This One-Pan Pork Chops and Rice is loaded with tender rice, black eyed peas and Cajun pork chops. This easy dinner recipe is quick, inexpensive, and easy!

Cajun Pork Chops and Rice

This one pan meal is perfect for a busy weeknight! You can have this easy pork chop dish on the table in about 30 minutes for a quick, nutritious dinner. It’s even simple to make ahead of time for meal prep.

There are no tricky ingredients and very little clean up, so it’s not a recipe that’s going to stress you out at the end of a long day. These cast iron skillet pork chops always turn out juicy, tender, and flavorful. The rice, black eyed peas, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion add even more delicious tastes for a well-rounded, healthy meal!

Ingredients for Pork Chops and Rice

This easy pork chop skillet dinner recipe requires almost entirely pantry staples, which makes it an excellent go-to meal if you are trying to use up ingredients without going to the store. Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. For specific measurements, scroll down to the printable recipe card.

• Pork Chops – As long as your pork chop is UNDER 1″ thick, you should be able to cook either bone-in or boneless pork chops within the time range listed.
• Old Bay – This is a paprika/celery salt/pepper blend. You can use a basic Cajun seasoning or an all-purpose seasoning blend that is heavy on paprika.
• Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil handles high heat better than others.
• Bell pepper and Onion – Diced. You can use any color bell pepper, but I prefer red.
• Canned goods – Tomatoes with Green Chiles (also called RoTel here) and Black Eyed Peas
• White Rice – I don’t recommend substituting, especially not with brown rice. Taste was off, the dish turned out soupy, and the rice wasn’t fluffy.
• Chicken Broth – A vegetable broth could be used as well.
• Worcestershire Sauce – Adds a great depth of flavor

How to Make Skillet Pork Chops and Rice

This dish is simple and just requires a pan with a well-fitting lid. It’s very easy — Check out this step-by-step guide:

Season, sear, and sauté

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet with a lid. Season the pork chops with most of the Old Bay — Keep 1 teaspoon aside for later. Add pork chops to the pan and cook about 2-3 minutes on both sides (or until each side has a good sear).

Remove the pork chops from the pan and set them aside. Toss in chopped onion, bell pepper, and the canned goods.

Stir in broth

Pour in the broth, rice, worcestershire sauce, and that teaspoon of Old Bay you reserved. Stir until it looks like the seasonings are well distributed. Place the pork chops on top.

Simmer

Place the lid on the skillet (it should fit well) and turn the heat down to low. Allow the dish to simmer for about 25 minutes. When all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, you’re ready to eat!

Serve

This dish is best served with these Sweet Potato and White Cheddar Corn Muffins — They perfectly balance out that bit of spice. To go spicier, try the Jalapeno Cornbread! You could add some Instant Pot Collard Greens to stretch out the meal and add more nutrients.

Store

Allow the meal to cool completely before placing in an airtight container. Store in the fridge up to 4 days.

Freeze

You can freeze pork chops and rice for long-term meal planning! Allow the dish to cool completely to prevent getting freezer burn. Freeze in an airtight container up to 6 months.

Reheat

You can reheat individual portions in the microwave — I like to do 50% power for 1 minute, then continue in 30-second increments until warmed through. To prevent the meal from drying out, add a teaspoon or two of water (or broth if you have it) to the dish before microwaving.

For larger portions, place the whole recipe in the pan on medium low heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water and allow it to warm up. Stir occasionally until it is warmed throughout.

If you like these One Pan Pork Chops with Rice, you’ll love these recipes:

• Cajun Pork Chops and Fried Cabbage – This 30 minute, one-pan dinner is under 4 net carbs! Great for when you feel like you want to eat a little lighter.
• Cast Iron Pork Chops with Mushrooms – Talk about super filling! Giant pork chops with a hefty dose of Italian mushrooms.
• Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Rice – This cheesy dish has tender broccoli and flavorful rice for a quick side dish or entrée.
• One Pan Mexican Chicken and Rice – Only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes needed for this comforting, filling dish!
• Andouille Sausage with Red Beans and Rice – This meal goes a long way and can be cooked on the stove or in the crock pot.

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