Pork Chops with Broccoli and Rice

 

1

box (6 oz) herb roasted chicken-flavor long-grain and wild rice mix

2

cups water

4

cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1/2 lb)

1

tablespoon canola or vegetable oil

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground pepper

4

boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 1/3 lb)

• 1 In 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix rice, seasoning package from rice mix and water. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Cover; cook 7 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 3 minutes longer.
• 2 Spoon rice and broccoli onto 4 dinner plates. Cover to keep warm.
• 3 Wipe out skillet. In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork; place in skillet. Cook 4 to 6 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Turn pork; cook 4 to 5 minutes longer or until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Serve pork with rice and broccoli.