1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 pound linguine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups half and half*
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste