Family-Friendly Chicken Parmesan with Vodka Sauce & Heart-Shaped Pasta – Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Ingredients

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil (for garnish)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ small onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 12 oz heart-shaped pasta (or any pasta of choice)
• 1 tbsp salt (for boiling water)
• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (to prevent sticking)