Pork Chops Pacifica - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 pork chops, 1 inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup long-grain rice
14 1/2 ounces canned Italian tomatoes, cut up
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup green onion, sliced

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Trim any visible fat from the chops.
Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the oil.
Brown the pork chops, 3 at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the broth and rice to a boil.
Stir in the tomatoes, green peppers, and green onions.
Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
Arrange the chops on top of the rice mixture so the chops are not touching.
Bake, covered, for 1 hour and 35 minutes to 1 hour and 45 minutes, until the chops are cooked and the rice is tender.