Best 5 Pork Chops Rice In An Instant Pot Or Pressure Cooker Recipes

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Pork chops and rice are a classic combination that can be made quickly and easily in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This versatile dish can be customized to your liking with a variety of seasonings and vegetables. In this article, you'll find three delicious recipes for pork chops and rice in an Instant Pot:

* **Classic Pork Chops and Rice:** This recipe is a simple and straightforward way to make pork chops and rice. The pork chops are seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then cooked with rice, water, and a bay leaf.
* **One-Pot Pork Chops and Rice with Vegetables:** This recipe adds a variety of vegetables to the mix, including carrots, celery, and onions. The vegetables are cooked with the pork chops and rice, so they're tender and flavorful.
* **Creamy Pork Chops and Rice:** This recipe is a bit more indulgent than the others, but it's also incredibly delicious. The pork chops are cooked in a creamy sauce made with milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. The rice is cooked separately, then combined with the pork chops and sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

INSTANT POT PORK CHOPS AND RICE



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This recipe for Instant Pot Pork Chops and Rice is perfect for a busy weeknight or a Sunday dinner. This easy one-pot meal is balanced, nutritious, and flavorful. You only need 40 minutes from start to finish.

Provided by Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition

Categories     Main dish

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 cup water
1 teaspoon sea salt
4 thin-cut boneless pork chops
½ cup frozen peas and carrots
3 scallions, sliced (optional, for topping)

Steps:

  • Press the Sauté function on a 6-quart Instant Pot. Pour in the oil and let it heat up for a few minutes.
  • Add the onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until they start to soften.
  • Cancel the sauté function and add the rinsed rice, water, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Add the pork chops on top and then the frozen peas and carrots. Do not stir.
  • Lock on the lid and set the time to 5 minutes at high pressure.
  • When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure come down naturally for 15 minutes.
  • Then, remove the lid and transfer the pork chops to a serving plate. Stir the rice with the vegetables and serve with the pork chops.
  • Enjoy hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Sugar 1.7 g, Sodium 568.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 36.3 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg

PRESSURE-COOKER CAJUN PORK AND RICE



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I created this recipe after returning home from a trip and finding little food in the house. I used ingredients already available in the refrigerator and pantry. My husband loves this pork dish because it's tasty, and I love it because it's easy. -Allison Gapinski, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, julienned
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. Add green pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove pepper and set aside. Press cancel., Mix cumin and chili powder; sprinkle pork chops with 2 teaspoons spice mixture. Place pork in pressure cooker. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, hot sauce, salt and remaining spice mixture; pour over pork. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , Stir in chicken broth, breaking up pork into pieces. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat; bring to a boil. Add rice. Cook until rice is tender, 5 minutes longer. Serve with sauteed green pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PRESSURE-COOKER PORK CHOPS



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Everyone will enjoy these fork-tender pork chops with a creamy, light gravy. Serve with a green vegetable, mashed potatoes or a salad. -Sue Bingham, Madisonville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, divided

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, mustard, garlic pepper and seasoned salt. Add pork chops, 1 at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess. , Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown pork in batches. Add 1-1/2 cups broth to pressure cooker. Cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits. Press cancel. Return all pork to pressure cooker., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 3 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°. Remove pork to a serving plate and keep warm., In a small bowl, mix remaining 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup broth until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FROZEN PORK CHOPS IN THE INSTANT POT®



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When the main component of dinner is frozen solid, it's often easier to order carry-out, but this recipe takes advantage of frozen pork chops. I buy my seasonings from the Savory Spice® Shop, although feel free to use what you have on hand.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon garlic base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Garlic Base)
½ cup water
2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning (such as Savory Spice® Wash Park Seasoning)
1 ½ teaspoons shallot salt (such as Savory Spice® Supreme Shallot Salt)
1 ¼ pounds bone-in, thick-cut, frozen pork chops
6 ounces portobello mushrooms, quartered
¼ cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon browning sauce

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter once the pot is hot. Add onion and stir frequently until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add garlic base and pour in water. Stir to combine.
  • Mix all-purpose seasoning and shallot salt together in a bowl and sprinkle on both sides of the pork chops. Nestle pork chops on top of the onion. Hit Cancel. Seal and lock the lid into place.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 13 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 12 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove pork chops to a plate. Hit Cancel and switch to Saute function. Add mushrooms and stir.
  • Whisk whipping cream, flour, and browning sauce together in a measuring cup. Add mixture to the Instant Pot®. Allow to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes. Ladle mushroom gravy on top of pork chops. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 804.9 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

INSTANT POT® PORK CHOPS



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Needed a quick way to cook tender pork chops and this method did it! It took about 10 minutes and my husband and 6-year-old daughter fought over the leftovers!

Provided by LDMKitchen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 pork chops
3 tablespoons butter
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix (such as Lipton®)
1 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Place pork chops in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); top with butter. Sprinkle onion soup mix over pork chops. Pour in apple juice.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 702.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of lean and fatty pork chops to ensure juiciness and flavor.
  • Season the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Sear the pork chops in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker before cooking to develop a nice crust.
  • Add a flavorful liquid to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker, such as broth, water, or even beer.
  • Add vegetables and other ingredients to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker along with the pork chops for a complete meal.
  • Cook the pork chops on high pressure for the recommended time, then allow the pressure to release naturally.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pork chops and rice is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give this recipe a try.

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