Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mustard and Thyme Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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Juicy pork chops pan-fried and served with a creamy mustard and fresh thyme sauce. This French-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 French cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (1-inch thick, about 7 oz each) pork chops
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp, for garnish chopped parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 pork chops on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 145°F internal temperature.
Step 3: Remove pork chops from skillet and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return pork chops to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for 1 more minute.
Step 6: Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped parsley and serve immediately.