Linguine with Chicken and Walnut Sauce Recipe

Name: Linguine with Chicken and Walnut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Add chicken to skillet and saute until light brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to plate.
5
Add bell pepper, shallots, nutmeg and cayenne to skillet and saute until pepper begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
6
Mix in 1/3 cup walnuts and peas.
7
Add cream and broth and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
8
Mix linguine, remaining 1/3 cup walnuts and chicken into sauce.
9
Toss until heated through.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Transfer pasta to bowl.
12
Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

572

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Linguine with Chicken and Walnut Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Linguine with Chicken and Walnut Sauce

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