Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 oz dried pasta of choice
02 - 1 Tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ cup onion, finely chopped
04 - 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 Tablespoon butter
06 - 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
07 - ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - ½ teaspoon salt
12 - ½ teaspoon pepper
13 - 1 cup heavy cream
14 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
15 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
16 - Basil leaves for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
03 - Add butter and chicken to the skillet. Season with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
04 - Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, then simmer the mixture until the sauce thickens.
05 - Add sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
06 - Garnish the dish with basil leaves and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.