Foryoueats: Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• Pasta:
• 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
• Chicken:
• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Sauce:
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• ½ cup (about 8 whole) sun-dried tomatoes, softened in hot water, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240 g) chicken broth
• 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
• ½ package (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
• 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (113 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• parsley, chopped for garnish