Description
This Classic Crockpot Pork Chops and Rice recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender pork chops are slow-cooked with flavorful rice, cream of mushroom soup, and a savory blend of seasonings to create a creamy, hearty meal that requires minimal prep and cooks to perfection in the crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 4 pork chops (at least 1-inch thick to prevent drying out)
Dairy
- 2 tbsp butter (preferably Kerrygold unsalted butter)
Grains
- 1 cup rice
Canned Goods
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (Campbell’s recommended for extra richness)
- 3.5 cups chicken stock
Seasonings and Spices
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder or minced garlic
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker with a small amount of butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Ingredients: Place the uncooked rice evenly at the bottom of the crockpot. Pour in the condensed cream of mushroom soup and chicken stock, then stir to combine thoroughly ensuring the rice is submerged.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the onion soup mix, garlic, parsley, ground mustard, black pepper, and smoked paprika over the rice and liquid mixture. Stir gently for even seasoning distribution.
- Add Butter: Dot the mixture with pieces of the butter to add richness while cooking.
- Place Pork Chops: Arrange the thick pork chops on top of the rice and soup mixture, making sure they are evenly spaced and submerged slightly in the liquid for maximum flavor absorption.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for approximately 4 hours (240 minutes), or until pork chops are fully cooked and rice is tender.
- Finishing Touches: Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if desired. Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Serve the pork chops over the creamy rice mixture with your choice of vegetable sides for a complete meal.
Notes
- Make sure pork chops are at least 1 inch thick to avoid drying out during slow cooking.
- Using cream of mushroom soup adds extra richness and creaminess to the dish.
- If you prefer a thicker rice texture, reduce the chicken stock slightly or cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Butter choice can impact flavor; Kerrygold unsalted butter is preferred.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
