Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 12 ounces uncooked linguine

• 2 cups (about 9 ounces) thinly sliced yellow onion (from 1 [11-ounce] onion)

• 1 cup (about 5 ounces) thinly sliced green bell pepper (from 1 [7-ounce] bell pepper)

• 1 cup (about 5 ounces) thinly sliced red bell pepper (from 1 [7-ounce] bell pepper)

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 3 cloves)

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 large scallions), white and green parts separated, divided

• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, for garnish