Ingredients

1lbspaghetti

3tbspolive oil

2chicken breasts,boneless skinless, butterflied

1tspkosher salt

½tspcoarse ground black pepper

3clovesgarlic,minced

½cupsun-dried tomatoes

½cupheavy cream

½cupparmesan,freshly grated

½cupfresh basil,chopped

Preparation

Cook pasta 1 minute shy of instructions, then reserve 1 cup of the water and drain the rest.

Do not rinse pasta.

Add olive oil to a large skillet on medium high heat.

Season chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked through, then remove them from the pan.

Add the garlic and sun dried tomatoes to the pan, stirring well for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the heavy cream, reserved pasta water and parmesan cheese and bring to a boil, letting it reduce for 3 to 4 minutes before adding in the pasta and tossing it together.

Add the chicken on top and garnish with basil.

Garnish with more parmesan and basil if desired.