Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dry pasta of your choice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.1 pounds ground chicken
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (more to taste)
• 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup puréed tomatoes
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 3 ounces grated cheddar
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (more for serving)
• chili flakes (for serving)