Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 13x9-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Rub into pork chops.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Add pork chops and brown about 3 minutes each side; remove from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Add the stock and rice to the same pan you browned the chops in; bring to a boil. Add all the vegetables to the pan, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the vegetable/rice mixture to the prepared baking dish. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Place chops on top of rice mixture, cover (you can use aluminum foil) and cook 30-45 minutes (see NOTES).