Spicy Pork Chops with Rice and Veggies

This is a fairly quick and simple dish packed with so much flavor.  The pork chops are nicely browned, then simmered with all the other delicious ingredients until everything melts in your mouth.  Delicious!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-4 pork chops, bone-in

-2 Tbs Old Bay Seasoning, divided

-1 large onion, finely chopped

-1 large red bell pepper, chopped

-1 (10 oz) can tomatoes with green chiles (NOT drained)

-1 (15 oz) can black eyed peas, rinsed and drained

-2 cups chicken broth

-1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce

-1 cup uncooked rice

Directions:

-Heat oil in large and deep skillet.  Season the chops on both sides with 1 Tbs of the seasoning.  Place in hot oil and sea on both sides until lightly browned (they will not be cooked through at this point).  Remove chops onto plate.

Return skillet to stove and add the onion and bell pepper.  Cook for about 1 minute.  Add the tomatoes with the juice, peas, broth, sauce, last Tbs of seasoning and rice.  Give it a good stir.  Top with the pork chops and bring to a simmer.  Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for about 25 minutes or until all liquid is gone.  Enjoy!