One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta (Easy 35-Minute Dinner) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz (225 g) penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 can (14.5 oz or 410 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese, optional
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley