Apple-Balsamic Pork Chops & Rice

• 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 medium Gala apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1. Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides; remove from pan.
2. Add apples, mushrooms and onion to the skillet; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, broth, vinegar, thyme, and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, 5 minutes.
3. Place pork chops over top; cook, covered, 4-6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

pork loin chops, salt, pepper, canola oil, gala apples, mushrooms, onion, instant brown rice, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, thyme

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/apple-balsamic-pork-chops-rice/ (may not work)