, add garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in rice to toast 1 minute.
4. 4Pour in broth, add butter and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits.
5. 5Nestle the chops on top, cover tightly with a lid or foil and bake 50–55 minutes until the rice is tender and the pork reaches 145°F.
6. 6Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley and serve.