Orange Pecan Pork and Rice

                                                                   

Orange Pecan Pork and Rice is an easy one pan meal that is bursting with flavor and color.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 65 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 (6 ounce) package long grain rice mix
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 (1-inch) center cut pork chops
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 9" square pan, place rice mix, pecans, and shallot. In small saucepan, combine seasoning packet, orange juice, chicken broth, and butter. Bring to a boil and pour over rice in pan. Top with pork chops, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cover tightly with foil.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until pork chops are thoroughly cooked and rice is tender. Serves 4