Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and elegant Cranberry Glazed Pork & Mushroom Rice. Juicy pork chops are seared to perfection and coated in a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze, then paired with savory mushroom-flavored rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy evenings when you want a dish that feels gourmet without spending hours in the kitchen.
The blend of creamy cranberry sauce and half-and-half creates a luscious glaze that complements the pork perfectly. Combined with the earthy richness of the mushroom rice, this dish is a satisfying and well-balanced meal that’s sure to impress your family or dinner guests!
Recipe adapted from back of Knorr Rice Sides packet.
Cranberry Glazed Pork & Mushroom Rice
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick
- 1/4 tsp dried poultry seasoning (optional)
- 1 Tbsp butter or butter substitute
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1/3 cup half-and-half
- 1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Mushroom flavor, prepared according to package directions
Instructions
- Place the pork chops on a sheet of plastic wrap. If desired, season both sides with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap and gently press down on the pork to flatten slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Heat the butter or butter substitute in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops in batches, cooking for about 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, add the cranberry sauce and water. Stir over medium heat until the sauce is fully melted and smooth. Mix in the half-and-half, stirring constantly, and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Return the pork chops to the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the cranberry glaze.
- Prepare the Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Mushroom flavor according to the package directions. Arrange the cooked rice on a serving platter, place the glazed pork chops on top, and drizzle the remaining cranberry glaze over the pork.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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