Linguine with chicken, herbs and sun-dried tomato

This is Tara's recipe, but since she never posts, I'll do it for her! This is the yummiest pasta dish ever!

(Picture by Mindy)

1 lb linguine

2 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (can be cooked earlier)

1/2 cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil OR 2 tsp dried basil

1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped (optional)

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1 avocado, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

1. Boil linguine 10-12 minutes until al dente.

2. In another saucepan, heat chicken through (if cooked earlier) with some garlic salt and lemon pepper. Set aside.

3. Heat olive oil in same saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic and basil and saute for about 10 seconds. Add tomatoes and saute for about 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn tomatoes. Add salt and pepper.

4. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl and toss with the warm sauce. Add chicken and avocado as well as other optional ingredients.