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Fiesta Pork Chop and Rice Casserole

Course Dinner
Cuisine Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Toni

Ingredients

  • 4 Loin Chops
  • 1 1/4 Cups Rice
  • 2 Stalks Celery
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Can Chopped Green Chili's
  • 1 Can Black Beans
  • 1 Can Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Salsa
  • 2 Cups Grated Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Place rice in the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
  • Chop celery and onion, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the rice in a layer.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, cumin and black pepper. Sprinkle over the vegetables and rice.
  • Sprinkle the chopped green chiliies over all in a layer.
  • Drain and rinse the black beans, then place them over the top of the casserole in a layer.
  • Pour the chicken broth into a small bowl or two cup measuring cup. Add enough water to make 2 cups of liquid. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then pour evenly over the rice mixture in the casserole dish.
  • Top with the Pork Chops, then pour the salsa over the tops of the pork chops.
  • Cover with a lid, or foil.
  • Bake at 350F for 40 minutes.
  • Remove foil or lid, then add grated cheese in a layer. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes or till cheese is melted and the rice has absorbed all of the broth.