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We enjoy one-pot meals since they require fewer dishes and have more taste when cooking. The fond that accumulates on the bottom of your pan gets carried over into the subsequent step when you repeatedly use the same pan to cook different parts of a recipe.

Chicken Parm Pasta Ingredients

In Aid of the Pasta

• Fresh herbs for garnish, like basil and parsley
• 1 pound of small pasta, such as penne or campanelle
• 8 ounces of split shredded mozzarella
• Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, divided into 3/4 c.

As for the Chicken

• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 lb. chicken cutlets
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. onion powder

For Panko Topping

• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 c. panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp. everything bagel seasoning
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Method for Making Chicken Parm Pasta

Method. 1

To prepare the chicken, fry the bacon for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it is crispy and the fat has rendered, in a large, deep skillet set over medium heat. Transfer the bacon to a dish using a slotted spoon; preserve the bacon fat in the skillet.

Method. 2

A shallow dish should combine flour, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder. Heat the skillet again over medium-high. Add chicken cutlets to the skillet after lightly coating in the flour mixture. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until both sides are thoroughly brown. Placing the chicken on a plate.

Method. 3

Return the skillet to medium-low heat to prepare the panko topping. Add oil, panko bread crumbs, everything bagel seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the panko mixture is brown—place in a basin.

Method. 4

Create sauce: Add oil, garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet and bring it back to medium heat. Cook the garlic while stirring until golden. Bring to a simmer after adding the marinara, sugar, and water. After that, add the pasta and cook for 12 minutes, stirring regularly, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is creamy.

Method. 5

Once melted, fold in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan. Pasta should be topped with strips of cooked chicken that have been thinly sliced. After taking the skillet off the heat, top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan and put the lid on to let the cheese melt for about four minutes. Garnish with panko crumbs, bacon that has been fried, and fresh herbs.

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