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

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken to skillet and saute 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 saute 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.