Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta

medium chicken breasts (approx. 1 pound) (sliced horizontally through the equator, pounded to an even thickness)

warm water ((optional for brine))

kosher salt ((optional for brine))

oil from sun-dried tomatoes (divided)

EACH garlic powder, onion powder, paprika

EACH salt, pepper

cellentani or pasta of choice

oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar

unsalted butter

large shallot (chopped (about 1/2 cup))

sun-dried tomatoes in oil (rinsed, chopped into strips (1 heaping cup))

garlic cloves (minced)

red pepper flakes

all-purpose flour

low sodium chicken broth

milk

heavy cream

chicken bouillon

dried basil

EACH dried oregano, dried parsley

EACH salt, pepper

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

shredded mozzarella cheese

roughly chopped spinach (optional)

freshly grated Parmesan cheese