Name: Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced -; 1/3 c. all-purpose flour -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning -; 1 tsp. onion powder -; 1 tsp. garlic powder -; 1 1/2 lb. chicken cutlets -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 c. panko bread crumbs -; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning -; 2 tbsp. everything bagel seasoning -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper -; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 8 cloves garlic, smashed -; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper -; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional) -; 1 (32-oz.) jar marinara -; 2 tsp. granulated sugar -; 2 c. water -; 1 lb. short pasta, such as campanelle or penne -; 8 oz. shredded mozzarella, divided -; 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino, divided -; Fresh herbs, such as basil and parsley, for garnish -

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Ingredients for - Chicken Parmesan Pasta

1. 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced -

2. 1/3 c. all-purpose flour -

3. 1 tsp. kosher salt -

4. 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -

5. 1 tsp. Italian seasoning -

6. 1 tsp. onion powder -

7. 1 tsp. garlic powder -

8. 1 1/2 lb. chicken cutlets -

9. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

10. 1 c. panko bread crumbs -

11. 1 tsp. Italian seasoning -

12. 2 tbsp. everything bagel seasoning -

13. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -

14. 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper -

15. 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes -

16. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

17. 8 cloves garlic, smashed -

18. 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper -

19. 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional) -

20. 1 (32-oz.) jar marinara -

21. 2 tsp. granulated sugar -

22. 2 c. water -

23. 1 lb. short pasta, such as campanelle or penne -

24. 8 oz. shredded mozzarella, divided -

25. 3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino, divided -

26. Fresh herbs, such as basil and parsley, for garnish -

How to cook deliciously - Chicken Parmesan Pasta

1. Stage

Make chicken: In a large, deep-sided skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy and fat is rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate; keep bacon fat in skillet.

2. Stage

In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly coat chicken cutlets in flour mixture and add to skillet. Cook, flipping halfway, until both sides are deeply golden, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.

3. Stage

Make panko topping: Return skillet to medium-low heat. Add oil, panko bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring frequently, until panko mixture is golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

4. Stage

Make sauce: Return skillet to medium heat and add oil, garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook, stirring, until garlic is golden. Add marinara, sugar, and water and bring to a simmer.

5. Stage

Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente and sauce is creamy, about 12 minutes.

6. Stage

Fold in half the mozzarella and Parmesan until melty. Slice cooked chicken on the bias into strips and place on top of pasta. Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, and cover with lid to melt cheese, about 4 minutes.

7. Stage

Garnish with panko topping, cooked bacon, and fresh herbs.