Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Heat a large 12 inch skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
Sear chicken on both sides and cook through. Remove chicken from skillet. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before cubing/slicing.
Cook the pasta to package instructions.
Add butter, raw garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking while combining. Dust in the cheese and stir until slightly thick. Add the cooked pasta and chicken. Toss and serve garnished with parsley or basil.
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Notes
If you find your sauce to be too thin, continue simmering for an extra minute or two and allow it to sit off the heat before adding to the pasta. Alternatively, if the sauce is too thick, you can easily add a bit of the pasta water to the mixture to loosen it up to your liking.