A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender baked pork chops nestled in seasoned rice, cooked to perfection in the oven.

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork chops until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In a large baking dish, combine rice, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, water, and onion soup mix. Mix well.
Place the seared pork chops on top of the rice mixture.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour, or until rice is tender and pork chops are cooked through.
Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes for a golden finish.
Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

You can substitute boneless pork chops if preferred, but reduce baking time slightly.
For extra flavor, add chopped onions or mushrooms to the rice mixture.
Low-sodium soups can be used to reduce salt content.