Easy Pork Chops and Rice

4 - 6 pork chops
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp fresh pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup - your call!
1/2 cup water


Bring 2 cups salted water to boil. Add uncooked rice; cook until tender. Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat and brown chops on both sides. Add mushroom soup, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
Line casserole with rice, cover with chops and gravy. Bake 30 to 45 minutes at 350°F or until tender.