Baked Pork Chops and Rice

These baked pork chops and rice are an easy one-pan dinner made with juicy pork chops, long-grain white rice, beef consommé, and French onion soup mix. Everything bakes together in one casserole dish, allowing the rice to soak up all that savory French onion flavor while the pork chops cook.

This pork chops and rice casserole requires just a few minutes of prep before the oven does the rest of the work. You can make it with bone-in or boneless pork chops, although we prefer bone-in chops because they tend to stay juicy during the longer baking time.

If you love simple comfort-food dinners with minimal cleanup, this is a great recipe to keep in your weeknight rotation.

If you are looking for more favorite pork chop recipes, here are a few more to try out. These crispy breaded pork chops have a nice crunchy coating. Or try out this French Onion pork chops recipe.

What stands out

• One-pan dinner: The pork chops and rice cook together in the same 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Minimal prep: It takes about 5 minutes to assemble before going into the oven.
• Simple ingredients: The recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients like white rice, onion soup mix, beef consommé, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Hands-off cooking: Cover the casserole and let the oven do most of the work.
• Comfort food favorite: Savory French onion rice makes this an easy, hearty family dinner.

Ingredients List

Pork Chops – Bone-in pork chops are our first choice for this recipe because they stay juicy while the rice cooks. Boneless pork chops also work, but watch them closely since thinner chops can cook faster.

Long-Grain White Rice – Use uncooked long-grain white rice. The rice cooks directly in the casserole dish and absorbs the beef consommé and French onion flavor as it bakes. We don’t recommend substituting instant, brown, or wild rice without adjusting the liquid and cooking time.

Beef Consommé – Adds a rich, savory beef flavor and provides some of the liquid needed to cook the rice.

French Onion Soup Mix – A packet of dry onion soup mix seasons the entire casserole and gives the rice its savory French onion flavor.

Worcestershire Sauce – Adds another layer of savory, umami flavor to the rice mixture.

Butter – Butter melts into the rice while it cooks, adding richness and flavor.

How to Make

Full steps on how to make pork chops and rice are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a quick visual walk through on how to make this baked pork chops.

Step One: First you are going to preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Then spray pan with cooking spray.

Step Two: Next pour in the rice, can of beef consomme, can of water, Worcestershire sauce, and French onion soup mix. Stir to combine the items in the baking dish.

Step Three: Slice your butter into thin cubes and place over the rice bake in the pan.

Step Four: Top the rice mixture with your pork chops. Then season with salt and pepper.

Step Five: Cover with aluminum foil and bake as directed. Once the pork chops and rice casserole is done dish up and enjoy.

Then dish up these tender pork chops and rice for an easy dinner idea.

Tips for the Best Pork Chops and Rice

Use long-grain white rice. Different rice varieties absorb liquid differently, so sticking with long-grain white rice will give you the most predictable results.

Keep the casserole tightly covered. The foil traps steam inside the baking dish, which is essential for cooking the rice.

Choose thicker pork chops. Thick bone-in pork chops are less likely to dry out while you wait for the rice to become tender.

Don’t keep checking the rice. Removing the foil repeatedly allows steam to escape.

Sear the pork chops for extra flavor. This isn’t required, but you can quickly brown the chops in a hot skillet before placing them over the rice.

Storing Leftovers

So if you have leftovers you can store the pork and rice casserole in an airtight container in the fridge. The leftovers reheat pretty well. Warm in the microwave or cover with foil and bake in the oven until it is heated through.

We do find you can freeze the leftovers as well. The one thing to note is the rice will become a lot softer once it has been frozen and thawed. We find the tender rice tastes best fresh or reheated from the microwave and not frozen. But it is up to you if you want to try and freeze.

Ways to Make This A Complete Meal

If you want you can add more to this oven baked pork chops recipe to make it a complete meal. Here are a few of our family favorites to pair next to it.

• Peas or Green Beans
• Dinner Rolls
• Green Salad
• Etc.

Commonly Asked Questions

What’s the best way to get pork chops tender?

Using a thicker pork chop is going to help give you a tender texture. You will find that thinner pork chops can overcook easily leaving them a little dry. Also covering the dish with foil is going to steam the chops and rice as it cooks helping to lock in moisture.

Is it better to cook pork chops fast or slow?

We find that cooking these juicy pork chops in the oven for a little bit longer helps to create a juicy end result. The layer of rice helps to flavor the pork, and provides an one-pot dinner even picky eaters won’t complain.

Can you cook raw pork chops and rice together?

Yes, you can cook raw pork chops and rice together in the same baking dish. As the pork chops bake, the rice cooks in the seasoned liquid underneath. For food safety, make sure the pork chops reach an internal temperature of at least 145°F before serving.

Do you cook the rice before adding it to the casserole?

No. Add the long-grain white rice to the casserole uncooked. It absorbs the liquid and savory seasonings as the pork chops and rice bake together. Using uncooked rice also makes this an easy one-pan dinner with minimal prep.

Can we use boneless pork chops or bone-in chops?

Yes. You can make this pork chops and rice casserole with boneless pork chops. Keep in mind that thin boneless pork chops may cook faster than thick or bone-in chops, so check their internal temperature during baking to prevent them from becoming dry.

More Easy Dinners To Make

• Slow Cooker Pot Roast
• Chicken Stuffing Casserole
• Shrimp Fried Rice

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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 4-6 Pork Chops
• 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice
• 1 10 ounce Can of Beef Consomme
• 1 10 ounce Can of water
• 1 Packet French Onion Soup Mix
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 sticks Butter, diced into thin strips
• 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper

Equipment

• 9×13 Baking Dish

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Then grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Pour in the 1 cup of rice, beef consomme. Then we fill the empty can with water and pour in. Then sprinkle in the French onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Lightly stir to combine. Then place the cubes of butter on top of the liquid.
4. Place your pork chops on top, in an even layer. Then season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour up to 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the pork chops are fully baked.

Kitchen notes

Pork

– You can use boneless or bone-in pork. Just adjust the cook time to fit when the pork and rice are fully cooked. Thinner pork chops will cook quicker than thicker ones. Seasoning – we did a light salt and pepper on pork chops. You can add other spices if you want to flavor your pork chops more. Storing Leftovers – Store any leftover pork and rice in an airtight container for 2-4 days in the fridge.