Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Creamy Herb Sauce

     2 pounds pork loin chops
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon butter
    ½ small yellow onion, diced (or about ¼ cup)
    2-3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 teaspoon dried thyme
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon dried mustard powder
    ⅛ (or up to ¼) teaspoon pepper, depending on taste
    1½ cup chicken broth
    ¾ cup heavy cream
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    1 teaspoon freeze dried parsley
    1 teaspoon freeze dried basil

Sprinkle each side of pork chops with thyme, salt, pepper and mustard
    In large skillet over medium high heat melt butter with olive oil
    Add onion and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes
    Move onions and garlic to side of pan and add seasoned pork chops
    Saute for about 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned
    Transfer contents of pan to slow cooker
    Add chicken broth
    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
    Remove pork chops and cover to keep warm
    Add cream to slow cooker and whisk
    To thicken sauce pour into small saucepan and whisk in 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency
    Add additional salt and pepper to taste
    Pour over pork chops and garnish with freeze dried herbs