Cheesy Pork and Rice Skillet

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This Cheesy Pork and Rice Skillet is a complete meal, all made in just one skillet for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Pork and Rice is creamy, cheesy, and filled with plump pork, tender rice, and loads of veggies! It pairs well with my Homemade Rolls and a simple garden salad.

White bowl full of cheesy pork and rice.

This quick pork chop recipe with cheesy rice is a family-friendly, kid-approved dinner.

We’re using a boneless pork chop for this easy dinner recipe. If you know me, you know that I LOVE quick and easy One Skillet dinners like this one.

Ingredients Needed

Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need in order to make this Cheesy Pork and Rice Skillet. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients located in the printable recipe card below.

Pork Chops – boneless sirloin
Onion
Garlic – cloves
Rice – white, uncooked
Italian Seasoning
Chicken Broth – can be low sodium
Sour Cream
Cheddar Cheese
Frozen Veggies – like peas and carrots

Ingredients for Cheesy Pork and Rice in glass bowls.

How To Make Cheesy Pork and Rice Skillet

The best thing about this quick pork chop recipe is not only is it easy, but it can also serve as a side dish or a complete meal!

Cook The Pork

Heat a large skillet with olive oil. Add the pork, onions, and garlic and sauté until the pork is browned to a nice golden color and the onions and garlic and tender and fragrant.

Skillet with raw pork and chopped onions.

Add Vegetables, Rice and Seasonings

Stir in a cup of frozen peas and carrots, uncooked rice, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth to the skillet.

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 18 minutes occasionally stirring until the rice is cooked and tender.

Cooked pork with rice, peas, and carrots in a skillet.

Add Sour Cream and Cheese

Stir in the sour cream and cheese until combined. Top with the remaining cheese. Cover with the lid for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

PRO TIP: Optionally, you can place the skillet (if oven safe) under the broiler for about 2 minutes until the cheese is nice and bubbly.

Cheese and sour cream on top of cooked pork and rice.

Variations and Substitutions

Here are a few ways to customize this pork chop recipe. It’s so easy to adapt to fit to your needs and tastes.

Swap out the pork for chicken for an equally delicious cheesy dinner!
Add a couple of tablespoons of chopped green onion for a bit of added color and flavor.
Want it spicy? Add a few sprinkles of red pepper flakes for a fun spicy kick!
Instead of carrots or peas, you could also try broccoli, cauliflower, corn, etc.

Spoonful of cooked cheesy pork and rice.

Serving and Storage

Pork and Rice is best served warm, but once cooled can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Freezing Pork and Rice

Once cooled, you can transfer the pork and cheesy rice to an airtight freezer-safe container or zip-close bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or heat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

What To Serve With Pork and Rice?

You can’t go wrong with some pork and cheesy rice, but here are a few ideas of what goes well with this dish.

Cooked cheesy pork and rice in a white bowl with dish towel and fork.

More Easy Pork Recipes

Need a few more ideas for recipes that use pork? I have a few delicious ones to try!

I know you’ll love this delicious Cheesy Pork and Rice Skillet as much as we do; let me know how you like it in the comments below!

Spoonful of cooked cheesy pork and rice.

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