LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN AND WALNUT SAUCE

Linguine with Chicken and Walnut Sauce image

Provided by Liza Davies

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 large shallots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cup frozen peas
2/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 pound linguine, freshly cooked
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until light brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to plate. Add bell pepper, shallots, nutmeg and cayenne to skillet and sauté until pepper begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Mix in 1/3 cup walnuts and peas. Add cream and broth and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
Mix linguine, remaining 1/3 cup walnuts and chicken into sauce. Toss until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.