Creamy Penne with Chicken, Figs + Walnuts

Creamy Penne with Chicken, Figs + Walnuts

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Creamy penne with chicken, figs, and walnuts from Chef Robert Del Grande. A flavorful, protein-rich dish using California-grown ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried penne pasta
  • 8-10 California Dried Figs (stems removed and chopped (about 4 ounces))
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pinch ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces cooked chicken (shredded)
  • 4 ounces Monterey 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 Aged California Cheddar or Parmesan for garnish

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