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Easy and Delicious Mexican Pork Chops

Easy and Delicious Mexican Pork Chops

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 80 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 💧 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 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chops; brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.

3

Combine water, rice, tomato sauce, picante sauce, and taco seasoning in the prepared baking dish. Lay chops in rice mixture.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until chops are no longer pink inside and rice is tender, about 1 hour.

5

Uncover the dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Continue to bake, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly and melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

499

Calories

  • 33
    Protein
  • 47
    Carbs
  • 18
    Fats

💡 If you don't have picante sauce, use salsa as a substitute.For a spicier version, add extra chili powder or diced jalapeños.Let the dish sit for 5 minutes after baking before serving to allow flavors to settle.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.