Easy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe: A Family-Pleasing Classic - Cooking Crusade

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¾ cup (90 grams) Italian breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
• 12 ounces (340 grams) penne or rigatoni pasta
• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce (or homemade)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish, optional)