Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Rice
Slow cooker pork chops and rice with cheese is a great dinner, is budget-friendly, and is one of the easiest meals to make. The recipe is a great way to jazz up pork chops and create a filling, hearty meal for the family.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Servings | Prep Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 8 hours | 4 | Beginner + |
DISCLAIMER: This post is sponsored by the Wisconsin Pork Producers Association. As always, the opinions are honest and are all my own.
It Starts on the Farm
We ate a lot of pork growing up because it’s a great dinner to serve the family. My grandfather had a few pigs on his farm, and there was never a shortage of pork in that house.
He grew cotton and had quite a few farm animals, including chickens, horses, and cows (My younger cousin and I even got in some biiiiig trouble as kids because we left the gate open to the cow pasture and accidentally let most of the cows in the barn, where they tried to eat the feed – oops)!
But, if you ask my older cousin and sister, they will tell you that wasn’t the first–or last time we got in trouble – ha!
I fondly remember climbing up on the back of the barn many times with my cousin, and we’d sit and look out at the beautiful white cotton fields and watch the pigs in their pen below.
The Changing Industry
Although my grandfather only had a few pigs, the way farmers work with them has changed quite a bit over the years.
Farmers are working hard to make sure the pigs are taken care of in every way, as well as creating more sustainable farms that help not only the farmers but everyone.
Pig farmers have improved their farming by using less water, energy, and land.
Featured Comment
wendy says:
“This was so simple and made the whole house smell delicious. I even forgot to add the cheese but my family ate multiple plates each. This is a keeper!”
Full recipe and printable instructions below.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Start by spraying the slow cooker with some non-stick spray. It’s not a big deal if you skip this step, but you’ll have a much easier time cleaning up the slow cooker when you’re done cooking.
Next, add the boneless pork chops to the slow cooker
Spread the mushroom soup over the top of the pork chops.
One of the great things about this recipe is you can utilize ingredients that are already prepared, such as the mushroom soup, because it will allow you to get the meal cooking fast, and you can get to work or take the kids to school and get on with your day while your dinner cooks.
Next, sprinkle the garlic powder, dried onion flakes, salt, and pepper on the top of the pork chops.
Pour the chicken broth and water over the top of everything.
Finally, add the butter to the slow cooker and place the lid on top.
I cooked the pork chops on low for seven hours, which I think helps make the pork chops more tender. They will still cook and taste great at a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time, but they will fall apart when you cook them on low for more time.
After seven hours, shred the pork chops. I usually take a couple of forks and shred it in the slow cooker.
How Do I Know The Pork Chops Are Done?
You can easily check the pork by using a digital thermometer, and once the temperature reaches 145 degrees, it’s safe to eat.
When you’re cooking in the slow cooker, you can check the pork before you shred it with a digital thermometer. Be sure to place the thermometer in the thickest part of the pork chop. If the temperature reads 145 degrees, the pork chops are done.
It shouldn’t be an issue when cooking in the slow cooker for seven hours because the meat is cooking for an extended period of time. When finished, the pork will have a blush of pink, like the photo above.
Next, pour the rice over the top. I take a spoon and make sure the rice makes its way under the liquid so it will cook properly.
Now, pour one more cup of water over the top of everything.
Replace the lid and cook the rice for 45 minutes to one hour. I turn the heat up to high because you will need to get the heat back in there again.
Once the time is up, stir everything together and make sure the rice is cooked. Every once in a while, the rice might need to cook a tad longer. If it seems too dry, add about 1/4 cup of water to the slow cooker and let it cook for about 15 more minutes, and that should help.
Finally, after the rice is done, add the shredded cheese to the slow cooker and give everything a good stir.
We usually dish up our slow cooker pork chops and rice in a bowl, but you can also add it to a salad. My husband loves to top his salad with this meal.
You can also reheat the meal and top some toast for a leftover dinner. I have two growing teenage boys, and this meal makes plenty, with leftovers. If you want smaller portions, just divide the recipe in half.
More Delicious Pork Recipes
- Ham and potato casserole – this doesn’t require a long cooking time because you’re using store-bought ham. You can even add some green beans on the side that the whole family will love.
- Stuffed bell peppers – the entire family will love this recipe. Plus, you can create a lot of variety. Add some rice and make it a rice recipe.
- Slow cooker Italian tortellini – this is one of those slow cooker recipes that is perfect for picky eaters. It’s one of our family favorites and is always a huge hit.
Variations And Adaptations For Different Flavors
While the classic slow cooker pork chops and rice is already a fantastic meal, you can change things around now and again for some different flavors. Here are some ideas:
1. Switch out the cream of mushroom soup: If you don’t like cream of mushroom soup, you can use cream of chicken, cream of cheese, or cream of celery soup instead.
2. Add some vegetables: For a complete one-pot meal, you can add vegetables. Try sliced carrots, peas, or corn in the slow cooker, along with the pork chops and rice. Add some sliced onion instead of onion flakes.
3. Make it spicy: If you like things spicy, you can add some diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick. Adjust the amount according to your spice tolerance.
Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Rice
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 10.5 ounce. can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 stick of butter cubed
- 2 cups Minute rice
- 1 cup water to add toward the end with the rice
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- Add the pork chops.
- Next, add the mushroom soup, chicken broth, water, garlic powder, onion flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cubed stick of butter on top.
- Replace the lid and cook ON LOW HEAT for seven hours.
- After seven hours, remove the lid and shred the pork chops with a fork.
- Add the rice and one more cup of water. Stir to make sure the rice is covered with liquid, and replace the lid.
- Cook ON HIGH for 45 minutes to one more hour or until rice is done cooking.
- Remove the lid, add the shredded cheese, and stir.
- Enjoy!
Could you use brown rice? Is the butter for flavor only and can it be omitted?
Hi Evelyn! Yes, you can use brown or even Spanish rice. But, the brown might require a little more water than the white. The package should have the measurements of water to rice ratio. And, you can leave the butter out of the recipe. Let me know how you like it!
Did you use regular long grain white rice or minute rice?
Hi Marie! I use the regular long grain white rice. Thanks for the question, I will go in and clarify in the recipe card.
@Julie Pollitt, your recipe says minute rice. Is it long grain rice or no minute rice? Don’t know which to use.
I use Minute Rice (the brand) white rice.
This looks super tasty and definitely easy enough. I can’t wait to make it for my family!
Hi Carlee! Thanks so much! Let me know what you think. 🙂
This looks and sounds amazing by reading over your recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, Julia!
Can you use wild rice?
Hi Suzanne! You can, but the amount of water might be different, so be sure to check the package. Enjoy!
This was so simple and made the whole house smell delicious. I even forgot to add the cheese but my family ate multiple plates each. This is a keeper!
That’s fantastic to hear, Wendy! Thanks so much for sharing!
Just wondering if this recipe could be converted to a freezer meal, by just leaving out the broth and water, until the frozen meal’s placed in the slow cooker?
Hi Bella! I think it could be. I place a lot of frozen items in the slow cooker and they turn out great. You might have to add a little bit of time, but if it’s cooking slowly, it should still cook in the time allotted.
This sounds delicious. My family is not fond of pork but I am going to give this a try. I think I will brown the chops a little first and add a bit of sage. I will let you know how it turns out.
Yes, I would love to hear how browning the chops tastes. I bet it will be great!
We like Wild Rice, so I’ll adjust the recipe to use it. Boneless Loin Chops, that’s what I’ll use. I might adjust the seasonings a bit. Overall, very nice!
Wild rice and boneless loin sound perfect!
Julie -Thank you for the information on porkcares.org. I think pigs are special, intelligent animals. I don’t think I will start eating pork but it’s nice to know that some farmers have stopped raising them in disgusting dirty pens and feeding them slop. 🐷🐖
Hi Karen,
You’re welcome! Thanks so much for sharing that! I appreciate it. 🙂
Fixed it last night. Definitely a keeper. Full recipe makes enough for two meals.
Hi Suzy,
Great to hear! Thanks so much for sharing.
@Julie Pollitt, can you leave the chops whole without shredding
You can, but they will fall apart. But, you don’t have to shred them.
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I’d love to try this. I wonder if turkey breast cutlets would cook the same as pork? I have turkey cutlets on hand, so I may try it out!
I think they would cook pretty similarly. Let me know how it turns out! Great idea!
Hey there! I could have sworn you had and Instant Pot converter recipe somewhere in the article. Did I dream this? If so, I guess I will have to go buy a crockpot because this looks amazeballs!
Hi Lori! I didn’t put one in, but what a great idea! But, yes, go grab a slow cooker because they are so wonderful. I use mine all the time. Thanks so much and hope you love the recipe!
@Lori,
If your instant pot has the option for a slow cook function you can use it as a crockpot. You just have to press the adjust button after you’ve hit slow cook for low or high and then put the time in. It will function just like a crockpot. The only difference I’ve noticed is that the rice needed a little more time to cook but I think that was because it cooled a little while I was shredding the pork.
@Lori,
Disregard the rice cooking time, I didn’t read the change from low to high when the rice was added! I’ve made many crockpot recipes in my instant pot using the slow cooker function and they haven’t had to be adjusted at all!
I am going to make this with brown rice. How much water should I add with the 2 cups of brown rice? 1 1/2 cups?
Hi Michael, I think using 1-1/2 cups is a good idea. I would keep an eye on it toward the end, because you might have to add a tad more. Hope you enjoy!
Julie, thank you for your prompt response. I ended up using only one cup of water and cooked the rice for 1 1/2 hours. It was delicious!!!
You’re welcome and great to hear! So glad you like it!
Made it twice before I realized I forgot the cheese…but we love it so much, we didn’t care! GREAT recipe…thanks!!!
Love to hear this! Thanks, Shelley!
Yuck! The flavor was good, but the texture was nasty – I thought it would be like a casserole consistency but it was more like a savory dinner porridge. New to crock pot cooking, so easily could have been my fault. Enjoyed learning how to cook pork chops in the crock, but next time I will serve over rice rather than adding rice into the crock.
Great flavor but the rice took 2 hours to cook. Followed directions and used exact ingredients. Not sure what went wrong but next time, I’ll cook the rice on the stove.
Can you use noodles in place of rice?
Hi Sue,
Yes, you can use noodles. The amount of water and time might be a little different, though.
I only have minute rice on hand. Do you think that could work? Any idea how long to cook it?
I would think minute rice would work fine. Try checking after 10 and see how it’s going. If it needs longer, let it cook a little longer. Let us know how it works!
Instead of cooking on low for 7 hours, do you think it would be ok if I cooked on high for 3 and a half hours?
I think it will be fine. It might not come out as tender, but if it’s on high, it should still get done. I would check with a thermometer; however, when the time is up to make sure it’s done.
Hope you love it!
@Julie Pollitt, I ended up cooking it every other hour high and it turned out amazing, thank you!!
Awesome! I love to hear that!
If I have bone in chops…. Can I leave bone on and take off when I shred meat?
Hi Katie J, Yes, that’s what I do, as well. I dig the bones out when it’s done cooking. The bones have so much nutritional value and I think adds more flavor.
I double the recipe due to the amount of due to the amt of family so I had 2 crackpots I had to add extra H20
Hi Karry! Thanks for letting us know, that way we’ll know to do that if we do two Crock Pots. Have a good day!
Would it mess it up terribly if it cooks longer than the 7 hours on low? Sometimes I get stuck at work longer than anticipated and it may be closer to 8 before I would get home to add the rice.
I think that will be fine. It will still taste great!
Could I substitute the cream of mushroom with anything?
Yes, you can substitute with cream of celery, cream of cheddar cheese, or whatever condensed soup you’d like. Let us know what you choose so we can try, too!
What’s the best way to reheat this meal if I have leftovers?
Hi Lexie,
We always reheat it in the microwave for a couple of minutes. If the rice seems a little sticky, you can add a teaspoon of water before reheating.
Do you rinse the rice prior to adding?
Hi Amy,
I usually don’t rinse the rice. But, some people do. I think either way is fine.
Can I use a bone in pork chop with this recepie?
Yes! You’ll just have to dig the bones out when it’s done.
If I have thin pork chops, can it still be on low for 7 hours, or will they overcook/turn into a rubbery mess?
I don’t think they will turn into a rubbery mess, but set the Crock Pot for 5 hours and check them to see if they are done at that time.
Can I add some broccoli to this? If so, at what point in the cooking process should I add it? Thanks!
Hi Sarah!
Yes, you can add broccoli to the recipe. I would probably add it about 30 minutes before you’re ready to eat. Enjoy!
Frozen or thawed pork chops?
Hi Billie,
I used thawed pork chops. Enjoy!
I’ve made this twice, and both times I’ve cooked the rice for an hour/hour and a half and is still very underdone. Any suggestions? I’m cooking in high
Hi Ashlyn,
Have you added any extra water? Are you making sure the rice is covered with liquid? I usually keep mine on low, but being on high shouldn’t make a difference. What type of rice are you using?
Can I make this in an instant pot instead of a slow cooker?
Hi Ashley,
I think you can, but you’ll have to check the time on it. I am not sure how long you will have to cook it in the instant pot. Let us know if you do!
Can you use thin sirloin chops for this recipe?
I haven’t used sirloin, but I would think you could. Let me know how it turns out so we can try it!
Can you use instance rice
Hi Jackie, I am not sure. I’ve never used instant rice in this recipe. It’s worth a try though.
Can this be done with chicken? Im not big on pork, but love chicken.
Yes, you can make it with chicken. Enjoy!
Can I make the rice the boil in a bag and add to the crackpot to save a hour?
I think that would work fine. Hope you love it!
Recipe is good, tastes great. Just overall too much liquid. We had soupy mush. I used 6 boneless pork chops and a cup of long grain white rice. I will be opting out of the two extra cups of water. Also I must add that it was salty. So I will use half the salt and see if that helps. We don’t want to give up.
taking way longer for rice to cook and porkchops were bland
I love this recipe!! I’ve added carrots and peas to it too. This has become my favorite way to make pork chops. I just leave the soup, cheese and rice out. Then I use the pork tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, fried rice, bbq sandwiches, etc. Thanks for sharing this!!
That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing and I’ll have to try that next time!
Hey I was wondering, would using jasmine rice make the cooking time different?
Hi Elyssa,
I think you can cook it for the same amount of time. I do think you have to rinse Jasmine rice off first. Hope that helps!
Hey I’m confused about how much do I put on my plate. Far as the serving size. Example: 1 cup or 2 cups
Hi Daznick, I would say the serving size is about 1-1/2 cups. The nutrition information is approximate. Hope that helps.
This is a family favorite…thanks! One question though. We double the recipe but haven’t gotten the rice timing figured out. How much longer would you suggest cooking the rice when doubled?
I am not totally sure, but I would add a few more minutes. I don’t think it will take that much longer. Glad you like it!
@Julie Pollitt, I don’t have minute rice so can I add long grain rice?
Yes, you can use long grain rice, but it might take a little longer to cook. Hope you love it!
This is such a great recipe, and a go-to recipe for my family. I have made it several times and we just love it! I love that it makes enough for me to invite my children over for dinner, and we still have leftovers for my husband and I on another night. Great Job! So Good!
That’s fantastic! Thanks for sharing, Pam!
Okay, it’s decided: THIS IS OUR FAVORITE DINNER RECIPE. I have made this more this past year than any other of our favorites. I’ve never used all the butter…I typically double the recipe (did I say we LOVE this?)…but I only use half a stick of butter…and I’ve never used the cheese cuz too many of our favorites are smothered in it and I was afraid it would cover up the wonderful pork flavor. It freezes just fine. Add peas in with it at the end before stirring (or put them on top of each serving) for a splash of color…and you have a one dish meal!!! Thank you so very much for this wonderful recipe!
Hi Shelley,
That’s awesome to hear! I am so glad it’s your favorite! Thanks for the tips on veggies and freezing it. Good to know!
If using frozen pork chops, by how much does the cooking time change?
Hi Hunter! I would add at least one hour to the cooking time. That should be plenty.
Just made this for the first time, it was super yummy! I converted it pretty easily to the instant pot (45 minutes on high, quick release, added the rice and water and cooked on high for another 13 minutes). I put salt and pepper on the chops before adding the other ingredients, used the garlic infused cream of mushroom soup, and added a can of peas at the end for a little bit of flavor mix up. I think a can of corn would be great too!
The whole family loved it, thank you for a new add to the rotation!
Hi Ashley, That sounds wonderful! I will have to try it that way. And, thanks for letting us know how to do it in the Instant Pot. That will help me and lots of others!!
I made this today and the timing for cooking the rice is way off. I’ve cooked it on high for 1 3/4 hours and it’s still not done. The flavor is very good though. We’ll be eating this for some time since it has made a LOT, so hope hubby likes it!
Hi Pat,
Sorry the timing was off. I am wondering if your slow cooker cooks at a lower temperature than mine? I’ve had some pots that cook low and some that cook too hot on low. I even had one that cooked the same hot temp on low, medium, and high – ha!
Glad to hear you liked it!
I should have also said that I added a lot of water when the rice wasn’t done after 45 minutes, but haven’t measured it.
Can this be made in a smaller crockpot? Mine does not look as big as yours. Worried it might not all fit
Hi Molly, I think mine is six quarts, so something a little smaller should be fine. I hope you love it!
Is there any substitute for the cream of mushroom?
Hi Shaina,
You can use cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, or if you like it cheesy, then cream of cheese soup. Hope that helps!
Hi Julie
You have such a wonderful assortment of delicious recipes.
Can’t wait to try many of them including this one.
Two questions on this pork recipe. I see that minute rice is listed in recipe, but long grain white rice has also been mentioned. Which one is true to this recipe, I have both?
Also does the rice absorb most or all of the liquid? I am worried about adding cheese to a real we mixture? Thank you for sharing and your kindness.
Hi Cookee! Those are great questions. I will go in and fix that. A lot of people had issues with rice not cooking, so if you use Minute Rice you will know it will cook and get soft. I never had an issue with it being wet, but you can always take a cup and get any extra liquid out if you do have extra liquid. But you should be ok. I hope you love it!
To make this Gluten Free, what do you suggest I could use instead of a creamed soup? Thank you and hoping to try it out!!
Hi Tina,
They do make gluten-free mushroom soup. I’ve bought it at Whole Foods and it’s pretty good. A lot of grocery stores will carry it now, as well. You can also make a homemade gluten-free soup or you can check out the gluten-free white sauce on Urban Tastebud as an alternative. Hope that helps! https://urbantastebud.com/three-best-substitutes-gf-cream-mushroom-soup/
Made this for dinner tonight. It was a hit! Definitely will make this again.
Love to hear that! Thanks, Dee!
Would I need to increase cooking time for frozen pork chops?
Hi Kortnie! You might want to add about 1/2 hour to the cooking time. I hope you love them.
I put the long grain rice in the last hour & was hard as a rock ( on high) I set the timer another 30min & still hard but has absorbed more liquid . .. now I set the timer another 15 minutes. The chops are delicious I just hope the rice gets tender because I already shredded it & put it back in with the rice. I HATE long grain rice. I’ll use minute rice for now on.
Oh no! That’s a long time to wait. Did it get tender?
@Julie Poljlitt,
Would sauting the rice first help with it getting softer quicker?
Hi Betsy,
It would probably help in getting it softer quicker, and adding a little more flavor!
I’m kinda confused. It says 1 cup of water added with the rice but the instructions say 1 cup of water added with everything else at the beginning. So am I adding 2 cups of water total?
Hi Amy,
Yes, you will be adding two cups of water total. You will add one at the beginning, and then after the food cooks and you add the rice, and you will be adding one more cup of water.
Have you ever tried to use frozen Pork chops for the recipe?
Hi Hayley, I have and it works great. Just add about half an hour more. You can check the temperature when the time is up to make sure it is cooked all the way through.
Hi, I’d like to try this but my husband is allergic to mushroom. Suggestions for an alternative to cream of mushroom?
Hi Mary, cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup would both be a delicious alternative. Hope that helps!
I made this recipe in a pinch. I didn’t have any of the things on hand except the pork chops so I improvised quite a bit. I used 8 thin boneless chops, 2 cups of beef broth, and a 15 oz can of sausage gravy. I also added a packet of onion soup mix. Added the rice at the end along with a cup of shredded cheese. It was better than expected. Everyone had seconds!
Oh my, that sounds absolutely wonderful! I will have to make it that way. Yum and thanks for sharing with us!
Can I use minute rice for this recipe?
Minute rice should be fine. Enjoy!
We are at high altitude and the rice did not cook and it was too soupy but it was delicious. I think I will start the rice in the microwave then add it to the rest. I will definitely try it again. It was easy as well.
Hi Erin,
That’s interesting about the high altitude doing that. I used to live in Denver and had some of those issues. Thanks for sharing that here and glad you found a work-around!
I love this dish and made it twice in last few weeks. For some reason the rice seems to take much longer to cook (nearly 2 hours now-on high). I tried this only using 1/2 stick of butter and it’s still delicious.
Hi Jennifer, sometimes the rice can take a while to cook. I’ve had that issue here a few times. I am glad you like it!
If I wanted to make in my instant pot do you know how long I should cook it for?
Hi Jessica, I haven’t made it in the Instant Pot, so I am not sure. There should be a comparison chart for times in your manual. It will probably cut the time way down.
I recently made this and loved it! I think I needed to cook the rice just slightly longer, but a very good recipe. Also, have you ever tried it with chicken breasts? If so, what would the cook time be like? Thanks!
Hi Kate! That’s so great to hear! I would do the same amount of time with chicken. It tastes great!
If I halved the recipe would the cook time changed?
Hi Linda, I would still cook it for the same amount of time. The pork chops will be tender when they are cooked low and slow.
My house smells so good right now. I swapped cream of mushroom for cream of chicken because it’s what I had. Cut down on the butter for health reasons but otherwise can’t wait to taste it!
That’s great to hear!
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What could I switch the cream of mushroom soup for?
Hi Katie,
You could use cream of chicken, cream of celery, cream of cheddar cheese, or any other cream soup that you like. Hope that helps!
I made this today. It smells amazing and the taste is good, but ive been cooking the rice for over an hour and its still really crunchy. I followed the recipe to a T so not sure what I did wrong. I know it would be yummy if it would just hurry up.
Made the pork recipe tonight, and we thought it was great. The only change I made was- after reading comments about the rice not getting done – I added the rice after 6.5 hours on low. Shredded the chops at that time also. I had so much liquid at that point, I DID NOT add the additional cup of water. Changed to HIGH and cooked for one hour. Everything was delicious. Rice was done, seasoning was perfect, had a 2-cup package of shredded sharp cheddar cheese so I added all of it. Great dinner with plenty of leftovers. I’ll share with neighbors.
Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Hi Judy! That’s great to hear. Thanks for sharing that information. That will help others a lot!
Could you use smaller cuts of boneless pork chops?
You can. You can use whatever size you’d like to use.
How many pounds are the 4 pork chops in this recipe?
I bought like 8 thinner boneless pork chops and was wondering if the cooking time would be the same.
I would say that’s about two pounds of pork chops. The nice thing about this recipe, is that regardless of the weight, I would cook them for the same amount of time because that gets them to the fall apart tender stage. Hope that helps! Let me know if I was able to answer all your questions. 🙂
After the pork is done cooking, could you add boil in a bag rice instead of cooking the long grain rice for 45 more minutes?
Hi Jessica,
I’ve never tried boil in a bad rice, but I think that would work fine. Hope you enjoy it!
Hey! I really wanna try this, and I hope I don’t sound stupid but, I’m assuming this timing would be from frozen possibly? I have thawed pork chops and just wanna figure this out lol
Hi CluelessKitty,
I think that’s a great question. Not stupid at all. I will actually use the same cooking time if the pork chops are frozen or thawed. It makes them so tender and they fall apart so easily. So, as strange as it sounds, I will still cook for the seven hours on low before adding the rice. I hope you love it!
Hello Can I cook the rice in rice cooker. Then throw in crocpot after I cook the porkchops?
Hi Mrs. Skelton,
Yes, you can do that. After you throw the rice in the Crock Pot, you will just have to wait for the rice to get warm. That’s a great idea to do it that way.
What else could you use instead of mushroom soup?? I’m allergic
Hi Michiko,
You can use any of the cream soups, such as condensed cream of chicken, cheese, or celery soup. Hope that helps!
Hi! Can this be cooked on high instead of low?
Yes, it will just be done earlier. I do think cooking them longer and at a lower temperature makes them more tender, but they will still be delicious!
I hope this doesn’t seem silly, but I need a little clarification. Would I cook this for 7 hours then an additional 45 minutes to an hour with the rice? Or just 7hrs and add the rice when there’s about an hour left?
Thank you
Not silly at all. Cook for seven hours. Then, add the rice and cook an additional 45 to 60 minutes. So a complete total of about eight hours. Hope you love it!
Made this once with pork chops. Was good ! Rice little mushy won’t cook rice as long next time. Wanting to try it with chicken breast too.
Love to hear that!
Thought it would be bland so, I seared and seasoned the chops before putting them in and added more spices. So glad I did this! Left one chop as called for and it had no taste. Needed much more salt. Turned out great with extra seasoning😊
Be sure to share what ingredients you added! We’d love to try.
Very tasty I 1/2 the recipe (I alway do with new ones there is only 2 of us) I cooked it 5 hrs (because of the smaller portion) I use brown rice gave it a nice texture did have to cook the rice for 90 minutes. My husband doesn’t like shredded meat so I left a piece hole, he wanted more of the shredded mixture😋
Great to hear! I love brown rice. 🙂
Hello,
Can this recipe be doubled? Thank you!
Hi Krisha, If you had a pretty large slow cooker you might be able to double it. You could most likely put at least half more in. I think the cooking time would stay the same. You might need to add an hour or so, but you can check with a meat thermometer after seven hours to see how it’s doing.
@Julie Pollitt, Thank you so much for such a quick response. I have an 8qt so it should fit… maybe. Lol.
You’re welcome! Let me know how it goes. Don’t let the water get too high in the pot. I think you will be fine with the recipe, though.
@Julie Pollitt,ight even try yellow rice. 💛
Yum!
Can I use cream of chicken I’m allergic to mushrooms?
You can and it will taste great!
Can I use a substitute for cream of mushroom?
You can! Any of the cream soups will work. Cream of chicken is a good sub.
how long would you cook thin pork chops?
They will probably be done at six hours, but I would still go for seven hours on low because they will be nice and tender.
Hi there! Could you use bone in pork chops for this recipe?
You can and they will taste great! You just have to fish out the bones when you’re ready to eat.
I made this last night and it turned out amazing. I will make it again.
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing, Karen!
Can I use three pork chops instead of 4
You can use three pork chops. I hope you love it!
I used bone-in inch pork chops. I also used minute Rice.. I cooked according to the directions until it got to the rice. When I added the rice I cooked it for a max of 15 minutes and it was fine. I forgot to add the cheese, still turned out great!!
That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
Made this with a single porkchop for two people. It was wonderful. Great flavor, texture. More sophisticated than many crockpot recipes. Reminded me of risotto. I skimped a bit on the cheese and spices, otherwise followed the recipe proportionally. Will definitely make this again with more cheese. Thank you, well done!
Will it cook just as well if you have more chops. I have 10 boneless?
Hi Brandy,
I am not sure. I haven’t ever used that many. I would think it would take quite a bit longer. You might want to get out two slow cookers for 10 of them. Hope that helps!
Could i use thin chops? if so how long will i need to cook them?
Yes, you can use thin ones.
If i’m using thing chops will i need to cook it on high or low? I asked earlier but i worded it wrong. How many chops would i need and how long will i have to cook them?
Hi Jasmine,
You will want to use four pork chops and cook it on low for about seven hours. I would check them after seven hours because they will most likely be done and be very tender. Hope that helps!
Could you use beef broth instead of chicken? I have everything for this but chicken broth and I don’t have a car to go get some at the moment. 😅
Yes, beef broth works. Sorry I didn’t see this earlier!
I just made this and the rice didn’t cook after 1 hour on high….. had to transfer to an instapot to Cook rice. Maybe does it need longer? Less rice? No one had this issue? The porch chop was delicious when I went to shred it and nice and moist.
Hi Brandi,
Was the rice covered with water? Sometimes it will take a little longer to cook.
Hello, could minute rice be used in this? We always keep it on hand
You can use minute rice. It will most likely get done faster.
When you take the pork out to shred it and add the rice do you add the pork back in or are you only cooking the rice?
Hi Marie.
I shred the pork chops in the slow cooker, so they will stay in there while the rice is cooking.
My rice never cooked stood hard followed directions exact even ended up cooking longer than expected had to get take out. Didn’t even get to try so sad
Hi Tabitha,
What kind of rice were you using? I am so sorry that happened.
Cook Rice 45 mins…or up to 1 Hour?
Either one. Sometimes it gets done in 45 minutes and sometimes it takes a little longer. You will have to do a taste test to see if it’s done. Hope that helps!
Probably the most bland recipe I’ve ever made in my adult life. Do not recommend.
I have cooked it in the slow cooker twice and the family loves it. I tried it in the instant pot today. Followed the directions and added the pork and all the ingredients called for except I mixed it all first then added it on top of the pork and cooked it for 15 minutes on high. I did the quick pressure release then added the 2 cups of rice but no water or cheese. Put the rice in the pressure cook for 2 minutes then allowed to slow release for 10 minutes. Then I added cheese and stirred. The family still loves it and said they could not tell the difference.
Wow! Great to hear. Thanks for sharing that here, so that others can try it in the Instant Pot, as well!
Ok to use instant rice?!
Yes, you can use instant rice. Hope you love it!
Hi,
I was wondering if instant jasmine rice could be used?
Hi Missy,
I think that would work.
When using minute rice (which is all I have on hand), the ratio of rice and water is usually 2:2. Would you use 2 cups of water for 2 cups of rice or stick to the 1 cup of water?
I would probably stick to the one cup because you are already going to have some liquid in the Crock Pot. If there’s no liquid you can use two cups, but you don’t want it to be overly liquidy.
hi! this looks amazing! i just put mine in the crockpot with some celery and onion! i was wondering if i could cook on high for 4-6 hours, would it still be tender enough to shred?
Hi Sky,
Six hours on high should make it very tender. Great idea to add celery and onion!
Can you cook it all together from the beginning?
I think if you added the rice at the beginning it would end up being mush by the time it got done cooking.
Do you use thick cut boneless pork chops?
Hi Erin,
I do use fairly thick pork chops for the recipe. Probably about 3/4 to 1-inch thick. But, you don’t have to. You can also use thinner pork chops, as well.
This recipe is husband-endorsed! I prepared just two boneless chops and cut the rice down to one cup. I cut all the liquids in half but I left the seasonings the same. So easy and perfect for two! This is a keeper. Thanks so much!
Awesome! Love to hear that!
I read through the recipe and it sounds like I’m going to have to get this one a definite try.
One question. I thought about adding frozen peas in it and try that.
When do you think I should add those? I don’t want to add them too early and they end up really mushy.
Frozen peas would be great. I would add them when you add the rice. The peas won’t need a ton of time to cook.
Can I make this using frozen chops? Could I do cream of chicken instead ?
Yes and yes! I use frozen pork chops often and I switch out soups all the time. I would make sure you cook the dinner on low for the required time so your pork will come out tender. Enjoy!
Okay, so this recipe is amazing. We halved the recipe due to not enough cream of mushroom soup and at the end I added fried broccoli, cauliflower & carrots. This meal was approved by BOTH my toddlers. This will now be in my meal rotation!
Sounds fantastic and love to hear that your kiddos loved it, too!
My rice turned to mush. Any idea what happened? It has the consistency of porridge
Hi Jeanine,
When did you put the rice in the slow cooker? I’m guessing it cooked too long.
I don’t think I needed to add the last cup of water at the end. It was soupy even after the rice was done, and it tasted watered down. I had made this before and don’t remember putting that extra cup in.
Sometimes the pork puts off more liquid. So it’s ok to not add the extra cup. You could even do half the amount of broth at the beginning of the recipe. Thanks for stopping by!
What brand of rice did you use? I use Walmart brand and I had to add a lot of extra liquid and it took over two hours to cook! The recipe is wonderful, it has great taste and I will definitely make it again. Although, I still had some undercooked rice but I didn’t want to wait any longer. I used the long-grain white rice as you suggested so it must be the brand, that’s my best guess.
Hi Sahara,
I have actually used different brands for this. Was the rice covered with liquid when cooking? Does your slow cooker get hot enough or cook evenly? Those are some things that might affect it.
I love this recipe but my rice never gets done. It’s still a little crunchy. I will cook the rice separately next time.
Hi Tina,
Sorry to hear that. Are you covering the rice with the liquid? I’m sure you are but just checking.
I almost didn’t make it to the actual recipe. You might want to cut down the long half at the top to make it more accessible.
You can also use the “Jump To Recipe” at the top of any of the posts and it will pop you right to the recipe. Hope that helps!
Hey, was the rice cooked first and then put into the crockpot it was the rice just put into the crockpot uncooked!?
Hi Katelyn,
I put uncooked rice into the Crock Pot.
Can you use cauliflower rice instead?
I am not sure. I haven’t tried it with cauliflower rice.
The recipe caused for minute rice, which I used, and it was mushy. I read the comments and you stated that you used long grain rice. Which is correct?
Hi Amy,
You can use either one. There are some people that have had issues with the rice cooking, so I suggested minute rice. Either one will work. If you use long grain rice, you need to allow for extra time, if you use minute rice, don’t put it in the Crock Pot too early. I think some people might have issues with their cookers, causing some of these problems. I had a Crock Pot that used to cook the same temp whether it was on high or low.
Could you use 1 cup chicken broth instead of water for the rice?
Yes, you definitely can. Adds even more delicious flavor!
If I use 8 boneless pork chops do I need to double the ingredients
Hi Denise,
I think that is fine if your slow cooker is large enough to hold it all. I would not double the spices as it might be too much. I would add extra at the end if needed. You also might need to add 30-45 minutes of cooking time. You can check it after the seven hours and see if the pork chops are done. If not, cook it a little longer. Be sure not to leave the lid off too long while checking or you will let out a lot of heat. I hope that helps and you love them!
Can I cut my pork tenderloin into pork chop size bits and cook them the same way this is cooked? thanks, looks so good.
Hi RJ, I haven’t done that but I don’t see why it won’t work.
Can I cook it on high?
Hi Bonnie, You can cook it on high. It might not come out quite as tender, but it will still be delicious!
This is my third time making this dish. My whole family loves it!! I add green chilies. It is just the right amount of extra flavor!!
That is so great to hear! Green chilies is always a great addition!
How many people do you think this feeds? I thought about doubling everything? Got a big guy eating.
This will serve around eight people. But, if you have a big guy eating, I would say five people. Doubling it is a good idea. Hope that helps!
Could I substitute the cream of mushroom for something else? Like cream of celery?
Hi Felicia,
You definitely can. You can use your favorite soup in the recipe. Enjoy!
Can you substitute pork for chicken?
You can for sure! It will be delicious.
This recipe is very delicious 😋 !
Can you make it on high and if so for how many hours?
Hi Nichole,
Thank you! You can cook it on high. I would do 4-5 hours.
Hello! If I have instant rice, could I cook some and then add it to crock pot the hast hour? Would doing it that way make it too watery/mushy? Should I leave out the extra cup of water at the end? I just don’t want to mess it up. Please let me know what I’d need to change. Thank you!
Hi Michelle, I haven’t tried it that way. But I would leave out the extra cup of water. I would add the rice in the last 30 minutes to just get it hot. If you cook it on the stove it won’t need to cook in the slow cooker. Hope you love the recipe!
I didn’t get to start this early enough to have it for dinner….. do you (by chance) have directions for using an instant pot??
Hi Kelly, I don’t have the directions for an Instant Pot. I don’t have one. Sorry about that.
Hello Julie. Thanks for the recipe. I made it yesterday for my husband and I according to your directions. Although the pork was tender and delicious (I didnt even have to shred it), the minute rice (I only put in 1 1/2c of rice and less water) turned into mush, and the pork got lost in the “mush.” Next time I think I will use a sturdier rice instead of Minute rice. Additionally, we found it a little bland and in need of both veggies (maybe peas or broccoli put in 10 min. before serving) and herbs need pumped up for flavor. Finally, I think I will sear and add herbs to the pork before adding it to the crock for some extra flavor. Thank for the idea! Please know that I appreciate all your recipes!
Hi Joce, Thanks so much for all the feedback! Adding veggies and herbs is always a great idea, along with searing the pork! Sorry the rice came oput mushy. When did you add the rice?
Thank you for the sweet words!
Do you have to cook rice prior to putting it in c rock pot? I would probably use rice roni
Hi Don, you can cook the rice separately if you want to.
is it regular white rice or the minute rice that just takes a minute to make
Hi Dan,
White rice takes longer to make than minute rice. I think minute rice actually takes about five minutes to make.
My family really enjoyed this. Just my opinion, it needed more liquid; which I will do next time. I did use regular rice. Perhaps that was why it needed more liquid.
Hi Carole,
So glad to hear you all loved it! Sometimes I think the rice does absorb quite a bit of liquid.
would this be possible using regular rice?
if so ….how please
this looks like straight out of heaven comfort food.
YUMMY
Hi Sandy,
Thank you! You can use regular rice, but I would put it in about two to 2-1/2 hours before the dinner is done. That way the rice has enough time to cook.
Hope you love it!
I don’t like onion flakes, so I used a small onion instead. I also added a touch of Worcestershire Sauce and ¾ cup of peas. It was delicious!
So glad you liked it! Thanks for the tips – I will have to try those!
Superb!
Thanks so much!
This recipe is so easy and my 15 year old loves it and so do I.
I don’t add the butter at all cause it doesn’t need it. This recipe is full of flavor so no need to add any butter.
Thank you for this recipe it’s delicious
That’s great to hear! Thanks so much for sharing, Brenda. I am so glad you both liked it!
I absolutely love this recipe making it today as a matter of fact lol best pork chop I’ve ever had in my life!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!
Oh wow! That’s fantastic to hear! I am so glad you love it!!
Hi Terri,
The rice will get a little mushy, but it will be more like risotto. If you added the sugar snap peas at the beginning, they might end up a little mushy, as well. But it will still taste great, just have a different texture. The best time to add the peas is in the last 15-20 minutes. But don’t toss it! It will still taste fantastic!
I was bad and didn’t read the recipe al the way through as I should have so I added the minute rice at the beginning along with sugar snap peas. How will this affect the rice and snap peas? Thanks
I made this for dinner tonight and while it’s not the worst dinner I’ve made it was disappointing. I did add sliced baby Bella mushrooms. The pork was not flaky at all. It was dry and hard to choke down. The overall flavor of the dish was nice and it smelled good while it was cooking. It was a good idea in theory but it was a miss and I wouldn’t make it again.
Hi Rachel, sorry to hear this. How long did you cook the dinner for? You added all the correct ingredients?