Pan-Roasted Pork Chops with Mustard and Thyme Cream Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Tender pan-roasted pork chops served with a rich mustard and thyme cream sauce that balances sharp and earthy flavors. This French-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1 inch thick, 1.5 lbs total) bone-in pork chops
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops evenly on both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Remove chops and keep warm.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, sauté 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/3 cup chicken broth, and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return pork chops to the pan and spoon sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to rewarm before serving.