Marry Me Chicken Pasta - The Measured Scoop

Ingredients

• 3-4 cups dice or shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1 pound pasta, cooked al dente and drained
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup minced shallot
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, soaked (SEE NOTE)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 sprigs of thyme
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2-3 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• fresh basil