Creamy California Fig Penne with Chicken and Walnuts - California Figs - California Figs

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried penne pasta
• 4 ounces California Dried Figs, stems removed, chopped, about 8 figs
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
• Pinch ground black pepper
• 8 ounces cooked chicken, shredded
• 4 ounces Jack cheese, grated
• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
• ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds, minced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Grated parmesan cheese for garnish