Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup diced white onion; 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced); 4 large cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon paprika powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper** (more or less depending on taste); 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite size pieces); 1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly shredded); 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half); 4 oz cream cheese (at room temperature); 1/4 cup chicken broth