Cajun Chicken Pasta

INGREDIENTS FOR SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE
* 3 garlic cloves
* 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes
* olive oil
* salt
* paprika
* basil
* 1 cup half-and-half (or 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup milk)
* 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
* 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Ingredients
* 3 garlic cloves , minced
* 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 lb chicken breast tenderloins , sliced
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* 1 cup half and half (or use 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1/2 cup milk)
* 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded (do not use fresh Mozzarella, use pre-shredded Mozzarella)
* 8 oz penne pasta (for gluten free, use gluten free brown rice pasta)
* 1 tablespoon basil
* 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* 1/2 cup reserved cooked pasta water or more
* 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins

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