Delicious and Easy Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Rice Recipe

Enjoy tender and flavorful pork chops cooked to perfection with rice in this easy slow cooker recipe. The slow cooking process allows the meat to become tender and juicy, while the rice absorbs all the delicious flavors. This dish is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and will leave your kitchen smelling amazing. With minimal preparation and hands-on time, you can have a satisfying and hearty meal ready to serve.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and brown them on both sides. This step adds extra flavor to the meat.
3. In a slow cooker, combine the rice, diced onion, minced garlic, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, dried thyme, and paprika. Mix well.
4. Place the browned pork chops on top of the rice mixture.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the pork chops are tender and the rice is cooked through.
6. Remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and set aside.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it alongside the pork chops.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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