Bacon and Mushroom Smothered Pork Chops

strips bacon (, uncooked)

pork loin chops (, boneless (3 or 4 pork chops, depending on size))

salt and pepper

mushrooms (, sliced)

garlic cloves (, minced)

sprigs fresh thyme (, just leaves)

olive oil

flour ((use gluten free flour for gluten free version, omit flour to make it KETO friendly))

chicken broth

heavy cream