A delicious and hearty Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe that combines breaded chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese over pasta.

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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving a cup of pasta water.
Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick between plastic wrap or parchment paper.
Set up a breading station with flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the third.
Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the breaded chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and simmer for a couple of minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add it back into the skillet with the marinara sauce, stirring to coat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and sauce mixture, tossing until well coated.
Transfer the pasta to a baking dish, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Let cool for a minute, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve hot.

Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Italian dinner, pasta recipe, chicken recipe