Mediterranean Pork Chops

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Salt and pepper pork chops and fry in oil in a frying pan, remove from heat and set aside. (its ok if they arent completely cooked but are only browned on the outside of chops, they will cook completely during baking time).
3. 3
   Combine 1 1/2 cups manwich sauce and 1 3/4 cups hot water, rice, oregano and basil in a 2 quart baking dish.
4. 4
   Add half the cheeses and 1/2 tsp salt to mixture and stir to combine.
5. 5
   Arrange chops over the mixture and cover tightly, with either the lid to the casserole dish or tinfoil.
6. 6
   Bake 45 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove cover and top with remaining cheese.
8. 8
   Pour remaining manwich mixed with remaining water over top of all.
9. 9
   Bake, uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.