Description
Sizzling Tex-Mex Pork Chops and Rice Skillet brings spicy southwestern flavors to your dinner table. Juicy pork chops nestled in seasoned rice create a quick, hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 pork chops (3/4-inch thick, bone-in or boneless)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeno slices
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a robust spice blend for the pork chops.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for searing.
- Caramelize the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then relocate to a temporary plate.
- Introduce diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Gently fold rice into the vegetable mixture, allowing it to lightly toast and absorb the skillet’s flavors.
- Pour chicken broth, salsa, garlic powder, and additional chili powder into the skillet, creating a vibrant liquid base.
- Carefully return the seared pork chops to the skillet, nestling them into the rice and sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the dish to simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice becomes tender and pork reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Incorporate black beans, stirring gently to distribute them evenly throughout the skillet.
- Sprinkle cheese across the surface, covering the skillet to allow the cheese to melt smoothly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sliced jalapeños for added color and flavor.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges, offering a bright, citrusy complement to the rich, spicy dish.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding hot sauce for heat-seekers or reducing for mild palates.
- Select bone-in pork chops for extra juiciness and deeper flavor, ensuring more tender meat during cooking.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using certified gluten-free salsa and checking chicken broth ingredients carefully.
- Transform into a meal prep friendly recipe by storing individual portions in airtight containers for quick lunches during the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg