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    Home » Main Dish

    Skillet Pork Chops and Rice

    Published: Sep 29, 2018 • Modified: Jul 6, 2019 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •4 Comments

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    pork chop with rice and salsa on white plate

    A tasty and easy 30 minute skillet pork chops and rice recipe the whole family will love.  Uses your favorite salsa and features tender cheesy pork chops to round out the meal.

    skillet pork chops and rice

    Pork chops with easy Mexican rice is one of my favorite recipes. It is so easy to prepare and I usually turn to this recipe when I am short on time and need a quick recipe.

    I have made this recipe with bone-in pork chops, boneless pork chops and also with pork tenderloin. The recipe calls for onions and peppers but they are optional! The salsa gives you all the flavor, so don't stress over chopping veggies unless you just want to include them. In addition, you can totally make this recipe low carb by using cauliflower rice- here's my recipe for Pork Tenderloin with Cauliflower Rice.

    pork chops and mexican rice

    Can diabetics eat Mexican Rice?

    If you have looked at any other recipes here, you may notice that most of them are low carb and/or diabetes-friendly. This recipe can most definitely be used for a diabetes diet. Brown rice/instant brown rice adds extra fiber to your diet. Studies suggest fiber can help normalize glucose levels. Be sure to measure your rice portion (⅓ cup cooked rice = 15gm carb). Also, as mentioned above, you can forgo the rice and substitute cauliflower rice.

    How To Make

    sweet peppers

    If you decide to use chopped peppers in your Mexican rice, you may use whatever peppers you like or have on hand. I used a multicolored selection of summer peppers.

    mexican pork chops and salsa rice

    Brown your pork chops or tenderloin in hot oil to add extra flavor. (The chops will not be fully cooked at this point.)

    mexican pork chops and salsa rice

    After removing the chops, saute the veggies. Add more oil to the skillet if needed.

    mexican pork chops and salsa rice

    When the veggies are tender, add the uncooked rice and stir.

    mexican pork chops and salsa rice

    Measure liquids including the salsa and add to the skillet.

    mexican pork chops and salsa rice

    The skillet with the veggies, rice and liquid prior to cooking.

    mexican pork chops and salsa rice

    The pork chops are placed on top of the rice veggies and salsa mixture then covered and simmered until done.

    mexican pork chops and salsa rice

    Feel free to sprinkle your favorite cheese over the pork chops and Mexican rice to up the yum factor.

    pork chops and mexican rice

    Recipe

    pork chops and mexican rice

    Pork Chops with Easy Mexican Rice

    A tasty and easy 30 minute skillet pork chops and rice recipe the whole family will love.  Uses your favorite salsa and features tender cheesy pork chops to round out the meal.
    4.31 from 23 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 323kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil, divided
    • 1 lb tenderized boneless pork chops
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 cup peppers, diced (any type)
    • 2 each green onions, diced
    • 1 cup rice
    • 1 ¼ cup lower sodium chicken broth
    • ¾ cup salsa, your favorite brand
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese
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    Instructions

    • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to large skillet and heat on medium.  
    • Salt and pepper pork chops as desired.  Brown pork chops (1-2 minutes per side) in hot oil then set aside.  (Pork chops will not be fully cooked at this point.)
    • Add remaining ½ tablespoon oil to skillet and sauté peppers and onions 1-2 minutes over medium heat.  Add rice and continue sautéing until rice is slightly browned.  
    • Add remaining ingredients and stir.  Place pork chops on top of rice and cover skillet.  Bring rice mixture to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes until rice is done and pork chops fully cooked.  
    • Sprinkle cheese on top and allow to melt.  

    Notes

    Pro Tips:

    If using brown rice or instant brown rice, be sure to check the cooking time and adjust accordingly. Brown rice requires a longer cooking time.
    Nutrition Facts
    Pork Chops with Easy Mexican Rice
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    323
    Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    13
    g
    20
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    25
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    61
    mg
    20
    %
    Sodium
     
    535
    mg
    22
    %
    Potassium
     
    554
    mg
    16
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    28
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    23
    g
    46
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    340
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    20.6
    mg
    25
    %
    Calcium
     
    98
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    1.3
    mg
    7
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Tracy

      April 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm

      How much rice did you use

      Reply
      • Charlotte

        April 10, 2023 at 8:17 pm

        1 cup rice

        Reply
    2. Dianna

      April 18, 2023 at 4:05 pm

      If I’m using cauliflower rice, do I use the same 1 cup?

      Reply
      • Charlotte

        April 18, 2023 at 9:42 pm

        Since 1 cup raw rice equals 2 cups cooked, I would use 2 cups cauliflower rice. Hope that helps!

        Reply

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