Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.

Place the panko, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to combine. Pour in the melted butter, and stir until the crumbs are thoroughly moistened.

Divide an equal amount of the Parmesan mixture over each pork chop. Using clean hands or a spoon, pat the mixture into an even layer, covering the surface of each pork chop.

Bake the pork chops on middle rack of oven until the crust is golden and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 140°F, 25-30 minutes.

Check to see that pork chops are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow the pork chops to rest for 3 minutes on the baking sheet. Plate and serve immediately.