Pan-Seared Pork Chops

Name: Pan-Seared Pork Chops
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Ingredients; 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional); Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)