Best 12 Pork Chops With Mexican Rice Recipes

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Pork chops with Mexican rice is a classic Tex-Mex dish that is both easy to make and incredibly flavorful. The juicy, tender pork chops are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, chiles, and spices, while the Mexican rice is cooked with flavorful broth, tomatoes, and onions. The combination of the two dishes is simply irresistible, and it's a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, pork chops with Mexican rice is a surefire hit.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Make and share this Mexican Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pork chops
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup rice, uncooked
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 green pepper, sliced into 6 rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Brown pork chops and arrange in 9x13 baking pan. Season with salt. Sprinkle rice around chops. Combine taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, and water. Pour over chops and rice, cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven, uncover, sprinkle with cheese and add a pepper ring to the top of each chop. Recover and bake 10 minutes more.

EASY AND DELICIOUS MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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Easy and delicious. Tender pork chops in the best Mexican rice. A perfect weeknight meal.

Provided by cccindy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 boneless pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup picante sauce
¼ cup taco seasoning mix
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and black pepper, and brown them on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set chops aside.
  • Mix the water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning in the prepared baking dish. Lay the chops into the rice mixture, and top with the green bell pepper slices. Cover the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chops are no longer pink inside and the rice is tender, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Uncover the dish, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Return to the oven, and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 936.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PORK CHOPS WITH MEXICAN RICE



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Chili powder and ground cumin team up with a cheesy, chunky salsa sauce to give this pork chop and rice dish Mexican-style appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Spices

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 bone-in pork chops (1-1/2 lb.)
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. canola oil
3/4 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1-3/4 cups water
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Medium Salsa, divided
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, divided

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chops with seasonings. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chops, seasoned-sides down. Cook 5 min. on each side or just until browned on both sides and done (145ºF). Transfer to plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Add rice to same skillet; cook and stir 1 min. Add water; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until most of liquid is absorbed. Stir in half each of the salsa and VELVEETA; top with chops. Simmer, covered, 5 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, microwave remaining salsa and VELVEETA in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 40 sec. or until VELVEETA is melted; stir until blended.
  • Serve chops over rice; top with VELVEETA sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 740 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 31 g

PORK CHOPS WITH EASY MEXICAN RICE



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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.

Provided by Easyhealth Living

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ Tbsp 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 tsp salt
½ cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Add 1 Tbsp 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 1/2 Tbsp 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 535 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS AND RICE



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This is a favorite dish around my house. If you like spicy dishes that are a little different you'll love this.

Provided by MiniMom1970

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
3 jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 medium onions
4 -5 garlic cloves
1 green bell pepper
6 -8 thin cut boneless pork chops, cut into strips
3 cups uncooked Minute Rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or monterey jack)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • In a large saucepan combine the tomatoes, 2 jalapeno peppers (quartered), 1 onion (quartered), 3-4 cloves garlic (whole), 3/4 of the bell pepper (sliced) and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium high heat until the peppers and onions are tender.
  • While the sauce is cooking, dice the remaining jalapeno, onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large deep skillet fry pork chop strips over medium heat until fully cooked and tender (no need to add oil).
  • When the pork chops are fully cooked, pour the tomato mixture into a blender until liquified. Pour over pork chops in skillet, cover and simmer on low heat.
  • While that is simmering, cook the rice according to directions. Saute the diced peppers, onion, and garlic in oil until tender. Pour cooked rice into sauted ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour rice into 13x9 baking dish, pour pork chop mixture over rice and cover with shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.2, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 136, Sodium 290.9, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 50.3

PORK CHOPS AND RICE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup long grain white rice
4 pork chops, bone in
Salt
One 10-ounce can beef broth, plus more if needed
4 onion slices, separated into rings
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the rice and saute until it is light brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Spread the rice in a 9- by 13- by 2-inch casserole. Sprinkle the pork chops with salt and arrange them on top of the rice. Pour the broth and 2/3 cup water over the chops. Spread the onion rings over the chops and sprinkle them with the pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the pork chops are tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Change the oven to broil, add a bit more broth if the rice is dry and return the dish to the oven for a couple of minutes until the pork is browned.

SPANISH CRISPY PORK CHOPS WITH RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups frozen cooked white rice
4 thin bone-in pork chops (1/2 inch thick; about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons Sazón seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 15.5-ounce can pigeon peas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup halved green olives with pimientos
Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250˚. Heat the rice as the label directs. Season the pork with the Sazón, salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the pork and cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until just cooked through, about 1 more minute. Remove to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste and turmeric. Cook, stirring, until the onion is coated, about 1 minute. Add the pigeon peas and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and olives and heat through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the pork chops with the rice mixture; drizzle with any juices from the baking sheet. Top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 73 milligrams, Sodium 940 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 2 grams

FIESTA PORK CHOPS AND RICE BAKE RECIPE



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Fiesta Pork Chops and Rice all baked together in one pan - dinner can not get any easier!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 boneless pork chops ((½ inch thick))
salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1¾ cups chicken broth
8 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
4 ounces diced green chilies (1 can)
1.25 ounces taco seasoning (1 packet)
1 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
½ onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
½ cup shredded colby jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and brown pork chops (about 2-3 minutes each side, turning once).
  • Spray a 9 x 13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour the chicken broth, tomato sauce, green chilis, taco seasoning, uncooked rice, and onion; mix together until completely incorporated.
  • Place the pork chops on top of the rice mixture and top with the green and red peppers.
  • Cover with foil and cook for about 50-60 minutes or until the rice is tender (you will want to make sure that you don't over cook the pork chops, so check them around 50 minutes).
  • (If the rice needs a little more cooking time, just remove the pork chops for about 10 minutes while the rice cooks longer. Then place pork chops back on top of the rice and add the cheese.)
  • Turn oven off and top with cheese.
  • Let the cheese melt for a couple of minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1061 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN RICE WITH CHIPOTLE PORK & AVOCADO SALSA



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Ditch the takeaway and rustle up this smoky, spicy pork stir-fry with black beans, coriander and avocado

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

400g pork shoulder steak , cut into 3cm pieces
2 tbsp chipotle paste
2 tsp each ground cumin and smoked paprika
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp vegetable oil
100g basmati rice
400g can black bean , drained, rinsed
1 avocado , cut into chunks
1 small red onion , finely chopped
handful coriander , roughly chopped
1 lime , ½ juiced, ½ wedges
2 tbsp pickled jalapeños , slices, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the pork with 1 tbsp of the chipotle paste, cumin, paprika, sugar and some seasoning. Spread on a baking tray, drizzle with the vegetable oil and bake for 20 mins until tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions until just cooked, then drain. Put back in the pan, add the beans and keep warm with a lid on.
  • In a small bowl, toss the avocado with the red onion, most of the coriander, remaining chipotle paste and lime juice, then season. Serve the rice and beans with the pork, avocado salsa, jalapeño, lime wedges and remaining coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 54 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

PORK SPANISH RICE



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My family wasn't fond of pork roast until I used it in this yummy casserole.-Betty Unrau, MacGregor, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups cubed cooked pork
1 cup uncooked instant rice
Optional: Lime wedges and minced cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; stir in pork and rice. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes. Stir before serving. If desired, serve with lime wedges and top with minced cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN PORK CHOPS



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"We enjoy Mexican Pork Chops over rice to catch the spicy sauce," says Nancy Negvesky of Somerville, New Jersey. "You can use mild, medium or hot salsa. If the pork chops are too spicy hot, you can eliminate the cumin-chili powder rub."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each )
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/4 cups salsa
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cumin and chili powder; rub over both sides of pork. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides over medium heat. , In a small bowl, combine the salsa, cocoa and cinnamon; pour over pork. Bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, stirring sauce occasionally. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICALI PORK CHOPS



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Unusual but delicious way to serve pork chops. Colorful, quick and easy! Serve over steamed rice, if desired, or just as it is.

Provided by DAVERINO

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 cup whole kernel corn
4 thick cut butterflied pork chops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and corn and saute for 5 more minutes. Pour this mixture into a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • Melt the remaining butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and saute for 2 minutes per side, then place the chops in the baking dish over the vegetable mixture and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 594.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality, thick-cut pork chops. Look for chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
  • For a more flavorful marinade, try using a combination of citrus juices, herbs, and spices. Some good options include orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Be sure to marinate the pork chops for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
  • When cooking the pork chops, make sure to sear them over high heat to create a nice crust. Then, reduce the heat and cook the chops until they are cooked through.
  • To make the Mexican rice, use a long-grain rice such as basmati or jasmine. This type of rice will cook up light and fluffy.
  • Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any starch. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
  • When cooking the rice, use a ratio of 1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water. This will result in perfectly cooked rice.
  • For a more flavorful Mexican rice, add some diced tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers to the pot. You can also add some chili powder, cumin, and oregano for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Pork chops with Mexican rice is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the Mexican rice is light and fluffy. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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