1/2cupreserved cooked pasta water (or more as desired)
Instructions
In a large skillet, saute garlic and sun dried tomatoes (drained from oil) in two tablespoons olive oil until fragrant. Remove tomatoes from skillet.
Lightly salt and paprika the sliced chicken breast and add to the remaining oil in skillet. Cook on medium high heat for 1-2 minutes each side. Remove skillet from heat and set aside
Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Reserve some cooked pasta water prior to draining
Slice sun-dried tomatoes into desired consuming size and add back to skillet with the sliced chicken breast.
Add half and half and mozzarella cheese to the skillet and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook stirring constantly until cheese is melted
Add cooked and drained pasta to skillet along with basil and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. If sauce is too thick slowly add reserved pasta water to desired creaminess. Allow to simmer a few minutes for flavors to blend. Add additional salt and red pepper flakes as desired