Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Ingredients 
2 chicken breasts, cut into strips
8 oz penne pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper, to taste
Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions 
 Cook Pasta:
Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

 Sear Chicken:
In a large skillet, heat oil and butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

 Make Sauce:
In the same pan, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and simmer 2–3 mins. Add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth.

 Combine:
Return chicken to the skillet, then add cooked pasta. Toss everything until well coated. Simmer 2–3 mins more to thicken.

 Serve:
Garnish with chopped basil. Serve warm.

 Prep Time: 10 mins
 Cook Time: 20 mins
 Servings: 4
 Calories: ~540 kcal per serving