Dump-and-Bake Pork Chop Casserole with Broccoli and Wild Rice
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Dump-and-Bake Pork Chop Casserole with Broccoli and Wild Rice
Description
The Dump-and-Bake Pork Chop Casserole recipe starts by placing uncooked wild rice along with its seasoning packet into a baking dish, adding chicken broth to cook the rice during baking. Fresh broccoli florets and diced onion are stirred in, with butter chunks placed on top for flavor and moisture. Thick, boneless pork chops are arranged atop the mixture, then the dish is covered tightly with foil and baked at 3506F (1806C) for one hour until the rice is tender and pork fully cooked.
After baking, the casserole is uncovered and sprinkled with grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheeses. It is then placed under a high broiler to melt and brown the cheese, creating a savory crust. The result is a layered casserole with juicy pork chops resting on herbaceous wild rice and broccoli, accented by a creamy, golden cheese topping.
This meal functions well as a complete dinner, pairing protein, vegetables, and grains in one dish. It suits home cooks looking for minimal active prep, with most of the work done by slow baking in the oven.
When cooking fewer pork chops, such as just two, keep other ingredients constant to maintain cooking liquid and baking times, placing fewer chops over the rice mixture accordingly.
Ingredients
- 1 wild rice uncooked, with seasoning packet
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces, fresh florets
- ½ cup onion or about ½ of a small fresh onion, diced, frozen, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter sliced into 7 or 8 chunks
- 4 pork chop about 6 ounces each, thick-cut, boneless
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (180).
- Spray an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Place uncooked rice in the prepared dish.
- Add broth and seasoning packet, whisking until combined. Stir in broccoli florets and diced onion.
- Place butter on rice. Add pork chops on top, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until rice is tender and pork is cooked through. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Switch oven to BROIL on high.
- Sprinkle top of pork chops with Parmesan and add shredded mozzarella over all. Place casserole under the broiler (uncovered) for about 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown on top.
Notes
- When preparing for two servings, use the full quantities of rice, broth, and vegetables but place only two pork chops on top.
- Cover casserole tightly during initial baking to ensure rice cooks properly and pork remains moist.
- Browning under the broiler adds texture and flavor; watch carefully to prevent burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pork chop + 1/4 of rice and broccoli mixture | |
| Calories | 653kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 47.4g | 95% |
| Fat | 34.7g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2g | 81% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 989mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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