Pork Chops & Rice

Ever since Jerry and I started dating in 1999, this has been his favorite meal. I make it a little different than his mom makes it, but it's still his favorite. I actually have a funny story to go along with this recipe: One time, we were going to eat dinner at my mom's house, and I told him I was going to make Pork Chops & Rice over there, which he was excited about. He was at work, and my mom volunteered to make the dinner instead. We agreed to let Jerry think that I made it. When Jerry tasted it, it said, "Wow, this is really good--even better than when you usually make it!!"  My mom and I laughed and told him that it was actually her that made it. Now, I always joke with Jerry, "Are you sure you don't want my MOM to cook this for you?" ;)

Pork Chops & Rice

12 oz. raw boneless pork chops, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup rice (I've used white and brown--white cooks much faster, but either will do)
2 cups water
1 can 98% fat free cream of celery soup
1 can 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup
1 envelope onion soup mix

Combine all ingredients in a baking dish and cover. Bake at 350 degrees until the rice is done, stirring about every 30 minutes to check. When I use white rice, it takes about 1 hour. Brown rice takes about 1 hr and 20 minutes.