
Avocado Ranch Pork Chops and Rice
It only takes 5 minutes to prep this recipe for Avocado Ranch Pork Chops and Rice, which makes it perfect for a busy weeknight. We show you how to cook the rice and the pork chops at the same time, so that you can have a home-cooked dinner on the table in 30 minutes! Two pantry favorites, condensed cream soup and ranch dressing mix, blend with chili powder and Southwest seasoned vegetables for a Tex-Mex spin on the usual pork chops and rice. Serve with fresh avocado and cilantro on top to make it look as good as it tastes!
Directions
Recipe Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups frozen seasoned Southwest vegetable blend (corn, peppers, onions)
- 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix (amount divided in recipe steps below)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 6 boneless pork chop, 3/4-inch thick (about 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)