Sundried Tomato Chicken Fettucini

Ingredients

• 1 box of pasta- linguini or fettucini
• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 4 tbps butter
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 8 oz can of sundried tomatoes
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 4-5 cloves of garlic diced or 1 tbsp of "jarlic"
• 1 1/2-2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup shreddred parmesan
• Salt & Pepper
• Cajun or Creole Seasoning
• Italian Seasoning
• Parchment paper & mallet (optional)

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Instructions

For pasta:

1. Bring 6-8 cups of water to a boil, add in pasta and cooking according to instructions on packaging
2. Save 1 cup of cooked pasta water
3. Drain pasta and set aside

For chicken:

1. Unwrap chicken and pat dry with a paper towel on both sides
2. Place a piece of parchment paper on a cutting board, place chicken breasts down in an even layer, add another piece of parchment paper on top
3. Use mallet to flatten chicken breasts to a uniform thickness
4. Add butter to large pot and drizzle olive oil inside, heat on medium heat until shimmering
5. Add chicken breasts one at a time and cook 5-7 minutes on each side
6. Remove chicken breasts and let rest

For sauce:

1. Add more butter and olive oil to large pot
2. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes
3. While onions are cooking, cut chicken breasts into thin slices
4. Drain sundried tomatoes, dice, and add them to the pot. Sautee with the onions for about 1 minute.
5. Add garlic to pot, sautee for 1 minute
6. Season with a little salt,pepper, italian, and creole or cajun seasoning to taste
7. Lower heat to medium low and add in 1-2 cups of heavy whipping cream and stir well
8. Add in the 1 cup of reserved pasta water
9. Add in baby spinach, stir for 1 minute until wilted
10. Add in pasta, sliced chicken, and parmesan
11. Season with salt, pepper, & cajon/creole seasoning to taste
12. Let cook for 3-5 minutes to let the flavor combine. Serve & enjoy!