Chicken mushroom pasta with sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy garlic and basil sauce

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

8 oz

mushrooms, sliced

garlic cloves, minced

3 1/2 oz

sun-dried tomatoes, diced

cubes chicken bullion (use Vegetarian "Chicken" Bouillon for vegetarian version)

2 cups

boiling water

1/2 cup

half and half (may need to add another 1/2 cup)

1/2 cup

heavy cream

1/2 cup

shredded Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp

dried basil (or up to 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil)

1/2 lb

fettuccine pasta

chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

salt and pepper

Cajun spice, just a pinch, OPTIONAL

2 tbsp

olive oil

Parmesan cheese, finely grated