Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

For the Pasta:

• ½ pound penne pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces (approximately 1 ½ pounds)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 8.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut and packed in oil (approximately 1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil leaves, divided (2 tablespoons mixed into sauce, 1 tablespoon for garnish)

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