Pork Chops Pacifica

Ingredients

• 6 pork chops, 1 inch thick
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 14 1/2 ounces canned Italian tomatoes, cut up
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup green onion, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Trim any visible fat from the chops.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, heat the oil.

5. 5

   Brown the pork chops, 3 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the broth and rice to a boil.

7. 7

   Stir in the tomatoes, green peppers, and green onions.

8. 8

   Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.

9. 9

   Arrange the chops on top of the rice mixture so the chops are not touching.

10. 10

    Bake, covered, for 1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes, until the chops are cooked and the rice is tender.