Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken with Cheesy Penne - My Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

• 450 g boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast pieces
• 15 ml olive oil
• 30 g unsalted butter
• 5 g paprika
• 5 g garlic powder
• 5 g onion powder
• 5 g Italian seasoning
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: crushed red pepper, to taste
• 280 g cooked penne pasta
• 15 g unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 240 ml heavy cream or half and half
• 100 g shredded mature cheddar or cheese blend
• 25 g grated parmesan cheese
• 2.5 g Italian seasoning
• Optional: pinch of smoked paprika