Best 7 Italian Pork And Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Italian pork and rice, a harmonious blend of succulent pork, tender rice, and a symphony of herbs and spices. This classic dish, deeply rooted in Italian tradition, offers a delectable combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the classic pork and rice, or crave the added richness of the Parmesan-baked version, or seek a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal with the pork and rice soup, this article presents a collection of delectable recipes that cater to diverse preferences. Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Italy, and discover the secrets to creating this timeless dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for generations.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ONE SKILLET MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND RICE



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This One Skillet Mediterranean Pork is a delicious meal the whole family will love. It's easy and quick - only 30 minutes and one pan meal.

Provided by Neli Howard | Delicious Meets Healthy

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Loin Filet, cut in strips
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 bell pepper (I used 1/2 red and green peppers)
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 cups vegetable stock (or water)
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup garbanzo beans
10 black pitted olives
1 lemon
fresh parsley, chopped
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (I used 12" skillet). Add pork loin filet strips to the skillet, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer cooked strips to a plate.
  • Add chopped carrots, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the skillet, and if necessary add more olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add rice to the skillet and stir well. Season the rice-vegetable mixture with salt, black pepper, and oregano. Add lemon zest to the vegetable stock and pour over the rice mixture. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 12-14 minutes until rice is cooked.
  • Add the juice of 1 lemon and the cooked pork slices to the rice-vegetable mixture and stir well. Add garbanzo beans, olives and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 681 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN PORK AND RICE CASSEROLE



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Looking for a dinner that you can make on the fly? This easy casserole has flexibility built right into it, which we know you'll appreciate on busy nights when dinner needs to get on the table fast. It starts with pork, but which cut you use is up to you-try it with pork chops, pork loin or tenderloin. From there, it gets Italian seasoning and the unexpected addition of Progresso™ cannellini beans, a pantry staple that ups the heartiness factor in this warming dinner. It's a riff on classic rice casserole that keeps the easy prep and one-dish cleanup but switches up the flavor for something fun and out of the ordinary.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 lb boneless pork chops, loin or tenderloin, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (about 1 large)
1 cup chopped onions
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 8-inch sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; toast 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Transfer to small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread rice evenly in baking dish. Top evenly with pork, followed by beans, bell pepper and onions. In small bowl, mix broth, Italian seasoning and salt; pour on top. Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes.
  • Stir cheese and whipping cream into pork mixture. Replace foil; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until rice is tender, pork is no longer pink in center and mixture is heated to at least 165°F in center of casserole. Stir; top with toasted bread crumbs and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY PORK AND RICE SKILLET



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This Cheesy Pork and Rice Skillet is all made in just one pan for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!

Provided by Shawn Syphus | I Wash You Dry

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb. boneless pork sirloin chops (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup uncooked white rice (I use Jasmine)
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded )

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the pork with the garlic and onions, until the pork is browned and the onions are tender (about 5 to 7 minutes).
  • Add the rice, Italian seasoning, frozen peas and carrots and chicken broth tot he skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 18 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the sour cream and 1/2 cup of the cheese until combined. Top with the remaining cheese. Cover with the lid for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts. Or optionally, you can place the skillet under your oven's broiler for about 2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 802 mg, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 41 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

30-MINUTE ITALIAN PORK CHOP DINNER



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Try our 30-Minute Italian Pork Chop Dinner for a delicious family dinner option. You'll love taking a bite of this Italian pork chop dinner and so will your guests! Spend more time with friends and less time in the kitchen with this recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Grains

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
4 lean bone-in pork chops (1-1/2 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 each green and red pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook chops in large nonstick skillet on high heat 2 min. or until bottoms of chops are browned; turn. Sprinkle with oregano; top with peppers, dressing and tomatoes. Bring to boil on medium heat; simmer on low heat 10 min. or until chops are done (145ºF).
  • Remove chops from skillet, reserving vegetable mixture in skillet. Cover chops to keep warm. Cook vegetable mixture on high heat 1 to 2 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender and sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon rice onto serving plates; top with chops, vegetable mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 900 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 38 g

PARMESAN PORK CHOPS AND RICE



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This is so good and so easy, it's a beginner's delight! Easy to dress up and use for a dinner buffet!

Provided by Sali Mounce

Categories     Casseroles

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large 1/2 " thick pork chops
1 1/2 c instant rice (e.g., minute rice, brown or white)
1 can(s) 20 oz crushed tomatoes
1 jar(s) pasta sauce (use your choice of red sauce)
1-1.5 c beef stock (you can buy stock or make your own with bouillon)
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
black pepper
salt (i like to use garlic salt for the added taste)
1 pinch oregano, dried or fresh
italian seasoning or individual seasonings, as you wish
1 1/2 c parmesan/romano cheese, grated
1/4 c virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Add the olive oil to a large fry pan over medium heat; add chopped garlic and stir; then add pork chops and brown on each side (about 2 min)
  • 2. While chops are browning, spray a large metal or glass cake pan with olive oil; spread the rice into the bottom of the pan
  • 3. Place browned chops over the rice in a single layer.
  • 4. In a large bowl, pour the chopped tomatoes, pasta sauce and seasonings -- season to your own taste. I like a lot of garlic and less oregano -- use your own taste! Stir and add the beef stock. Stir, then pour carefully over the pork chops, making sure all are covered. There will be a lot of tomato sauce, but much will be absorbed into the rice.
  • 5. With a spatula or spoon, carefully lift the corner of each chop so the sauce gets underneath and into the rice.
  • 6. Sprinkle 1/4 cup (or more if you like) of parmesan/romano cheese over the top of the chop mixture. If you prefer, you can also use fresh shredded parmesan or romano cheeses.
  • 7. Cover and place into the 325 degree oven for 50 minutes; remove cover and return to the over for 10-15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is done.
  • 8. Remove from oven, and sprinkle freshly shredded, or dry Italian cheeses and some fresh chopped parsley over the entire dish. Serve each portion by lifting with a large spatula, so rice and chop is removed together.
  • 9. Add a green salad, some steamed carrots, and some crusty bread for a quick and easy supper -- or an impressive buffet dish!!

ITALIAN RIBS AND RICE



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With meat, vegetables and rice, here's a dish that can be a whole meal by itself. It'll satisfy the hunger of anyone at your table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds country-style pork ribs
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook over low heat for 1-1/4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove ribs and set aside; drain. , In the same pan, bring tomatoes and water to a boil. Stir in the rice, green pepper, garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and Italian seasoning. Place ribs over rice; sprinkle with remaining salt. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until rice and meat are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 939mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

PORK FRIED RICE



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This is my revised version of another pork fried rice recipe. I often substitute chicken for pork, and it doesn't change anything. I have used both basmati rice and long-grain rice which gives the dish only a slight flavor difference. I have also added celery in the past with good outcomes. Enjoy.

Provided by Olies

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chop, cut into small pieces
¼ cup chopped carrot
¼ cup chopped broccoli
1 green onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cold cooked rice
¼ cup frozen peas
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pork, carrot, broccoli, peas, and green onion in melted butter until pork is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove pork mixture to a bowl and return skillet to medium heat.
  • Scramble egg in the skillet until completely set. Return the pork mixture to the skillet. Stir rice, peas, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger into the pork mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 7 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80.7 g, Cholesterol 136.6 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 814.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. This is especially true for the pork and the rice.
  • Brown the pork before adding it to the rice. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the pork from drying out.
  • Use a flavorful broth. The broth is what will give the rice its flavor, so make sure to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Add vegetables to the dish. Vegetables will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish. Some good vegetables to add include diced carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Season the dish to taste. Once the dish is cooked, taste it and add salt and pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

Italian Pork and Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve to guests. The pork is tender and flavorful, the rice is cooked to perfection, and the vegetables add a nice touch of color and flavor. If you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, Italian Pork and Rice is a great option.

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