Remove from skillet.

In the same skillet, brown the raw rice in butter until it has a nutty color. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until blended.

Place rice mixture in a 13 x 9 inch pan. Place pork chops on top. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to one hour, or cook until pork chops are no longer pink when pierced with a fork (150°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.)

Serves 4.