Smothered Pork Chops

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 2 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can (18.5 oz) French onion soup
2 tablespoons cornstarch





1. Make rice as directed on package.

2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook garlic and pork chops in oil 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until pork chops are brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. In small bowl, mix soup and cornstarch. Pour over pork chops; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.

Makes 4 servings