Creamy Piri Piri Chicken - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 8 boneless/skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tsp piri piri seasoning (less or more to taste)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 shallot (diced)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup half-and-half
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (more for serving)