🍚 Melissa’s Homemade Rice-A-Roni with Pork Chops

“Simple ingredients, slow moments, and the sound of a cast-iron sizzle — that’s what makes home feel like home.”

Some nights call for simple comfort — buttery rice, tender pork chops, and the warmth of real, homemade flavor. This recipe brings that perfect blend of cozy and hearty to your table, all in one skillet.

Ingredients:

1 cup rice Small handful of spaghetti, broken into small pieces 2 cups chicken broth (homemade or canned) 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp oil 2–4 pork chops Seasonings: Salt & pepper Garlic powder Onion powder Paprika Garlic & herb blend

Instructions:

Start with the Pork Chops: In your cast iron skillet, heat butter and oil. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and garlic & herb blend. Pan-fry until golden on both sides, then remove from the pan and set aside. Toast the Rice & Spaghetti: In the same skillet (don’t clean it — those browned bits add flavor!), melt another bit of butter if needed. Add rice and broken spaghetti pieces. Stir often until lightly browned and fragrant. Add the Flavor: Sprinkle in your seasonings — a pinch of each — and stir to coat. Bring It Together: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom to lift up all the tasty bits from the pork chops. Bring to a gentle boil. Simmer & Soak: Lower the heat to a simmer. Nestle the pork chops back into the pan, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the pork chops are juicy. Serve Warm: Pair with your favorite veggie — we love green beans or roasted carrots — and enjoy a meal that feels like a hug.

✨ Homemade, hearty, and full of love — this one’s a SimplyUs classic.